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Everything in the Budget for higher education

Wonkhe

What does Rachel Reeves' first Budget and spending review mean for the sector? Team Wonkhe has all you need to know What does Rachel Reeves' first Budget and spending review mean for the sector?

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Online Presence for Academics Attending Virtual Events

The Academic Designer

Are you presenting at a virtual conference or event? Academics, here's how your online presence can support people at your virtual presentations. Invite opportunities, foster meaningful connections, and share your research. Whether you're attending, presenting, or hosting, your digital footprint can help professors like you virtually.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tuesday’s presidential election is the most critical in our lifetime—with the potential to change the trajectory of the country. And the stakes couldn’t be higher for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which for generations have punched above their weight. They serve more economically disenfranchised students than most U.S. institutions, and they do so successfully, facilitating the upward mobility of the majority of their students.

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Judge greenlights pro-Palestinian students’ free speech lawsuit against Texas colleges

Higher Ed Dive

The ruling said plaintiffs were “likely to succeed” in their arguments but dismissed several defendants, including the state’s governor, from the case.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

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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How to run a university careers service in difficult times

Wonkhe

Gradconsult's Mike Grey talks to the people who are keeping university careers services on the road

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The Hidden Parallels Between Higher Education and Healthcare

MindMax

When tackling complex problems within an industry, some of the most valuable insights can come from looking outside it. A higher education news article I came across recently made the interesting point that higher ed can learn a great deal from healthcare —and I couldn’t agree more. Healthcare has been grappling with the need to optimize business processes and improve operational efficiency for decades.

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What preliminary enrollment data from fall 2024 tells us

Higher Ed Dive

Higher education experts broke down some trends in the early data and what may have prompted the decline in first-year students.

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How much does teaching cost?

Wonkhe

In wider conversations about university funding cost, price, and value are often used interchangeably.

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Beware of the Zombie College Scam Haunting Higher Education

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Some 12,000 colleges closed between 2004 and 2020, with at least 72 more folding since then. But what’s scarier than a school that has died? An undead college, of course — and it’s a lot more than a silly Halloween prank. Zombie colleges are very real and potentially very dangerous, symptomatic of a larger trend that still-living schools need to take seriously: impersonation in the service of cybercrime.

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Report Details How Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act Could Better Serve Students of Color and Low-Income Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are seven MSI designations: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNHSIs), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), and Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTIs).

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

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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New Zealand’s full post-Covid recovery expected in 2025 

The PIE News

New Zealand saw an “extraordinary” 67% year-on-year recovery after experiencing the longest and most restrictive Covid policies of the English-speaking world, said Studymove managing director Keri Ramirez. In 2019, more than 115,000 New Zealand was home to international students, but total enrolments fell by two-thirds to 40,000 students in 2022. Last year’s increase to nearly 70,000 is still down 40% on 2019 levels, but the rate of growth is expected to continue, reaching pre-pandemic figures

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Public investment in the UW pays off for Washington

UW Presidential Blog

Our University’s public mission shows up in countless ways – in communities across Washington, in the lives of students and their families, in the learning and discovery led by our faculty, and in the treatment and care that UW Medicine provides to tens of thousands of patients. It’s not always easy to quantify the true scope of the UW’s impact, but as a new independently-produced report shows , the UW is unquestionably one of the best public investments the state of Washington makes in its peop

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EDUCAUSE 2024: How Automated Cloud Monitoring Promotes Accountability

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

As higher education institutions continue to discover the benefits of hosting data in the cloud, these environments are becoming increasingly complex. According to the 2024 CDW Cloud Computing Research Report, 88% of higher education institutions have moved more than a quarter of their applications into the cloud. But overall, 79% of higher education respondents said the benefits of the cloud have met or surpassed their expectations, and 94% of respondents said they can very or somewhat effectiv

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As we enter the final countdown to the election, I find myself grappling with a nagging sense of abandonment by our nation’s leaders and policymakers. I feel like a child whose parents forgot to pick them up at school, and the last teacher on site is asking, “Do you need me to call someone?” The issues closest to my heart—those that affect our students and education equity—are being largely ignored by the presidential candidates.

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Ireland’s English language education sector boycotts new accreditation scheme 

The PIE News

English Education Ireland , formerly known as Marketing English in Ireland – a leading association for the English Language Education sector – has announced that its members are withholding their applications for the new statutory accreditation scheme TrustEd Ireland. TrustEd Ireland is a new statutory quality mark from Quality and Qualifications Ireland , and part of a suite of legislative measures designed to protect international learners.

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Here is how higher ed employees are faring financially right now

University Business

As a higher ed leader, you might have an idea what your employees earn in their paychecks. But do you know how they are faring financially beyond their salaries and benefits? A new analysis warns that most higher ed employees are dealing with debt while struggling to meet short- and long-term financial goals, such as saving enough money for retirement.

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Human Rights Groups Highlight Police Brutality Against Campus Protesters

Inside Higher Ed

A preliminary Amnesty International USA analysis of photos, videos and social media posts shows that at least 20 colleges and universities have used excessive police force against pro-Palestinian protesters, including 17 that have used chemical irritants and 11 that have used kinetic impact projectiles, better known as rubber and plastic bullets. The analysis also found at least 10 institutions where protesters were injured during police raids.

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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Legacy college admissions — the practice of selective institutions giving preference to children and relatives of alumni — is under intense scrutiny today. Originally established to exclude certain populations of students, legacy admissions provides a significant boost to children of ultrawealthy families who apply to elite institutions. Legacy admissions has an even more corrosive influence: It widens equity gaps in higher education.

