Colleges can take steps to address the affordable housing crisis
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2023
From contributing underutilized land to tapping government support, institutions can help alleviate the problem — and get a return on their investment.
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Five traits for higher education leadership – whatever your job title
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Shân Wareing sets out the qualities that make a successful leader and how they apply in higher education The post Five traits for higher education leadership – whatever your job title appeared first on Wonkhe.
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The Real Housewife of Johns Hopkins University
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Wendy Osefo is redefining what it means to be professorial. Her colleagues aren't commenting. By Emma Pettit Wendy Osefo is redefining what it means to be professorial. Her colleagues aren't commenting.
Tenured Faculty Raises Alarm as Gettysburg Eyes Fewer Adjuncts
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Tenured Faculty Raises Alarm as Gettysburg Eyes Fewer Adjuncts Ryan Quinn Mon, 10/16/2023 - 03:00 AM The Pennsylvania liberal arts college recently made headlines for closing its literary journal. Professors say they now fear more cuts.
Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive
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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
Inside HLC’s new effort to vet outside credential providers
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 20, 2023
The accreditor recently launched an initiative called the Credential Lab, which will implement an evaluation model for outside content providers.
Financial struggles make it harder for students to connect and engage in their university community
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 15, 2023
New research from Wonkhe and Pearson finds connections between students' financial struggles, wellbeing, and academic progress. Gail Capper and Debbie McVitty report the findings The post Financial struggles make it harder for students to connect and engage in their university community appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Presidents Can’t Win
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Presidents Can’t Win Josh Moody Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Statements on the Israel-Hamas war draw criticism from all sides. Should commenting on complicated geopolitical events be part of a college leader’s mandate?
Moody’s: Enrollment hinges on programs aligning with student interests
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Subjects like computer and information sciences have attracted more students in recent years, but they can be expensive to expand and upgrade.
Mental health advisors are the jam in the sandwich
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Sam Gamblin and Rachel Spacey discuss the role of, and pressures on, mental health advisers and mentors inside universities The post Mental health advisors are the jam in the sandwich appeared first on Wonkhe.
A New Republican Governor Is In, and This Professor Is Out
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 16, 2023
By Megan Zahneis Photo illustration by The Chronicle; Photos by LSU and Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP Louisiana State's Robert T. Mann Jr. previously clashed with Jeff Landry, the state's newly elected Republican governor. Mann says he fears his presence could make LSU a lightning rod.
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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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.
Study: Almost One in Four Undergrads Experienced Food Insecurity
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 14, 2023
Significant portions of the college student population have faced food insecurity, according to an analysis of data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study: 2020 (NPSAS:20). Dr. Tammeil Y. Gilkerson Evergreen Valley College NPSAS:20 – released earlier this year – offers the first nationally representative data collection about food insecurity and homelessness among U.S. graduate and undergraduate college students, according to Leanne Davis, managing researcher at Education Northwest, a
US accounting degree graduates plunge 7.4%
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Students snub accounting for reasons ranging from its comparatively low pay to tough requirements for certification, according to financial executives.
Building secure research partnerships with China
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Glen Noble explains how UK universities need to develop their own risk management processes for collaborating with China, especially when it comes to sensitive research areas The post Building secure research partnerships with China appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Promise of Online Teaching Is Evident. Are Colleges Ready?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Professors are open to online instruction — but what form is best? By Beth McMurtrie Illustration by The Chronicle Pandemic necessity cleared the way for sweeping change in the classroom, but the faculty and students are still working out the details.
Higher Education Leaders Build Coalition to Resist Anti-DEI Legislation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 17, 2023
It’s Up to Us; and We Must Work Together in New Ways Higher education and its mission to build a democratic, prosperous, and equitable society is under attack. In legislatures and courtrooms across the country, attempts to ban books, impose educational gag orders, limit what can be taught and by whom, and defund and discredit diversity, equity, and inclusion work in colleges and universities pose a monumental threat to the nation’s future.
UW-Oshkosh cuts workforce by more than 200 as budget crisis unfolds
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The Wisconsin public college is laying off 140 staff members, while others voluntarily resigned.
Visas for researchers are too expensive – and it’s getting worse
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The cost to a researcher of getting a UK visa has just gone up again. For Philip Lewis, this runs counter to the country’s supposed science superpower ambitions The post Visas for researchers are too expensive – and it’s getting worse appeared first on Wonkhe.
