University Business

MARCH 14, 2023

A bill proposed last week in Texas would effectively end faculty tenure for all hires in September and beyond, succeeding Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s mission to curb faculty members’ sway over students and their ability to “indoctrinate” them with instruction on “critical race theory.” State Senator and chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education Brandon Creighton filed Senate Bill 18 , which also demands faculty undergo a yearly performance evaluation whi

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 13, 2023

For years, mostly Republican lawmakers have tried to limit or end tenure. But that campaign has picked up steam amid new scrutiny on colleges.

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Wonkhe

MARCH 16, 2023

The model of academics as all-rounders may be impossible to sustain in a mass higher education system bedevilled by generative AI, argues Jim Dickinson The post An avalanche really is coming this time appeared first on Wonkhe.

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MindMax

MARCH 15, 2023

Looking to grow enrollments for your school’s adult education programs? It may be time to rethink your value propositions. In our conversations with higher education leaders, we’ve learned that an adult learner’s values and goals are much different from a college freshman’s , and a school’s more standard value proposition isn’t going to resonate with this audience.

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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

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 17, 2023

The Internet Archive, a nonprofit library in San Francisco, has grown into one of the most important cultural institutions of the modern age. What began in 1996 as an audacious attempt to archive and preserve the World Wide Web has grown into a vast library of books, musical recordings and television shows, all digitized and available online, with a mission to provide “universal access to all knowledge.

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 16, 2023

National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data shows mostly across-the-board declines — though there are hints of recovery.

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Educause

MARCH 15, 2023

A survey of college and university websites gives an early indication about the ways institutions are addressing generative AI and what it might mean for higher education.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 14, 2023

Image: While hundreds of peer-reviewed studies have concluded that students taught in an active learning environment are significantly more likely to outperform peers who are in classes taught more traditionally, full adoption of active learning practices remains far from the norm. In a recent episode of the Teaching for Student Success podcast, host Steven Robinow spoke with Louis Deslauriers about a study he and four colleagues at Harvard did to test the value of active learning.

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 14, 2023

The agency said shoppers will evaluate whether institutions are misrepresenting themselves in areas like completion rates and job placements.

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Wonkhe

MARCH 15, 2023

For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Beth Sennett explains the ways in which higher education forces neurodivergent colleagues to mask their true selves. The post How HE forces neurodivergent people to adapt appeared first on Wonkhe.

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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.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

“ According to the latest research on college students and mental health, three out of 10 students have struggled with depression in the last two weeks, and over one in four have expressed issues with anxiety. Even more distressing is the one in 20 college students who had created a suicide plan in the past year (Higher Education Today, 2022).” For several years, the University of Minnesota has focused on a wide range of empirically-based initiatives, learning sciences research, and recommendati

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Educause

MARCH 16, 2023

A recent guidance letter from the U.S. Department of Education applies “Third-Party Servicer” regulations to higher education institutions and to their content, software, systems, and services providers. Given the disruption this would cause, EDUCAUSE has asked the department to rescind the letter, fully consult with institutions and their stakeholders, and revise its guidance.

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 15, 2023

The chancellor of UC Davis shares lessons learned from leading a diverse university and its new governmental anti-hate partnership.

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Wonkhe

MARCH 14, 2023

Reviewing policy proposals presented to the National Union of Students conference, Jim Dickinson finds a student movement in rude health The post No elections, but plenty of debate in Harrogate appeared first on Wonkhe.

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The PIE News

MARCH 17, 2023

The UK government is looking to develop its expertise on China and Mandarin language skills as Downing Street refreshed its international defence and foreign policy. Prime minister Rishi Sunak’s government said that after the Integrated Review in 2021 , authorities have taken a number of steps to increase knowledge of and expertise on China, which it is now seeking to further.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2023

When Reagan Gonzalez began applying to law schools, she didn’t imagine that she would have to research the laws of the states to which she was thinking about moving. But this year’s wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and proposals— the American Civil Liberties Union is currently tracking 388 bills —wound up shaping her decision in ways that she didn’t anticipate.

