Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Andy Youell has worked in higher education data for a long time. He's never seen a skills crisis like the one the sector is now facing The post The higher education sector is facing a crisis in data skills appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The Commission on Presidential Debates has chosen four colleges and universities to play host to the presidential and vice presidential debates for next fall’s general election.
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Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Apprenticeships remain outside the mainstream in the U.S., but broader adoption could open up a cohort of trained workers.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Alabama A&M University's Marching Maroon and White marching band will lead the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. They will be the first HBCU marching band to kick off the event. Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon and White Band Alabama A&M Additionally, the band’s auxiliary unit, The Dancin' Divas , will be featured in a special performance with the famous Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall.
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As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Beth Sennett challenges the dominance of test-based learning, and argues that arts-based and visual communication can empower students to succeed. The post Are students’ writing skills still important? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Online Enrollments Spike at Community Colleges Sara Weissman Mon, 11/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Federal data suggest larger shares of students at two-year colleges are enrolling online. Higher ed experts say the trend calls for more online supports.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Virginia State University will host the second presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle Oct. 1, becoming the first HBCU to host a general election presidential debate. “We are honored and grateful to have been chosen as a host for a 2024 Presidential Debate,” said VSU President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah. “This is a historic moment for our university and for HBCUs nationwide.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Research from Sarah Bloomfield, Fran Myers, and Kristen Reid at the Open University shows that the risk of redundancy is a huge issue in apprenticeship delivery The post What happens when apprentices are made redundant appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Data Show Strong Return on Investment for UNC Grads kathryn.palmer… Tue, 11/21/2023 - 03:00 AM A new report shows that 94 percent of the system’s undergraduate degree programs yield positive economic outcomes for graduates.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The 6,000-student campus is facing an expected budget shortfall of $4.3 million, according to officials.
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The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The early learning sector plays a crucial role in shaping the foundation of children's education and future success. However, the shortage of qualified professionals poses significant challenges, hindering access to quality early learning programs and impeding economic growth. To address these issues, it is imperative to focus on building a thriving workforce through higher education.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Tony Moss and Deborah Johnston explain London South Bank University's approach to matching up the support that is available with what students are saying they need The post Seeing people in the numbers and helping students get the support they need appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Survey Teaser: Helping Students Prepare for Life After College colleen.flaherty Tue, 11/21/2023 - 03:00 AM Respondents to the newest Student Voice survey seem to value passion as much as practicality in preparing for a career and expect moderate to high levels of support from professors and academic advisers in this area. Students also weigh in on what career centers are doing right—and could be doing better.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The private nonprofit institution in Missouri blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for broad financial stress on the higher ed sector.
HEPI
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Professor David Law, Academic Director: Global Partnerships at Keele University. HEPI’s previous work on the role of China the UK’s higher education sector includes UK Universities and China , HEPI Report 132, and Understanding China – The study of China and Mandarin in UK schools and universities , HEPI Report 148, edited and written respectively by Michael Natzler.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
With consultation ongoing over an increased emphasis on research culture in the next REF, Christina Boswell offers reassurance that it can be done rigorously and effectively The post A pragmatic approach to people, culture and environment measures in the next REF appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Will the Feds Strip Colleges’ Funds Over Anti-Jewish, Muslim Bias? Katherine Knott Mon, 11/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Pulling federal money from colleges would happen only after a long, complicated process. For the Education Department, it would be a “nuclear option.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The Education Department approved loan forgiveness for 14 million borrowers without employing proper safeguards, the government watchdog found.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Foreign institutions can now establish campuses in India but navigating the country’s complex regulatory environment could be a barrier, experts warn. India wants to internationalise its higher education system and tackle brain-drain, as set out in the 2020 National Education Policy , while foreign institutions are keen to capitalise on the growing demand from Indian students.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Problems with sector data aren't just an issue for the sector, notes David Kernohan. Other customers, including some with a lot of power, are getting anxious too The post Data Futures issues have an impact far beyond the sector appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Guest Post: Writing as a Tool for Teamwork johnw@mcsweeneys.net Tue, 11/21/2023 - 03:00 AM A reflection on how a team of writers makes for a better team.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Half of the employees surveyed said they wished they had known how to manage career progression prior to entering the workforce.
HEPI
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
This blog was written by Peter Gray, Chief Executive and Chair of JS Group , which works with more than 30 universities and more than 250,000 students annually. Find them on LinkedIn. Universities across the UK offer an impressive scope and scale of interventions to support students in financial need but despite the scope and scale available, as HEPI report – How to beat a cost-of-learning crisis: Universities’ support for students – pointed out, students in many universities are una
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag is made with steel The post Higher education postcard: Sheffield Hallam University appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
USC Probes Star Neuroscientist on Research Fraud Allegations Marjorie Valbrun Wed, 11/22/2023 - 03:00 AM The university is investigating Berislav Zlokovic after his lab members described image and notebook manipulation.
Campus Technology
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The nonprofit organization Education at Work (EAW) has received a $500,000 grant from customer relationship management company Salesforce's charitable Salesforce Foundation to develop a hybrid "learn and earn" program to help students across the U.S. work part-time for Fortune 500 companies, learn new skills, and pay for college.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
“I have all confidence that Trustee Vassar is going to lead us extraordinarily into this next phase as we go into some very important decision-making with the new presidential search and other things coming up.” – Trustee Brianna T. Scott On Sunday, October 22, Michigan State University (MSU) Trustee Brianna Scott presented a seven-page letter to the board calling for the removal of Dr.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
DSIT has published its response to the Nurse review of the research landscape, but there's not much evidence of the unifying strategy Nurse asked for. James Coe breaks it down The post The government response to the Nurse review accepts the premise but rejects the prescription appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Can Grad Students Defend Us Against Misinformation? Sarah Bray Tue, 11/21/2023 - 03:00 AM Yes, if they communicate with the general public, not just other academics, and prioritize becoming camera-ready, writes Betty S. Lai. Byline(s) Betty S.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Reflecting on my first year as a full-time clinical assistant professor, I feel that I have experienced significant growth in my teaching. Previously, as an adjunct, I often had to create course content without much guidance or formal training; however, now, as a dedicated full-time faculty member, I have had the opportunity to attend several informative university-provided training sessions during my first year.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Diverse co-founders Frank L. Matthews and Dr. William E. Cox (posthumously) were presented with the Leadership Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) at their annual meeting in Minneapolis last Friday. ASHE executive director Dr. Jason P. Guilbeau with Will Cox, president of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and Frank Matthews, co-founder of the publication and ASHE president Dr.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
As the Office for Students warns against "optimism bias" in universities' annual financial returns, Debbie McVitty wonders if the HE sector can find hope in difficult times The post Now is not the time to embrace the power of positive thinking appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Who Is a Faculty Peer? Sarah Bray Wed, 11/22/2023 - 03:00 AM Breda Eubank, Irene Shankar and Mary-Lee Mulholland explore the potential bias in so-called peer evaluations of teaching.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The motives are benign. The effects are insidious. By Musa al-Gharbi and Cory Clark Kevin van Aelst for The Chronicle The motives are benign. The effects are insidious.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
In an effort to address basic needs insecurity among students, the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) launched a free online tool to connect college students to basic needs resources. Gov. Phil Murphy The navigation tool provides students a place to look up resources and information for matters such as housing, food, transportation, childcare, and state assistance processes.
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