Wonkhe
OCTOBER 1, 2023
A gender-critical academic is taking their university to tribunal claiming harassment. Josie Fraser reflects on navigating the line between academic freedom and inclusion The post Balancing inclusion with academic freedom appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Here are the steps higher education officials should take to mitigate the fallout from the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions.
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Higher Ed Data Stories
OCTOBER 4, 2023
This post is popular every year, and I've just updated it with the most recent NSF data (you can find the link to create your own tables on the visualization if you want.) It shows the undergraduate college of people who received doctorates in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022. As you can see from the top-level view, UC Berkeley produces more graduates who go onto a doctorate than any other institution in the US.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that gives community college students transferring to HBCUs a one-time grant of up to $5,000. Gov. Gavin Newsom Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images Given that the state of California itself does not have any HBCUs, students who want to attend and experience one have to pursue it out-of-state but may miss out on state aid in the process.
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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
OCTOBER 5, 2023
A university has been found to have assumed, and failed to uphold, a duty of care to students reporting sexual misconduct. Jim Dickinson and Sunday Blake unpick the judgement. The post A judge has ruled that universities do owe a duty of care to students appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The public institution’s president is also recommending some majors be consolidated or moved to other campuses.
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Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Waiting for FAFSA Liam Knox Fri, 10/06/2023 - 03:00 AM A major overhaul to the federal student aid form delayed its launch at least two months. That means headaches for everyone from financial aid officers to applicants.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The Research England executive chair announces details of the new Regional Innovation Fund, and celebrates her first year in office. The post New funds for regional innovation appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Assumption University, in Massachusetts, said it’s found a temporary solution for helping students and families navigate the confusion.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Universities UK International is placing international students at the heart of a new campaign celebrating their impact on the UK. #WeAreInternational: Transforming Lives highlights real-life stories of students studying, working and volunteering in the UK, their chosen study destination. The initiative is designed to look beyond the £41 billion international students contribute annually to the UK.
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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.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Arizona Faculty Threatened After Online Commotion Over Gender Teaching Ryan Quinn Fri, 10/06/2023 - 03:00 AM College of Nursing employees were called "groomers" and received threats in response to Libs of TikTok's posting of two class slides. Faculty members are criticizing the university’s response.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Mandy Edmond and Janet Rose from Norland College remind us, in regulation and TEF, that excellence is context specific, and metrics are not perfect. The post Whatever TEF says, progression as it stands is a flawed measure of quality appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The public institution said noncompliant aspects of its web presence stemmed from “years of inattentiveness.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). AI technologies are designed to simulate human intelligence and perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language and engaging in interactive conversation.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Biden Administration Prepares for Student Debt Relief Negotiations Katherine Knott Mon, 10/02/2023 - 03:00 AM A committee of 14 people representing student loan borrowers, higher education institutions and other stakeholder groups will kick off discussions about student loan forgiveness Oct. 10.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Emma Whewell and Helen Tiplady reflect on the needs of neurodivergent students in higher education The post What neurodiverse learners told us they needed in order to thrive appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The Roman Catholic college in Tennessee recently declared financial exigency, which can lead to layoffs of tenured faculty members.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 6, 2023
By Megan Zahneis Csilla Cseke, MTI, AP Katalin Karikó The 2023 Nobel Prize winner says universities should set aside some funding to back scientists whose work isn't conventional enough to attract grants.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Firing Reopens ‘Old Wound’ Regarding Treatment of Women Ryan Quinn Mon, 10/02/2023 - 03:00 AM North Dakota State’s ouster of a female vice provost is part of a pattern, women at the university say. Lawyers, in unusual release of documents, say her office mishandled discrimination complaints.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Reflecting on their analysis of university sexual misconduct policies, Sundari Anitha and Ana Jordan reveal concerning trends, and argue that the sector has a very long way to go The post What a sector-wide analysis of university policies tells us about approaches to sexual misconduct appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Starting next week, 120,000 high schoolers will be notified they have reserved spots at many of the state’s public colleges.
FIRE
OCTOBER 2, 2023
FIRE will defend retired search-and-rescue operator Gary Gadwa at the Idaho Supreme Court
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Citing Significant Budget Deficits, Several Colleges Face Cuts Doug Lederman Mon, 10/02/2023 - 03:00 AM The affected institutions include Christian Brothers, Delta State, Lane Community College, Miami University, St. Norbert and Shepherd.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Kortext's James Gray introduces a new initiative to harness the power of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) to support learning The post Can generative artificial intelligence tools actually support learning? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The private institution may have averted closure through a state lifeline, but questions remain about its financial plan.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 6, 2023
As president, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would strip accreditation from colleges and universities with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, MSNBC reported. It is unclear, however, if he would possess the authority to do so. Gov. Ron DeSantis DeSantis made the comments during an Oct. 4 interview with conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Grand Canyon University Lambastes Federal Agencies in ‘Unusual’ Public Statement Katherine Knott Fri, 10/06/2023 - 03:00 AM One of the nation’s largest Christian institutions claims the U.S. is “coordinating” attacks against it.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Reflecting on campaigns to remove statues and calls to decolonise, Stephen Stenning argues that heritage only really lives through discussion, interpretation and reinterpretation The post History isn’t statuesque. It moves appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
A tech worker union wanted the high court to strike down the Optional Practical Training initiative, which last year benefited more than 117,000 students.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Held Oct. 9-12 at Chicago’s McCormick Place convention center (and online Oct. 18-19), the EDUCAUSE annual conference will feature programming on higher education IT issues and offer opportunities to see innovative technology at work.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Federal Grant Proves Elusive for Certain Colleges kathryn.palmer… Fri, 10/06/2023 - 03:00 AM The money is set aside for institutions serving large numbers of Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander students, but many eligible colleges don’t apply because of bureaucratic hurdles.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 1, 2023
There’s a danger in the way TEF is presented to applicants. Paul Ashwin spots the warning signs. The post What use is TEF to applicants? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 6, 2023
More than 120 institutions are participating in the initiative, which aims to remove financial barriers for applicants.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. The four entities recognized this year span a diverse geographic area, but they share the mission of uplifting their communities while also creating a broader impact in terms of education and the workforce.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Liberty Flouted Federal Law on Crime Reporting Josh Moody Wed, 10/04/2023 - 03:00 AM Preliminary findings from a Department of Education investigation of the evangelical university indicate years of missteps on issues of sexual misconduct.
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