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 17, 2023

The state regent board said it will review all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the institutions over the next few months.

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Wonkhe

MARCH 12, 2023

Sunday Blake argues that for the LLE to succeed, modular learners will need much better information, advice, and guidance than what is currently on offer The post Learners accessing the Lifelong Loan Entitlement will need souped up careers advice appeared first on Wonkhe.

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The PIE News

MARCH 15, 2023

Interventions to build support systems for international students in Australia need to be “urgently explored”, according to a new study published in the BMC Psychology journal. The research found that the pandemic had a substantial negative impact on international students, particularly those living outside of their country of origin during the pandemic.

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Educause

MARCH 14, 2023

These ten principles offer guidance on ways to design and facilitate effective and engaging virtual workshops that leave faculty feeling better equipped to implement new edtech tools.

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 17, 2023

The GAO deemed the program a federal rule, enabling GOP senators to attempt to overturn it with the Congressional Review Act.

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MARCH 13, 2023

The Russell Group's Sarah Stevens takes a look at the Nurse review in the context of Horizon Europe and sustainable research funding The post The Nurse review and sustainable research funding appeared first on Wonkhe.

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The PIE News

MARCH 14, 2023

Canada’s language sector is confident that the country will revise its study and work policy to benefit language students both financially and pedagogically. The country’s organisation representing two official languages – English and French – Languages Canada is working closely with government to update the regulation around access to work for some language students. “There is a willing [in government] to look at changes,” executive director, Gonzalo Peralta, told The P

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ACRLog

MARCH 13, 2023

This post comes from a guest poster, Alejandro Marquez. Alejandro is a Collection Development Librarian at the Auraria Library which serves the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the Community College of Denver. The academic library is open the most staffed hours of any public building on campus. We open early for students to use the computers, print papers, or use the photocopier before class.

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 16, 2023

The drop stemmed from a loss of first-time graduates, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.

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Wonkhe

MARCH 16, 2023

This week on the podcast we’re live at our Secret Life of Students event in London where we hear from OfS' Director for Fair Access and Participation John Blake The post Podcast: Secret Life of Students special appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Campus Technology

MARCH 15, 2023

From curriculum to technology concerns, consider these essentials for creating alternative education opportunities at your institution.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 14, 2023

More college students than ever were anxious, depressed, and struggling with suicidal thoughts last school year. It’s a disheartening finding from the Healthy Minds Study (HMS), which conducts an annual online survey of nearly 96,000 college students on 133 American campuses that was released last Friday. However, the study did reveal a potential silver lining: more college students than ever are seeking help.

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 15, 2023

Private institution faculty reported being more satisfied with how their college handled chatbot policies than other instructors.

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Wonkhe

MARCH 15, 2023

The measures in the budget don't go far enough to address the UK's skills needs, according to Anthony Painter of the Chartered Management Institute The post The Treasury needs to get serious about skills appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Academe Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

BY JENNIFER RUTH Inside Higher Ed covers a story today that blew up over the weekend. That is, it “blew up” in a particular way in particular outlets.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 14, 2023

Johnny C. Woods, Jr. Johnny C. Woods, Jr. has been named executive director of campus operations at Seattle Central College. Woods holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the A.M.E. Zion University in Liberia, a master’s in educational foundations from Makerere University in Uganda, and a Ph.D. in higher education from Virginia Tech in Virginia.

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 17, 2023

The Missouri College of Cosmetology North had been in business for roughly 40 years.

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Wonkhe

MARCH 14, 2023

The government acted quickly to prop up the tech sector. For James Coe this raises questions about the right balance between public and private research funding The post What does Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse teach us about the UK innovation sector? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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MARCH 17, 2023

By Megan Zahneis Mike Stocker, South Florida Sun Sentinel, TNS, Newscom Palm Beach Atlantic U. terminated Samuel Joeckel’s contract after a parent complained about a racial-justice unit in one of his courses. The professor of English at Palm Beach Atlantic University, a private Christian institution, says his termination is indicative of the broader political environment.

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