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Advancing student belonging from classroom to campus and from theory to practice

Wonkhe

Nicola Watchman-Smith reflects on the increasing complexities of work on student belonging and introduces a new practical guide to help you move your practice forward The post Advancing student belonging from classroom to campus and from theory to practice appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Clarkson University to transfer 16 graduate teaching programs to Siena College

Higher Ed Dive

Siena expects to benefit from adding high-demand offerings, while Clarkson said the move will help keep its focus on technological education.

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New College of Florida Hires Professor Who Champions Colonialism

Inside Higher Ed

New College of Florida Hires Professor Who Champions Colonialism Ryan Quinn Fri, 03/08/2024 - 03:00 AM The institution’s president has appointed Bruce Gilley—who’s argued that a “European moral revolution” ended Africa’s “endemic slave empires” and said the transgender flag symbolizes mutilating children—to teach.

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Delivering civic value to communities – the impact of UK universities’ social science research

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr. Ed Bridges , Head of Policy & Public Affairs at the Academy of Social Sciences. UK universities have increasingly had to speak the language of ‘impact’, which has become another addition to the sector’s lexicon of buzzwords. For researchers, the REF exercise is about much more than just impact: it has become an important frame for discussion.

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

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.

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Michelle Donelan pays damages following freedom of speech fallout

Wonkhe

Michelle Donelan pays costs and UKRI reconvenes EDI advisory group following minister's missive The post Michelle Donelan pays damages following freedom of speech fallout appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Soft skills lead to faster promotions, LinkedIn data shows

Higher Ed Dive

For talent professionals, this means upskilling initiatives and the hiring process should include a focus on soft skills.

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Riding the wave of technological change to enable transformative learning for all

HEPI

This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Ian Pickup , Pro Vice Chancellor, Students, at The Open University, and builds on opening and closing remarks made at a recent HEPI round table event. As I was leaving home to attend a recent HEPI roundtable event, my A-level-year-daughter asked where I was heading. On learning about the focus of the discussion, we chatted about the use of Generative AI tools amongst her peer group, and she wondered why my contemporaries were so flustered by this latest

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The cost of learning crisis is creating new threats to students’ futures

Wonkhe

Two years on from the report of the Student Futures Commission, rising costs are undermining efforts to build back post-Covid, warn Mary Curnock Cook and Richard Brabner The post The cost of learning crisis is creating new threats to students’ futures appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Massachusetts ramps up financial oversight for 2 faith-based colleges

Higher Ed Dive

The state's higher education department said it couldn't confirm that Boston Baptist College and Northpoint Bible College will be able to stay open.

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The Why and How of Equity-Minded Mentoring

Inside Higher Ed

The Why and How of Equity-Minded Mentoring Sarah Bray Fri, 03/08/2024 - 03:00 AM A process that honors mentors’ and mentees’ social identities can change the culture of exclusionary academic fields, Kristyn Lue and Annie M. Wofford say. Byline(s) Kristyn Lue Annie M.

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Levelling the playing field from birth to graduation: why universities have a crucial role to play in ensuring every child has a chance to flourish and thrive

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Professor Amanda J. Broderick, Vice-Chancellor & President at the University of East London. The impact of the earliest years of life BusinessLDN – the independent voice of business in London – has recently published a report with KPMG and the Central District Alliance analysing the business impact of the lack of affordable, quality childcare.

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The reasons why applicants are still required to disclose criminal records are not always clear

Wonkhe

Charlotte Brooks presents research on the complex landscape of university admissions policies for those with criminal records The post The reasons why applicants are still required to disclose criminal records are not always clear appeared first on Wonkhe.

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FAFSA submissions from high school seniors are down 38%

Higher Ed Dive

Members of the class of 2024 submitted roughly 1.1 million forms by Feb. 23, according to a recent analysis from the National College Attainment Network.

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The SAT Enters the 21st Century

Inside Higher Ed

The SAT Enters the 21st Century Liam Knox Tue, 03/05/2024 - 03:00 AM The College Board’s ubiquitous standardized test is now exclusively digital and significantly shorter. It’s a big change at a decisive moment for the testing industry.

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Can This University Change Its Teaching Culture?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The University of Georgia is making a push to adopt active learning. It could serve as a model. By Beckie Supiano The University of Georgia is making a big push for professors to adopt active learning. It could serve as a model.

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Disabled students need more than support plans and “fixing”

Wonkhe

Jim Dickinson gets into the GTI/Cibyl polling underpinning the UPP Foundation's Student Futures 2 report - and finds collective strategic challenges for universities' growing group of Disabled students The post Disabled students need more than support plans and “fixing” appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Legal threat over University of Phoenix deal gains momentum

Higher Ed Dive

An Idaho legislative committee advanced a resolution that would allow the Legislature's leaders to file a lawsuit over the transaction.

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U of Florida Eliminates DEI Positions, Appointments and Spending

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Florida has closed its “Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, eliminated DEI positions and administrative appointments, and halted DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors,” according to an administrative memo published Friday.

