Financial pressure grows for colleges, Fitch says
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The credit ratings agency pointed to fluctuating demand and high costs for institutions, among other challenges.
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Are innovation and quality assurance compatible?
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Julie Hulme and Bunmi Omorotionmwan argue that collaboration, innovation and ditching tradition are crucial to closing awarding gaps, improving student outcomes, and securing quality
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BREAKING: Supreme Court revives lawsuit of citizen journalist arrested for asking a question
FIRE
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Supreme Court agreed to review Priscilla Villarreal’s case, vacated the Fifth Circuit’s 9-7 decision against her, and sent the case back to the Fifth Circuit.
The colonial, monolingual model of US HE must be rethought
THE (Times Higher Education)
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Speaking Spanish is seen as a problem to be erased.
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State politics are swaying college choice, survey finds
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Students from both sides of the aisle are increasingly citing sociopolitical motivations when ruling out states from their college search.
What does the graduate jobs market look like right now?
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OCTOBER 16, 2024
The graduate job market has become more competitive than ever.
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Economist James A. Robinson, a new Nobel laureate, left a lasting impact in his years at UC Berkeley
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Robinson helped to transform the study of development in low-income countries, and built a network of influential former students. His win is now one of four 2024 Nobel Prizes awarded to scholars with UC Berkeley connections. The post Economist James A. Robinson, a new Nobel laureate, left a lasting impact in his years at UC Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.
Stopped-out students are confident in their academic skills — but financial concerns remain
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2024
A new survey from UPCEA and StraighterLine examined potential motivations that could spur former students to return to higher education.
Higher education postcard: Exeter revisited
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OCTOBER 17, 2024
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us back to the West Country
Black, Hispanic Faculty Far Less Likely to Get ‘Gold Standard’ Tenure Recommendations
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Black, Hispanic Faculty Far Less Likely to Get ‘Gold Standard’ Tenure Recommendations Ryan Quinn Tue, 10/15/2024 - 03:00 AM A study published this month focusing on five unnamed universities adds to research on racial disparities in the professoriate.
World Humanities Report, directed by UC Berkeley’s Sara Guyer, warns of extinction risk to human knowledge
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The ambitious report — complete as of today — was a six-year global effort that includes 10 recommendations for how to protect the humanities. The post World Humanities Report, directed by UC Berkeley’s Sara Guyer, warns of extinction risk to human knowledge appeared first on Berkeley News.
ACT, SAT scores decline year over year
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The class of 2024’s average scores were lower compared to peers from the previous graduating class, but participation in school day testing was stronger.
The Research Excellence Framework cannot carry the can for the whole research ecosystem
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 13, 2024
James Coe looks asks whether a proposal to scrap the REF is a symptom of bigger problems in the research ecosystem James Coe looks asks whether a proposal to scrap the REF is a symptom of bigger problems in the research ecosystem
Most Campus Tech Leaders Say Higher Ed Is Unprepared for AI’s Rise
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Most Campus Tech Leaders Say Higher Ed Is Unprepared for AI’s Rise kathryn.palmer… Wed, 10/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Inside Higher Ed’s third annual survey of campus chief technology officers shows that while there’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence’s potential to enhance higher education, most institutions don’t have policies that support enterprise-level uses of AI.
Clamping down on international HE will damage global development
THE (Times Higher Education)
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Policymakers must recognise that international education is a lifeline for low- and middle-income countries, say Maia Chankseliani and Joonghyun Kwak
Nearly 90 Portland State University faculty face potential layoffs
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The public university’s AAUP chapter has criticized leadership for turning to job cuts while spending on construction and has questioned its budget stance.
Research assessment has always been controversial, yet it necessarily persists
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OCTOBER 13, 2024
Arguing about research assessment has been a central feature of seventy-five years of higher education policy.
How DEI Initiatives on Islamophobia Fall Short
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2024
How DEI Initiatives on Islamophobia Fall Short Elizabeth Redden Fri, 10/18/2024 - 03:00 AM Nadia Ahmad suggests steps institutions can take to create better anti-Islamophobia initiatives.
