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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Paul LeBlanc’s Students-First Approach to Higher Education
MindMax
OCTOBER 15, 2024
This blog post was written based on a conversation between Lee Maxey and Paul LeBlanc , author of Students First: Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education. Watch the full conversation here. We’ve all had teachers who changed our lives—those special individuals who seemed to see in us all that we had to offer, even when we couldn’t see it ourselves.
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.
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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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
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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.
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.
What pharmacy can teach us about offer-making and prestige
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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?
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.
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.
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.
Research assessment has always been controversial, yet it necessarily persists
Wonkhe
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.
Personal Statements – a redraft rather than a reform?
HEPI
OCTOBER 13, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Sarra Jenkins , Director of Future Pathways at Loughborough Grammar School. Sarra has previously blogged for HEPI on the topics of getting the best fit for students and supporting students to move into higher education. ‘Miss, the Year 12s are so lucky – Personal Statements are being scrapped for them…’ Writing etiquette precludes me from including an ‘eye-roll’ emoji here, but that was definitely my first reaction when one of my Year 13 Politics
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.
Beware the lure of simplicity in reforming the Research Excellence Framework
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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
Why Students Are Disrupting Career Fairs
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Pro-Palestinian students at Harvey Mudd College, Tufts University, and others have protested the presence of certain companies at recent career fairs. Pro-Palestinian protest activity has declined on college campuses this semester, at least compared to the tumultuous events of last spring.
Leveraging AI to Support Student Mental Health and Well-Being
Higher Education Today
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The latest report on student mental health from Healthy Minds reveals encouraging data but also underscores the complex nature of this persistent problem and the ongoing need for comprehensive support. The traditional campus resources—counseling centers and wellness programs—are stretched thin, and higher education leaders are beginning to explore innovative solutions to provide this critical support.
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.
Higher education postcard: Exeter revisited
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us back to the West Country
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.
Berkeley Talks: A return to monarchy? Bradley Onishi on Project 2025
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2024
“Project 2025 is a deeply reactionary Catholic vision for the country,” said Onishi, a scholar on religion who gave the 2024 Berkeley Lecture on Religious Tolerance. The post Berkeley Talks: A return to monarchy? Bradley Onishi on Project 2025 appeared first on Berkeley News.
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.
Yes but where does all the time go?
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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
The Absurdity of Asynchrony
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Robert Zaretsky worries that the expansion of asynchronous courses is not serving students well. As with other corporations and institutions during the coronavirus pandemic, American universities turned to virtual means to maintain their vital functions. Consequently, though synchronous and asynchronous classes first appeared more than twenty years ago, they metastasized when students and faculty were either locked down or leery of returning to their campuses.
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.
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.
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
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.
Indian students protest PGWP rules in Canada
The PIE News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Several protesting students have already seen their work permits expire, while others are expected to lose theirs by the end of the year. The protests began in the last week of August in Brampton, Ontario, and have since spread to other provinces, including Prince Edward Island and Manitoba. In light of a housing crisis and growing concerns over inflation, the Canadian government introduced a cap on international student intake in January and further tightened it in September.
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.
What does the graduate jobs market look like right now?
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The graduate job market has become more competitive than ever.
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.
A Road Map for Leveraging AI at a Smaller Institution
Educause
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Smaller institutions and others may not have the staffing and resources needed to explore and take advantage of developments in artificial intelligence (AI) on their campuses. This article provides a roadmap to help institutions with more limited resources advance AI use on their campuses.
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.
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