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France expects to house 10k Indian students this year

The PIE News

France expects the number of Indian students in the country to reach 10,000 this academic year, consul general of France in Mumbai, Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, told The PIE. “We have 8,000 Indian students in France so far, and we are now pushing to have 9,000-10,000 students in the country this year,” he said at the Choose France Tour’s Mumbai leg this weekend.

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What Is Self-Sovereign Identity, and Could It Impact Higher Education Cybersecurity?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Self-sovereign identity is a new idea in the world of identity and access management, focusing on giving users more control over their digital identity. The promise of SSI is that it will shift the ownership of digital identity back into the hands of individual users and give them more control over how parts of their identity will be disclosed or shared with others.

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Connecticut governor seeks probe into college system after ‘controversial spending’

Higher Ed Dive

The request follows a news investigation finding the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities’ leader spent public money on pricey meals and chauffeurs.

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Report Highlights Key Challenges and Support Needs for Early Career Faculty at MSIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSIs) has released a new report that highlights the unique challenges and needs of early-career faculty at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). “Supporting Early Career Faculty at Minority Serving Institutions,” examines CMSI’s ELEVATE program launched in 2015, which supports professional development, mentorship, and retention for MSI faculty.

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A-list investment in local F.C. a game changer for Wrexham Uni’s global appeal

The PIE News

Comedy actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny snapped up the ailing football club in 2020, documenting the club’s journey to renewed success in a blockbusting Disney+ documentary that first aired in 2022. But the nod from Hollywood hasn’t just changed the fortunes of Wrexham F.C. for the better. According to Dan Griffiths, international marketing and recruitment manager at nearby Wrexham University , interest in studying at the institution from international students has seen a notic

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Effective University Mergers & Lessons in Stability from PASSHE: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 231 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Daniel Greenstein

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Daniel Greenstein, former Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), about his transformative efforts in higher education, including the integration of six smaller universities into two larger institutions to better serve students and communities.

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The college affordability gap shrank during the pandemic, research suggests

Higher Ed Dive

National College Attainment Network research largely credits pandemic relief for the improvement, though that money has since dried up.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This fall, Minnesota launched North Star Promise with a promise about free tuition. But like other free tuition initiatives for Native American students, it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. The basics are very appealing. “North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families,” is written on the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website.

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Ontario to bar international medical students

The PIE News

“Starting from the fall of 2026, all Ontario medical schools will be required to allocate at least 95% of all undergraduate seats to residents of Ontario, with the other 5% reserved for students from the rest of Canada,” said Ford in a press briefing on October 25. “I’ve just been all over our colleges and universities and there were 18% students from around the world taking our kids’ seats and not even staying here but going back to their country,” Ford claimed.

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Open Access: It’s Not Just a Nice Thing to Do

ACRLog

Editor’s Note: Please join us in welcoming Brianna Calomino, Digital Projects Librarian at the University of Calgary, as a new First Year Academic Librarian Experience blogger for the 2024-2025 year here at ACRLog. As International Open Access Week 2024 comes to a close, I’m faced again with reflections on why switching to Open Access (OA) is such an uphill battle.

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5 School Advertising Ideas: Top Dos and Don’ts

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 10 minutes Do you need more school advertising ideas? Today, we’re providing you with the inspiration you need. As a marketing agency with over 15 years of experience in educational marketing, we at HEM understand that school administrators and marketers face unique challenges when promoting their institutions. Traditional advertising methods may no longer yield the same results, and creative approaches are necessary to make a lasting impact.

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University of Phoenix Tribal Operations Team Offers Targeted Support for Indigenous and Tribal Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In an effort to provide an inclusive and dedicated college experience for diverse populations, The University of Phoenix is actively working to address the unique educational needs of tribal students through its Tribal Operations Team. Led by Patrick Horning, the university’s National Tribal Strategic Alliance Executive, the team plays a critical role in supporting Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students.

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US for Success Coalition sets goals for next administration

The PIE News

The multi-sector coalition was founded one year ago to advance policies fostering international student success in the US and has recently expanded its membership to more than 40 education organisations, think tanks and advocacy bodies. “We are encouraged by the progress we’ve made in the coalition’s first year and firmly believe partnership will be the way forward, especially in these unsettled times politically.

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Webster University to close its military campuses

Higher Ed Dive

A decade ago, the nonprofit based in Missouri had over 40 locations on bases. Now, it is shuttering its last nine.

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Don’t worry. Study shows you’re likely a more creative writer than ChatGPT. For now.

The Berkeley Blog

A UC Berkeley researcher pitted hundreds of humans against generative AI platforms. Humans wrote more creative stories, but AI is advancing — quickly. The post Don’t worry. Study shows you’re likely a more creative writer than ChatGPT. For now. appeared first on Berkeley News.

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After the Election We’ll Need a Strong System of Higher Education More Than Ever

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Enormous questions confront America in this historic presidential year. But regardless of who moves into the Oval Office in January, we know this much: America will need more from our colleges and universities in 2025, not less, and we need to plan for that. Name an area of importance to our future—training for the millions of new workers in technology and other fields, the proper role of artificial intelligence, advances in green energy, our response to climate change, the promise of genetic sc

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Canadian food bank excludes first-year international students

The PIE News

This move comes as food banks across Canada are seeing record-high demand, driven by rising food prices and increasing unemployment. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank has faced criticism for its decision to exclude new international students from its services. According to a report in The Langara Voice , Emma Nelson, communications manager at GVFB, explained that the policy is in place because the federal government requires international students to have “substantial savings” before a

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