Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Structural barriers, underfunding, and exclusionary practices - Richard Budd calls for reform to the doctoral experience of getting in, on and out Structural barriers, underfunding, and exclusionary practices - Richard Budd calls for reform to the doctoral experience of getting in, on and out
MindMax
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
This blog post was written based on a conversation between Lee Maxey and Jim Fong, Chief Research Officer at UPCEA. Watch the full conversation here. Data and research are vital for guiding informed decisions in the rapidly evolving higher ed landscape. As Jim Fong, Chief Research Officer of UPCEA, discusses with MindMax’s Lee Maxey, institutions must carefully evaluate demographic shifts, student preferences, and economic trends to stay ahead.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
In an Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research survey conducted shortly before the election, over 90 percent of faculty strongly or somewhat agreed that academic freedom is under threat. Nearly 60 percent of the roughly 1,100 respondents to an Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research survey—conducted in the lead-up to last week’s election—strongly agreed that academic freedom in higher education is under threat.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
HAIRSTON: Growing up in a home that included my mother and one brother, I learned many life lessons. Watching my mother continuously work two and sometimes three jobs was normal life for me. It wasn’t until I became an adult that I realized that from all of the life lessons learned in our low income household, financial literacy was not one of them.
Advertisement
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 10, 2024
Rachel Wolf argues the tuition fee rise doesn't signal Labour's confidence in universities - they must show value to communities and working people The tuition fee rise shouldn't be seen as vote of confidence in universities, argues Rachel Wolf.
HEPI
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
By Dr Tom Fryer ( @TomFryer4 ) Lecturer in Education at the University of Manchester, Professor Steven Jones ( @StevenJones_MCR ), Professor of Education at the University of Manchester, and Dr Bowen Zhang ( @charlzhang1996 ), Lecturer in Education at Durham University. Our recent paper found that university guidance regarding the UCAS personal statement lacks transparency.
University Leadership Central brings together the best content for university leaders and administrators from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A new report by the Southern Education Foundation (SEF) points out that seventy years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, many Black students across the nation still do not have access to equitable educational opportunities in early childhood, K-12, or higher education compared with other students. The report titled, "Miles To Go: The State of Education for Black Students in America" reveals data and research findings on a wide range of persistent inequities that many Bl
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The OfS has updated financial models that demonstrate the sector is facing financial pressure.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Complete College America (CCA), a nonprofit dedicated to improving postsecondary attainment in the U.S., released a white paper this week addressing the critical role of higher education in renewing American democracy. The report, titled “Complete College, America: Harnessing the Power of Higher Education to Renew American Democracy,” outlines actionable strategies for colleges to prioritize civic engagement and education across their programs.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The concept of artificial intelligence is hardly new, but the full range of opportunities that exist are just being discovered. In the higher education world, colleges and universities are starting to dabble with AI projects, such as chatbots or aids for incoming students. The age of AI is burgeoning, ushering advancements in many fields, so it’s important that any institutions interested in incorporating this technology consider the rules and regulations around it.
Advertisement
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 10, 2024
CANCUN—What started off in 2014 as a simple idea, has blossomed into a major convening, drawing more than 700 educators from K-12 school districts and colleges and universities together to strategize and share best practices on how to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing urban schools around the globe. Dr. Chance W. Lewis The International Conference on Urban Education (ICUE) has become the sought-after space where ideas are shared, and collaborations are formed.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag takes us back to that London This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag takes us back to that London
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
OfS forecasts present a stark warning for England’s higher education institutions, urging them to take immediate action and abandon reliance on overly optimistic projections. It is predicted that 72% of higher education providers in England could be in deficit by 2025-26, and 40% would have fewer than 30 days’ liquidity. The OfS has released its latest modelling which points to a significant decrease in overall international student recruitment, with 16% fewer applications for visas in 202
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Reading Time: 10 minutes Instagram has become one of the most powerful tools for schools to connect with students, parents, and alumni. It’s a platform full of potential to show off your school’s culture, achievements, and community in a highly visual and engaging way. However, your school will have to contend with a variety of challenges to stand out from the crowd.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
In the aftermath of the Presidential election, a new report outlines the importance of colleges and universities prioritizing civic education. Complete College America (CCA), which has the mission to raise postsecondary attainment in the U.S., released a white paper that outlines how U.S. higher education institutions can strengthen democracy by prioritizing civic engagement and civic education in the student experience.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The growth follows recent funding increases and new initiatives aiming to lower barriers to enrollment for students.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The core aims of a university have not changed in centuries. Yet financial pressures for the UK sector and geopolitical shifts are bringing tensions to a model which has stood the test of time. It raises questions not only about how the sector will sustain itself in the short-term, but also how it will operate in the future. Among those taking a more holistic approach is the University of Heriot-Watt Malaysia, pushing an emphasis on supporting students to ‘find their purpose’ over the mere pursu
University Business
