NYU agrees to improve student housing accessibility under ADA
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
An agreement with the Justice Department covers some 4,000 student housing units across more than 30 facilities the nonprofit university owns and leases.
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A toxic culture is harming university staff
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Lecturer and UCU member Sol Gamsu sets out how decisions made by sector leaders over the past few years have led to this latest round of industrial action. The post A toxic culture is harming university staff appeared first on Wonkhe.
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CSU Dominguez Hills Grows ‘22-’23 Reenrollment by 245% With MindMax
MindMax
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Compassionate Reenrollment Strategy Brings Stopout Students Back to School. Background. At California State University, Dominguez Hills , students receive transformational educational experiences grounded in culturally sustaining practices, innovative research, creative activity, and community engagement. After the 1965 Watts Rebellion, CSUDH was strategically located to bring educational opportunities to underserved communities in South Los Angeles.
University of California Academic Workers (UAW 2865) Strike For Economic Justice
Higher Education Inquirer
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
This space has been created to lend a voice to the 48,000 academic workers from the University of California system, which includes more than 19,000 members of UAW 2865 currently on strike. These folks are not the first or the last group of academic workers to strike, but their struggle may become a model (or lesson learned) for other academic union campaigns.
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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Stanford, Michigan, Duke, Northwestern law schools join wave swearing off U.S. News rankings
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Nine of the top 15 law schools have now said they won't submit data, even though U.S. News has promised to keep ranking all accredited law schools.
The gender health gap should change the way we look at self-certification
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Daisy Forster sets out the case for gender to be at the heart of the debate around disability support and academic regs in higher education. The post The gender health gap should change the way we look at self-certification appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Get Comfortable Being Hated
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
I recently went on a cruise to some destinations in the Caribbean and as is customary I entered my credit card information for additional expenses that may be incurred on the voyage. There were packages on the cruise that I knowingly purchased and anticipated being charged for. Halfway through the cruise, I glanced at the “account” section of the cruise line’s app and noticed that there was an amount that I wasn’t expecting that was being charged every day that was called “onboard gratuities”.
TL;DR: Women prefer text contributions over talk in remote classes
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
While all students liked having a live chat option, women were more likely to say the feature made it easier for them to participate.
From accredited employer to living wage champion
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The University of East London is proud to pay the Living Wage. Emmanuel Gotora and Tim Hall share the story of how support for community organising brought fair pay to staff at other local employers. The post From accredited employer to living wage champion appeared first on Wonkhe.
Around Thanksgiving, more colleges celebrate Native heritage
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Image: In the student union at California State University, San Bernardino, students and employees gathered last Friday to watch performers demonstrate Native American traditions—including danza Azteca dance ceremonies and bird singing, a rhythmic musical style native to the American Southwest. Attendees also dined on soft, warm frybread, a kind of traditional Native American fried dough.
NC A&T Fined for Exceeding Enrollment Cap
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
North Carolina A&T State University is being reprimanded for enrolling too many out-of-state first-year students in the last two years, WFMY reported. The UNC System Board of Governors had set N.C. A&T’s enrollment cap at 35%. However, in 2021, N.C. A&T had 41% of students, enrolled from out-of-state, according to the system. As a result, the school has been fined and must forfeit nearly $2 million of its budget, per the UNC System ’s Nov. 17 decision, with the system recommending t
Young adults with degrees say they need more real-world training
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Still, employers have said they view degrees as the less risky option — even while acknowledging they can be a poor indicator of an applicant’s skills.
Exploring the changing expectations of employability
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Handshake's Clare Adams shares research findings that indicate students need support in understanding the graduate job market and presenting their skills in an impactful way. The post Exploring the changing expectations of employability appeared first on Wonkhe.
UK TNE has huge potential to be a force for good
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
International tertiary education has changed beyond recognition over the past 15 years – and one of the biggest trends has been the evolution of transnational education. In 2007, the UK had only just started systematically to capture aggregate data of TNE enrolment. Since then, student participation in UK TNE has grown 160%, and takes place in many more countries and involves more institutions.
New Jersey Senate Sends K-12 Media Literacy Bill to Governor's Desk
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will be receiving a media literacy bill from the New Jersey Senate to sign, a bill that would make New Jersey the first state to mandate information literacy education for all K-12 students. Gov. Phil Murphy “This bill ensures that 1.3 million public school students in New Jersey will be better prepared for life beyond school with key skills that help them with lifelong learning, civic participation, and work skills,” said Olga Polites, New Jersey Chapter Leader of Me
Number of college applicants sending admissions scores hasn’t rebounded, report says
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Data from the Common App shows far fewer students are providing entrance exam scores than before the coronavirus pandemic.
Is “BBC balance” via US billionaires the answer to the campus free speech question?
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The Office for Students is to stage an event on free speech with an interesting choice of keynote speaker. Jim Dickinson follows the money. The post Is “BBC balance” via US billionaires the answer to the campus free speech question? appeared first on Wonkhe.
An Alternate Universe for Faculty Promotion
Academe Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
BY FRANÇOIS FURSTENBERG I have a small but persistent fantasy about academic life, about an alternate review and promotion system for university faculty. Here’s what I imagine. You were lucky to be hired as an assistant professor into a tenure-track job. Now six years later, you’re coming up for tenure.