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Admin 101: How to Help Professors in Their ‘Worst Semester Ever’

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Your faculty members say they are struggling to teach disengaged students. Can administrators be part of the solution and not part of the problem? By David D. Perlmutter Your faculty members say they are struggling to teach disengaged students. Can administrators be part of the solution and not part of the problem?

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UK universities are walking away from fossil fuel financing

Wonkhe

Zak Coleman explains why universities are threatening to walk away from the banks financing the catastrophic climate impacts of the fossil fuel industry The post UK universities are walking away from fossil fuel financing appeared first on Wonkhe.

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How engaged learning inspires students to reach their full potential

Higher Ed Dive

Elon University’s Professor Sirena Hargrove-Leak offers her thoughts on how engaged learning can support students in overcoming self-doubt and building the confidence needed to succeed in college and beyond.

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Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Players Vote to Unionize

Inside Higher Ed

Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Players Vote to Unionize Doug Lederman Tue, 03/05/2024 - 01:01 PM Vote could contribute to undermining of amateur model in college athletics.

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The Dark World of 'Citation Cartels'

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Predatory journals and bad-faith scholars are gaming the system — at scale. By Domingo Docampo John W. Tomac for The Chronicle Predatory journals and bad-faith scholars are gaming the system — at scale.

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Ukraine’s universities will continue to modernise in spite of the war with Russia

Wonkhe

Ukraine’s Deputy Minister with responsibility for higher education shares the exceptional ways in which structural transformation is preparing Ukraine for a victorious and prosperous future The post Ukraine’s universities will continue to modernise in spite of the war with Russia appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Valparaiso University to weigh cutting 28 programs

Higher Ed Dive

The private nonprofit in Indiana will announce which degrees are ending by the beginning of fall 2024.

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NextGen Higher Ed: 15 Women Shaping the Future of Marketing and Communications

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

A new generation of women is poised to lead the charge in the ever-evolving landscape of higher education marketing and communications. This post spotlights 15 remarkable women who are the next wave of higher ed marketing and communications leaders. We sought out women in all pockets of marketing and communications at the director level and below.

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The 4 trends shaping the admissions process in 2024, per report

University Business

The college admissions process has endured some notable changes recently thanks to the rise of AI and the Supreme Court decision ruling on affirmative action. Couple that with higher staff turnover and college recruitment challenges, colleges and universities must be ready to adapt to continue reeling in talented and diverse cohorts of students. Thankfully, admissions management service Acuity Insights has identified some key trends shaping the landscape this year and some of the best practices

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Changes in international recruitment will have an impact on provider finances

Wonkhe

The sector has relied on international fees for financial stability for years. David Kernohan plots what changing patterns mean for different kinds of provider The post Changes in international recruitment will have an impact on provider finances appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Liberty University fined record $14M over campus safety law violations

Higher Ed Dive

The U.S. Department of Education wants to send the message that it will hold colleges accountable for Clery Act noncompliance, an agency official said.

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University of Arizona Eyes Consolidation With UAGC

Inside Higher Ed

University of Arizona Eyes Consolidation With UAGC Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 03/07/2024 - 03:00 AM The deal, subtly mentioned in a letter to Arizona’s governor, left more questions than answers as the university remains under fire.

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Reddit IPO Implications for Higher Ed Leaders Seeking to Rebuild Trust

Campus Sonar

Reddit filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange last month, and I paid close attention. Its prospectus highlights the impact the anonymous forum site has on public trust—and how higher education leaders can leverage the insight within its 17 billion posts and comments to rebuild trust and inform a proactive, audience-centric market strategy.

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The proliferation of foundation year courses has created some blind spots

Wonkhe

The Department for Education is cutting fees for classroom-based foundation years. Josh Freeman argues that firmer outcomes-based regulation would be a better approach The post The proliferation of foundation year courses has created some blind spots appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Udemy reports surge in demand for AI, IT and leadership training

Higher Ed Dive

Workers are interested in applying new tech skills, as well as developing “human” skills that AI can’t replace, according to the learning platform.

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An N.Y. Law Mandates Campus Polling Sites. Why Are There Still So Few?

Inside Higher Ed

An N.Y. Law Mandates Campus Polling Sites. Why Are There Still So Few? Johanna Alonso Mon, 03/04/2024 - 03:00 AM Activists were excited about a law requiring polling places on campuses with more than 300 registered voters. But its implementation has proven slow and erratic.

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Doing More with Less: HSIs and the Recipe for Upward Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) offer more upward mobility for their students when compared to Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs), despite having fewer resources. By examining a decade’s worth of data, including what percentage of students see at least one economic quintile jump after graduation, Rutgers University’s Center for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) has reemphasized the critical role that HSIs play in creating access and opportunity for all their students, including thei

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Higher education postcard: Microcosmographia Academica

Wonkhe

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag tells of a book you should probably put on your reading list The post Higher education postcard: Microcosmographia Academica appeared first on Wonkhe.