Wonkhe
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Should higher education be trying to cultivate tough, resilient students? Jon Rowlands makes the case for developing courage instead The post Is resilience really what we want for students? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2023
We’re breaking down some of the biggest developments this term, based on initial figures from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
By Nell Gluckman Illustration by The Chronicle, Getty Images Arkansas public colleges are subject to a state law that targets the Boycott, Divest, and Sanctions movement. Similar laws exist elsewhere, but few affect colleges.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Students Outrunning Faculty in AI Use Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 10/31/2023 - 03:00 AM A new study finds over half of students use generative AI, while more than 75 percent of faculty members do not regularly use the technology.
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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
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
University rankings need to change to be relevant and useful to today's diverse world of higher education. Elizabeth Gadd offers some friendly advice The post Free advice to university rankers appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Higher education faces an existential threat from forces like rapidly changing technology and generational shifts, one university leader argues.
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The PIE News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Denmark’s higher education minister has called for more university spaces to be opened up to international students, two years after the country capped student numbers on English-language courses. The u-turn comes as Denmark faces labour shortages that are costing the country billions, according to the Danish Chamber of Commerce. In 2021, Denmark’s Social Democrats and several other parties entered into an agreement to reduce the number of courses offered in English at higher education institu
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
This week’s card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to a college with a tricksy apostrophe The post Higher education postcard: Goldsmiths’ College appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The new methodology, part of the organization’s rework of the Carnegie Classifications, will take effect in 2025.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
U of Washington Faculty Search Weighed Race Inappropriately Ryan Quinn Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM A psychology department hiring committee re-ranked finalists to hire a Black candidate over a white person originally rated No. 1, violating policy, a report concludes.
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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.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Connections can be key to students' academic success. Professors can help. By Beckie Supiano Federico Gastaldi for The Chronicle It's one of the rare places where people who might have little in common are asked to learn together, and from one another.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 30, 2023
In the wake of Michelle Donelan's letter, David Kernohan analyses the legislation that governs the way ministers and UKRI get along The post Can the Secretary of State tell UKRI what to do? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The online portal has started two programs, one with Connecticut institutions and a second with 70 other U.S. colleges.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
AI, the Next Chapter for College Librarians Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM Librarians have lived through the disruptions of fax machines, websites and Wikipedia, and now they are bracing to do it again as artificial intelligence tools go mainstream: “Maybe it’s our time to shine.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
By Stephanie M. Lee Melissa Golden for The Chronicle The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University, in Atlanta The Michael C. Carlos Museum will transfer ownership of five objects to Italy. The decision follows a Chronicle investigation that raised questions about its acquisitions.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
New evidence shows how universities that commit to pay the Living Wage are benefitting their lowest paid staff. The research team lays it out The post The impact of the Living Wage in higher education appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The research indicates students take colleges’ word that they will not be penalized for opting out, a new working paper said.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Feeling Adrift Drives Anxiety, Depression in Young Adults jessica.blake@… Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM A study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education found that three in five young adults felt their lives lacked meaning and purpose.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 30, 2023
By Emma Pettit The dean asked that no events be scheduled without prior approval from the college, a request the chair called a "transparent" attempt to "quash discussion if it might lead to criticism.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The chief executive of the Institute of Student Employers shares the findings of this year's survey of student recruiters The post The state of student recruitment in 2023 appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The moves are the latest cost-cutting effort from the university, which is also looking to eliminate academic programs and reduce faculty numbers.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Part-Time Faculty Members Strike at Columbia College Chicago Ryan Quinn Tue, 10/31/2023 - 03:00 AM The part-time faculty union launched a walkout Monday, sending strong demands to both the institution and its own members.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Professors have always preferred to teach content over skills. But shifting that focus might just revive our graduate programs. By Leonard Cassuto Professors have always preferred to teach content over skills. But shifting that focus might just revive our graduate programs.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 31, 2023
David Cousens explains how a module evaluation review at the University of Northampton led to finding ways to make change in response to students' feedback The post Module evaluation can be more than a tick box exercise appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The California Faculty Association said it remains far apart from the university system on pay, parental leave and other policies.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
A New Approach to Categorizing Colleges Doug Lederman Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM Changes in Carnegie Classifications will simplify requirements for top research category and give colleges multiple labels instead of one, to make it easier to compare peers.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
By Eric Kelderman Amid an attempt to restore its finances and bring Black students back to the campus, Robin Capehart publicly berated faculty members at Bluefield State University.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Universities need to integrate climate as a strategic driver, argue Thomas Owen-Smith and Jen Summerton The post Climate change will affect every part of universities’ work. Here’s what they need to do appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
An administrative law judge cited a legal challenge against the agency’s newest regulations over the borrower defense program.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Can Microcredentials Bring Stop-Outs Back to College? Sara Weissman Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM A swath of learners who left college before earning a degree say microcredentials and credit for prior learning could entice them back to college, according to a new survey.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Michigan State University (MSU) tenure-track faculty have launched a public unionization campaign to gain more influence in administrative decision-making, The State News reported. Michigan State University Supporters of the union have argued that unionizing would give tenured faculty a larger role in discussions of changes to working conditions, campus safety, promotion and tenure systems, and sexual misconduct and Title IX issues.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 29, 2023
The social housing sector is regulated in the interest of its tenants - Rory Hughes asks why there's no equivalent for students The post We cap rents now for low income families. Why not students? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The agency did not announce a new deadline for the two proposals, though advocacy groups worry about keeping the current rule in place.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
‘Narcissistic’ Presidents Linked to Declining University Performance Marjorie Valbrun Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM Hiring committees should “measure the egotism of candidates” for the roles, say researchers who compared leaders’ traits and institutional outcomes.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 31, 2023
By Erin Gretzinger Samantha Madar, Wisconsin State Journal, AP Gov. Tony Evers delivers his budget address at the Wisconsin State Capitol in February. The suit marks the latest clash over the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion — and control over higher education in the state.
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