First-Time Graduate Enrollment Rises, But Declines Domestically
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Graduate school first-time enrollment has gone up between Fall 2020 and Fall 2021, according to a new report. Dr. Enyu Zhou The Graduate Enrollment and Degrees (GE&D) report – released by the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) – showed that, between Fall 2020 to Fall 2021, first-time enrollment rose by 8.9%. According to the report, first-time enrollment in this context refers to the number of students enrolled for the first time in graduate certificate, education specialist, master’s, or doc
UC Berkeley agrees to make online content accessible to settle Justice Department lawsuit
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The university’s videos, podcasts and MOOCs are inaccessible to people with hearing, vision and manual disabilities, the agency says.
How tough conversations about differentiation can revitalise your strategy and planning
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Too often, our institutions mistake what we currently do well or have historically invested in with relevance to students, staff, donors, and policymakers. EAB’s Gary Guadagnolo suggests a different approach. The post How tough conversations about differentiation can revitalise your strategy and planning appeared first on Wonkhe.
UK: 30% jump in visa and extension applications for Q3 2022
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Applications for UK study visas and extensions in Q3 2022 have risen by some 30% to hit a total of 316,735 compared with the same time in 2021, new government statistics show. The news comes as The Office for National Statistics reports the highest-ever figure for UK net migration, hitting 504,000 in the year to June. Compared with Q3 2021 when the UK received 237,563 visa and extension applications that featured Confirmation of acceptance for study, authorities saw close to 80,000 more in the
UC Berkeley agrees to make online content accessible
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Image: By 2016, the University of California, Berkeley, had adopted a habit of posting many videos of its conferences, lectures, sporting events, graduation ceremonies and other events on its website, YouTube, Apple Podcast channels and other platforms, along with its courses on the UC BerkeleyX platform. But in August of that year, the U.S. Justice Department alleged that significant portions of that online content were inaccessible to individuals with hearing, vision or manual disabilities.
What changed in 2 years since Grinnell said it would try no-loan financial aid
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Fewer students need to work on campus, the Iowa institution says. The no-loan policy comes as applications have spiked and its admit rate falls.
As net migration hits half a million, will international students be the target for reductions?
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Jim Dickinson reviews the latest immigration figures and reads the runes for what the government will do next on the regulation of international student recruitment. The post As net migration hits half a million, will international students be the target for reductions? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Q&A: Muhsinah Morris Is Leading Morehouse College into the Metaverse
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Morehouse College in Atlanta has become a leader in virtual reality education among historically Black colleges and universities. EdTech: Focus on Higher Education spoke to Muhsinah Morris, Morehouse’s metaversity director, assistant professor and principal investigator of the Morris Research and Innovation Lab, about VR’s unique ability to support Black students and reignite their joy in learning.
Be “authentic, not authoritative”, marketers told
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Leaders in digital marketing have highlighted the importance of authenticity in digital marketing aimed at prospective Gen Z students, and the benefits of involving current students and alumni in the process. Digital marketing aimed at Gen Z students should be “authentic” and not “authoritative”, said Richard Bradford, founder of digital marketing consultancy Disquiet Dog. “Gen Z don’t want to be told what to do.
How to use a closed college campus? Marylhurst’s answer: Affordable, efficient housing.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The site of the former Marylhurst University, in Oregon, will be home to a building with 100 affordable apartment units.
Higher Education Postcard: Van Mildert College, Durham University
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Today’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag shows a reminder of a medieval Northern Powerhouse. The post Higher Education Postcard: Van Mildert College, Durham University appeared first on Wonkhe.
Survey: Student Preference for Online Learning Growing
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
By now, it’s universally accepted that technology is a vital part of higher education, but how has its growing use impacted the student experience? EDUCAUSE surveyed 820 undergraduate students about their technology use, asking about challenges and solutions, modality preferences, access to educational technology, and student success in its “2022 Students and Technology Report.
As community colleges struggle, dual enrollment grows
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Image: When the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released its annual enrollment report last month, the outlook was fairly bleak. Enrollments had declined almost across the board—at lower rates than during the COVID-19 pandemic, but still defying predictions that they would begin to rebound. One bright spot was community colleges, which, after a nearly 10 percent enrollment decline during the pandemic, saw a slight increase for the 2021–22 academic year.
Education Department shouldn’t have OK’d federal aid for 5 for-profits on Sweet v. Cardona list, advocacy group says
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Student Defense argues the department should have cut off student aid for the five institutions, which include the closing Pittsburgh Career Institute.
Podcast: Cost of living, innovation, strikes
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
This week on the podcast the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has new stats on students and cost of living. Will more support for students ever come? The post Podcast: Cost of living, innovation, strikes appeared first on Wonkhe.
Engage New Students Early Or Lose Them: Here’s How to Do It
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Jean Petty started her community college education right out of high school and had no idea how to “do college.” She walked into the first college she attended not knowing where to start, and no one was very helpful in getting her enrolled and on a pathway. She repeated this experience at three different community colleges over three years. It was not until she went to Orange Coast College in California when that changed.
Auburn professor awarded $646k in damages in speech case
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Image: A professor who accused Auburn University officials of retaliating against him for blowing the whistle on the athletics program intervening in academics prevailed in court last week—in part. An Alabama jury awarded Michael Stern $645,837 in damages, finding after a two-week trial that Stern’s former dean illegally punished him for speaking out.
For-profit Pittsburgh Career Institute closes suddenly, citing ACICS shutdown
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The institution said the Education Department’s decision to pull its accreditor’s recognition led to its demise.
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