A Very Public Presidency's Reality Check
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Santa Ono's casual accessibility won him the job at the University of Michigan. His first year challenged that approach. By David Jesse Santa Ono's casual accessibility won him the job at the University of Michigan. His first year challenged that approach.
Direct Admissions Spreads, State by State
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Direct Admissions Spreads, State by State Liam Knox Mon, 10/16/2023 - 03:00 AM From Georgia to Wisconsin, state university systems are adopting the experimental policy, hoping to boost enrollment and reach new students.
How Cornell could revamp admissions after the Supreme Court decision
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2023
A task force suggested how the Ivy League institution could diversify its student body after the high court’s summer ruling striking down race-conscious policies.
The case to better support autistic students
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 18, 2023
As retention rates for autistic students are lower than any other disability group, Helen Guyatt explains what could be done to help - and what incentives there are for institutions to do so. The post The case to better support autistic students appeared first on Wonkhe.
How Should College Presidents Speak About the Unspeakable?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Some college presidents struggle to find the right words on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Others have opted not to speak at all. By Karin Fischer Illustration by The Chronicle; Photo by Anas Alkharboutli via Getty Images, iStock images Some have struggled to find the right words on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Others have opted not to speak at all.
Expand Your Postdoc Possibilities
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Expand Your Postdoc Possibilities Sarah Bray Mon, 10/16/2023 - 03:00 AM For students who are about to complete their Ph.D. and wondering whether to postdoc or not to postdoc, Brian J. Rybarczyk and Chris Smith highlight some helpful resources. Byline(s) Brian J.
A dozen education groups press Education Department for FAFSA release date
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The groups say “every day counts” to help students go through the new process for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Building belonging a year on – how has higher education changed?
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 15, 2023
A year since Wonkhe and Pearson launched research on student belonging, David Gilani takes stock of the impact it has had across the sector The post Building belonging a year on – how has higher education changed? appeared first on Wonkhe.
What's Different About Student Activism Over the Israel-Hamas War
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
By Maggie Hicks Paul Hennesy, Anadolu, Getty Images Students at the U. of Central Florida hold a rally in support of Palestinians on October 13. The demonstrations and the reactions to them stand out in the long history of campus protests, experts say.
Universities of Wisconsin to Close a Branch Campus and Move 2 Online
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Universities of Wisconsin to Close a Branch Campus and Move 2 Online jessica.blake@… Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM This is the latest shift as the state system faces ongoing enrollment declines at most of its 13 community colleges.
Republican lawmakers skip raises for Wisconsin university employees in DEI fight
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The state's Legislature has waged a protracted battle against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at college campuses.
The AI conundrum is older and more “human” than we think
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 19, 2023
As the debate over AI moves beyond futile attempts to catch students' use of Chat-GPT, Jim Dickinson considers what we'll want humans in HE to do in the future The post The AI conundrum is older and more “human” than we think appeared first on Wonkhe.
How Much Should You Borrow for a College Education?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
A peek into the thinking of everyday Americans By Francie Diep, with graphics by Brian O'Leary Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock images Results from a national survey, commissioned by The Chronicle , offer a peek into how everyday Americans think about student debt.
Under Siege: Attacks on DEI and its Implications for Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 15, 2023
It has been three years since the nation was shaken by the untimely murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, igniting a powerful movement to address racism in policing and other facets of society like education. In response, college and university leaders nationwide made significant commitments to improve campus racial climates. They pledged millions to initiatives such as hiring diverse faculty, appointing Chief Diversity Officers, revising curricula to address issues of ra
Birmingham-Southern sues over denied application for $30M state loan
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The college is asking a judge to order the state treasurer to disburse the funding. It will likely close without emergency relief, the lawsuit says.
The problematic myths that students believe about sexual assault
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Anna Bull and Hayley Turner-McIntyre outline the findings of their study into the acceptance of "rape myths" among students - with some concerning demographic trends The post The problematic myths that students believe about sexual assault appeared first on Wonkhe.
2024 EDUCAUSE Top 10: Institutional Resilience
Educause
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The 2024 EDUCAUSE Top 10 describes the contributions that technology, data, and the workforce will make to advance three dimensions of institutional resilience: mission resilience, operational resilience, and financial resilience.
3 Presidents on How Higher Ed Can Build Public Trust
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Three presidents weigh the crisis of confidence in higher ed. By Sara Lipka Public polling on higher education has set off some alarm bells. If confidence is falling, what does that augur for colleges?
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