Challenges Persist for Early-Career Black Academics
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In an “embarrassing moment” to witness, a British university’s vice-chancellor “beelined” for the only Black academic at a PhD reception, despite not having spoken to any other candidates. At a European research institute, the only Black female researcher was included in every possible photo, even when the subject of the photo opportunity was unrelated to her area of expertise.
The fallout: A two-part look at the University of the Arts’ closure and legacy
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Higher Ed Dive traveled to Philadelphia to chronicle the lasting impact of a beloved arts education institution’s sudden demise.
What pharmacy can teach us about offer-making and prestige
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 15, 2024
We have more data about the grades applicants need to enter university than ever before - but do we know how these decisions are made?
Stress Testing the FAFSA
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Education Department wrapped up phase one of the federal aid form’s limited rollout last week, seeking out early bugs and reassurance for families shell-shocked from last year’s fiasco. Are they passing their own test? After the disastrous launch of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) last year, all eyes are on this fall’s rollout, watching under skeptically raised brows for signs of improvement or further frustration.
CSU Creates a National Model for Supporting Student Parents
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2024
In an effort to provide support for its student parents at all 23 of its campuses, the California State University (CSU) launched its first university-wide initiative focused on this demographic. “Pregnant and Parenting Student Initiative”, once fully implemented, will have the goal of reducing the ‘stop out’ rate – students who leave college without graduating with a degree or credential – primarily due to the demands of trying to be both a student and a parent.
George Washington University police chief resigns amid gun program probe
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The institution began arming campus officers during James Tate’s tenure, but the department faces allegations that it wasn’t following safety rules.
Beware the lure of simplicity in reforming the Research Excellence Framework
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 13, 2024
James Wilsdon argues that "low-bureaucracy" proposals to replace the REF are based on faulty calculations, and overlook the broader progressive potential of responsible research assessment
1 in 4 Students Nixes a College Based on State Politics, Survey Shows
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The latest studentPOLL from Art & Science Group shows that traditional-aged students are considering more specific policies when choosing where to attend to college.
When it comes to AI, is transparency enough?
LSE Higher Education Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The rise of generative AI is forcing educators to interrogate exactly what we mean by accountability and transparency.
How have statewide race-conscious admissions bans impacted college and labor outcomes?
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A new working paper examines what happened in four states that barred these practices within their borders over two decades ago.
Yes but where does all the time go?
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Jim Dickinson has been to a teaching and learning conference - and like the sector as a whole, lost track of time Jim Dickinson has been to a teaching and learning conference - and like the sector as a whole, lost track of time
Group Says 4 Cornell Students Banned From Campus for 3 Years
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2024
A pro-Palestinian group said Cornell University has banned four students from campus for three years for participating in the successful Sept. 18 disruption and shutdown of a university-hosted career fair that included weapons manufacturers.
A year in campus speech controversies — What does the data reveal?
FIRE
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Students, faculty, and invited speakers faced retaliation nearly every single day after October 7 for expressing their political beliefs
Western Washington University to nix about 55 jobs amid $18M budget cut
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The public institution blamed the structural deficit in part on “lingering pandemic revenue shortfalls,” salary increases and inflation.
Stepping across disciplines for experiential learning brings threats to academic identity
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Kate Black considers the relational and emotional dynamics that can affect academics engaged in cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching Kate Black considers the relational and emotional dynamics that can affect academics engaged in cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching
Letter From a Child-Free Cat Guy
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Letter From a Child-Free Cat Guy Elizabeth Redden Thu, 10/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Craig Wynne calls for adding childlessness—and childfree-ness—to DEI conversations.
Report: HBCU Humanities Programs Show Resilience Amid National Decline
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 17, 2024
A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences offers promising insights into the state of humanities programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), even as humanities degree completions decline across the nation. The report titled “Tracking the Health of the Humanities at HBCUs ” highlights how HBCUs continue to play a critical role in maintaining humanities education and diversifying the student body in these fields.
Walden University’s $28.5M class-action settlement with students gets court approval
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Plaintiffs alleged the for-profit college drew out the capstone phase of a doctorate program that targeted women and Black students in its recruitment.
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