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Issues related to last year’s FAFSA have significantly affected private colleges and universities’ incoming class enrollment, revenue and relationship with the Department of Education, according to a fall survey from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Of the 251 member institutions surveyed, 82% said FAFSA’s turbulent rollout affected other institutional processes, such as housing, registration, billing and more.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Sacramento State has announced the creation of the Sacramento State Native American College —a new university initiative aimed at advancing Native-based education and creating pathways for academic and professional service. The announcement was made last week during Native American Heritage Month at the state California state Capitol during California Indian Culture Education Day celebrations.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The Hildreth Institute said MassReconnect largely accounted for a 12% year-over-year enrollment increase in students ages 25 and older.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
As part of its ongoing work with universities, Meta has announced its Meta for Education beta program, which will see the tech giant partner with universities in the US and UK to test its new education applications for Quest headsets. Participating institutions will be expected to provide feedback as Meta works to transform the way institutions teach through metaverse technologies.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
As the number of universities offering fully online-only courses increases, a new set of challenges arises for students and professors. The ability to create professional learning communities (PLCs) amongst peers and professors in their fields has become a challenge for online-only students. Factors such as technological isolation caused by geographical distance and stakeholder digital fluency may hinder the ability of students to receive the full spectrum of support that in-person PLCs provide
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. In a recent Gallup poll, only 36% of adults expressed confidence in higher education. However, a quick look over the data confirms there is still great value in higher education. The most recent reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that, on average, those ages 25 and older who hold a bachelor's degree continue earning just over $30,000 each ye
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Workers who receive kindness are more likely to perform acts of kindness as well, a survey of higher education employees found.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
With international students increasingly turning away from the traditional “big four” study destinations – Australia , Canada, the US and the UK – and towards Asia for higher education, Malaysia has proven itself to be committed to pastoral excellence. At the ICEF’ Berlin conference earlier this month, stakeholders from Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong shared how they were planning to compete with the big four.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A few years ago, if higher education institutions wanted to keep teaching and learning operations running with minimal disruptions, remote learning was the only option. Now, as students have returned to campus and business as usual, remnants of remote learning remain. Research shows that hybrid learning models are still preferred by students. By offering classes both in person and online, students get the flexibility to attend in the ways that work best for them.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The University of Rochester (UR) community is reeling after hundreds of “wanted” posters, depicting faculty and staff members, appeared on campus buildings late Sunday night. The posters, found across classrooms and common areas, criticized individuals for their views on the Israel-Hamas conflict, with some posters accusing faculty of “ethnic cleansing” and “hate speech.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Colleges can avoid a repeat of last cycle's challenges through consistent communication and creativity, a Widener University official says.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Dhankar’s statement followed prime minister Modi’s pledge to reduce the number of young students seeking education outside India. While the vice president’s role is meant to be apolitical, his affiliations with the ruling government are widely recognised. Dhankar’s opposition to studying abroad seems particularly intriguing given his family’s background; reports indicate that his daughter has studied in three countries: the US, the UK, and briefly in Italy.
The Guardian - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Higher education regulator says sector needs to take ‘take bold action’ and consider mergers or cost sharing England’s universities face financial turmoil with nearly three in four expected to be in the red next year, according to gloomy forecasts from the higher education regulator. The Office for Students (OfS) said the sector would have to take “bold and transformative action” to compensate for a £3.4bn drop in income forecast for 2025-26, with universities needing to consider mergers or cost
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The debacle surrounding the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) affected the incoming fall class at three-quarters of private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the nation. That’s according to the results released by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Nearly half (49%) of respondents reported that their fall 2024 class was “more difficult to fill” due to the FAFSA delays.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The proposal received overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle, but it has a limited window to pass the Senate before the end of session.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Tracking higher education policy in the UK has never been a simple undertaking. While some policy changes apply to universities across the country, the devolved nature of education means that most announcements made by the Department for Education tend only to apply to institutions in England. The patchwork of implications this creates has been on full display since the UK government’s first Budget, which took place on October 30.
The Guardian - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Sutton Trust calls for improved access to creative education and industry dominated by upper middle-class Young people from working-class backgrounds are being “blocked” from entering the creative industries, which remain “elitist” and inaccessible, according to research. A report from the Sutton Trust found stark overrepresentation in the arts for those from the most affluent backgrounds, which it defines as those from “upper middle-class backgrounds”.
ACRLog
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Faster pace, faster burnout Before I decided to become a librarian, I spent a few years living in a remote area of Northern California. The tiny economy in this coastal redwood town necessitated that I employ myself through a combination of part-time jobs, one of which was working in the restaurant of a small, family-owned inn. Like any tourist destination, there were rhythms to the work there—slow seasons and busy seasons.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
353 
Let's personalize your content