Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 21, 2023
A Look Back at College Closures and Mergers Josh Moody Thu, 12/21/2023 - 03:00 AM More than a dozen colleges announced closures this year. Most struggled with enrollment issues that only accelerated after the coronavirus pandemic.
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Nothing on the TV? Jim Dickinson rounds up the higher education-themed movies and TV that you probably didn't see in 2023 The post It’s the higher education Christmas movie and TV guide appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2023
An executive order mandated that public colleges review DEI roles and potentially eliminate those unnecessary for compliance and accreditation.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 20, 2023
His research skewers elitist systems. But some former employees say his lab is part of the problem. By Nell Gluckman and Francie Diep Lincoln Agnew for The Chronicle Raj Chetty's research skewers elitist systems. But some former employees say his lab is part of the problem.
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Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Building Up the Black Deaf Student Community Sara Weissman Wed, 12/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Gallaudet University is raising millions of dollars to introduce more supports for Black Deaf students and make amends for past wrongs.
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Many provider TEF submissions describe innovative, co-created initiatives. Livia Scott, Sunday Blake, and Jim Dickinson found that - in comparison - the student submissions told a slightly different story. The post What TEF submissions told us about the student experience appeared first on Wonkhe.
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HEPI
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Review by Nick Hillman, HEPI’s Director, of the new book The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials and Connections (Princeton University Press) by Ben Wildavsky This short and timely book is aimed at ‘anybody seeking to understand how to get ahead’, which is presumably most people – although, in reality, I suspect it is more likely to be read by careers advisers, human resources staff and policy wonks (like me) than it is to be pored over by students or aspiring students.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 18, 2023
A Disruptive Year in Admissions Liam Knox Mon, 12/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Inside Higher Ed assesses a year of dramatic change in college admissions and predicts what the landscape might look like in 2024.
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Can higher education escape the traps (and trappings) of a glorious but lost past? Jim Dickinson makes the case for a plan for growth The post Higher education needs a plan for growth appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Professors expressed concerns after a major donor asked the university's trustees about potential changes to its academic departments.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Higher education institutions are facing what seems to be a universal problem: They need to do more with less. Budgets are being tightened across the country as enrollment struggles to return to pre-pandemic levels and government funds made available during the pandemic dry up. Meanwhile, demands on IT departments continue to grow as hybrid work and instruction become entrenched in college life.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Early undergraduate applications to Harvard fell by 17 percent this fall, according to data shared by the university. Harvard’s early-action program drew 7,921 applicants this cycle, compared to 9,553 last year.
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 17, 2023
As Sheffield Hallam's vice chancellor prepares to move on, he speaks to Debbie McVitty about his experience of policy influencing and the need for creative leadership in higher education The post Chris Husbands: “most politicians look at the sector and think they are looking into a mirror” appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Recent attacks on accreditation pose a dire threat to students and the nation’s postsecondary institutions.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The UK’s graduate route is attracting low-wage migrants, rather than “global talent”, according to the Migration Advisory Committee, which is set to review the visa scheme. In its annual report published in December, the committee said it was “sceptical” that the post-study visa, introduced in 2021 to allow all international students to stay and work for two years , is helping to attract high-skilled workers to the UK.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 21, 2023
2023 Holiday Videos Bring Laughter and Togetherness Johanna Alonso Thu, 12/21/2023 - 03:00 AM This year’s holiday video greetings range from original songs and parodies of classic films to heartfelt reminders to prioritize compassion this season.
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 17, 2023
A crowdsourced analysis of TEF submissions shows that there is no single working definition of educational gain. Debbie McVitty, Adam Matthews, and James Coe don't find that to be a problem The post TEF submissions reveal a range of conceptions of educational gain appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2023
West Texas A&M University is one of the latest institutions exploring using more open educational resources.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 19, 2023
By Amita Chatterjee Facing enrollment declines, Beloit College, in Wisconsin, is hoping to win over prospective students by drawing connections between their education and desired careers.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 21, 2023
After several weeks of controversy, Saint Mary’s College, a Roman Catholic women’s institution in Indiana, has reversed its previous decision to allow the admission of transgender women.
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Many see student outcomes as the core of TEF. David Kernohan, Michael Salmon, and James Bagshaw investigate whether the sector has moved on from claiming the wins and explaining the problems The post What TEF submissions told us about outcomes appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The organizations want to keep three large-scale studies that track college students, their outcomes and how they pay for their education.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Administrators, advocates, and students are at odds over how to define and effectively fight antisemitism. By Katherine Mangan and Maggie Hicks Administrators, advocates, and students are at odds over how to define and effectively fight antisemitism.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Heriot-Watt University has launched a new strategic partnership with K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University in Kazakhstan, further strengthening the relationship between the two universities. In a bid to bring Heriot-Watt’s learning and teaching offering to an even broader international audience, the partnership will initially see the delivery of undergraduate dual-degree engineering programs to a new intake of 300 students per year.
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 16, 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, David Duncan argues that the sector cannot allow the current level of tension and conflict in industrial relations to continue The post Reflections on industrial relations in the sector right now appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2023
A petition demands the administration to stop its "pattern of intimidation” after it pulled sponsorship of the campus group that organized the protest.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 21, 2023
A Year in Views Elizabeth Redden Thu, 12/21/2023 - 09:25 AM As you put the cookies in the oven, catch up on any of these popular “Views” pieces from 2023.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Coventry University has said government policies and rhetoric are making international student recruitment “harder” after it emerged the institution will be forced to make £40 million in cuts next year. The British university is expected to make £85m less than originally forecast as a result of spending growing faster than income. In its 2022/23 annual report, Coventry said staff costs have risen 3% year-on-year, partly due to “inflationary pressures”.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
DECEMBER 21, 2023
In the past, it was a rite of passage: Students graduated high school and enjoyed a final summer at home before heading out to the next stop on their educational journey. For many, college wasn’t a matter of whether they would attend but where they would go. Now, economic uncertainty, fears about diminishing returns on their tuition and other investments, increased opportunities to work in the trades, and other factors have experts warning about a coming enrollment cliff for higher education ins
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The request is the latest development in an ongoing legal battle between the agency and the Center for Excellence in Higher Education.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Frustration Mounts Over Biden’s Latest Debt Relief Plans Katherine Knott Mon, 12/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Months of talks over how to forgive student loans for borrowers only highlighted how contentious the issue is—and how fraught the path ahead looks in 2024.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
How do we measure the importance of international students to higher education? The Spanish philosopher Ortega Y Gasset wrote, “Tell me what you pay attention to, and I’ll tell you who you are.” And so it is with calculating value. When we consider flows, trends and finances, it’s easy to downplay purpose. How do we capture that? Yet we must find a way.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 19, 2023
By Stephanie M. Lee The system said a vote on data-science courses was part of "an ongoing dialogue." Internal emails reveal strenuous objection.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The four-year system and the California Faculty Association remain at odds on matters like pay and parental leave.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 21, 2023
12 Months of Advice for Your Career Success Sarah Bray Thu, 12/21/2023 - 03:00 AM In advance of the new year, we highlight some of the most read articles in 2023 by a variety of authors on a range of topics.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Languages Canada welcomed a group of 36 agents from Italy and Spain in December as part of the largest delegation to ever visit the country. The operation was run in conjunction with CAPS-I, the Italian Association of Language Consultants and Agents and the Spanish Association of Promoters of Language Courses Abroad. The mission was organised, Languages Canada said, as European agents were “looking to diversify” in response to student overpopulation in Ireland and Malta , and stricter entry rule
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