Wonkhe
MARCH 13, 2024
Drawing on the findings of a pan-European study on mental health in universities, Kate Lister calls for more robust policy and practice frameworks to enable wellbeing support for university staff The post Helping students means taking university staff wellbeing seriously appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 14, 2024
The measure, which takes effect in July, has come under fire from groups that say it will stifle academic freedom at the state’s public colleges.
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Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2024
Low Grade? Arizona Bill Would Let Students Allege ‘Political Bias’ Ryan Quinn Tue, 03/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Legislation that’s near passage in Arizona would create a “grade challenge department” for public universities. It could force professors to change students’ marks.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 15, 2024
College students who graduate as English majors actually find jobs at about the same rate as those who major in other subjects, according to a recent report commissioned by the Modern Language Association (MLA). Dr. Paula Krebs Report on English Majors’ Career Preparation and Outcomes draws on findings from a number of different sources, including the Hamilton Project, the National Humanities Alliance, the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce, and Humanities Indicators.
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Wonkhe
MARCH 14, 2024
Mark Peace convenes some fresh thinking on the diversity of learning opportunities that can constitute meaningful work-related experiences The post There are plenty of options for student work-related learning beyond the “gold standard” sandwich year or placement appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 13, 2024
New research commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on how 18- to 30-year-olds without college diplomas view higher education.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 12, 2024
Large language models fail to live up to the hype. By Gary Smith and Jeffrey Funk Photo illustration by Michael Theis, The Chronicle Large language models fail to live up to the hype.
Wonkhe
MARCH 10, 2024
The essay assessment is only the most obvious casualty of generative AI. Janice Kay, Chris Husbands and Jason Tangen explain why AI should prompt a total overhaul of education strategies The post The continued success of universities hinges on the response to the generative AI reckoning appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 13, 2024
The new test, debuting this month in the U.S., takes less time to complete and has shorter passages for the reading and writing sections.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 13, 2024
Surviving Not One but Two College Closures Johanna Alonso Wed, 03/13/2024 - 03:00 AM When Alderson Broaddus University shuttered last August, several students transferred to Notre Dame College. Now it’s closing, too.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 12, 2024
By Forest Hunt Sam Kalda for The Chronicle The state's nearly $1-billion push to sustain its expansive program is the latest development in a wave of investments in free tuition.
Wonkhe
MARCH 13, 2024
The mental health challenge is real - but universities are at risk of being pushed to deliver mental health support beyond their educative mission, argues Debbie McVitty The post It is not sustainable to expect universities to offer specialist mental health support appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 12, 2024
The environmentally focused Wisconsin institution lacks the resources to operate beyond the current academic year without an infusion of funding.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 13, 2024
Doubts About Value Are Deterring College Enrollment jessica.blake@… Wed, 03/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Survey data suggests that prospective learners are being dissuaded from college by skepticism about whether degrees are worth the time and money.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 14, 2024
By Stephanie M. Lee Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock; IMAGE FROM TEDXTRENTOSTUDIO, YOUTUBE Francesca Gino said that another professor could have meddled with her data — but Harvard said she didn’t offer any proof.
Wonkhe
MARCH 10, 2024
Vitaly Nosok, senior advisor in the Ukraine government, explains how some Ukrainian universities at the front line were moved in their entirety to safer areas The post “The main thing is not the walls, the main thing is the people” – displaced universities in a war zone appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 14, 2024
The agency also announced fixes to issues that prevented some students from completing the form, though it flagged several new glitches.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 15, 2024
Biden Administration Wants Accreditors to Set Benchmarks For Student Outcomes Katherine Knott Fri, 03/15/2024 - 03:00 AM Advocates have argued for years that accreditors aren’t doing enough to ensure that students get the education they're paying for.
HEPI
MARCH 13, 2024
On University Mental Health Day, we are delighted to publish this blog from Dr. Rachel Spacey, Policy and Engagement Officer, and Sam Gamblin, Charity Manager, at the University Mental Health Advisers Network ( UMHAN – LinkedIn ). To learn more, see the hashtags #UniMentalHealthDay and #IChoseToDisclose. On Thursday March 14th, 2024, it’s University Mental Health Day (UMHD), the annual student mental health awareness day.
Wonkhe
MARCH 14, 2024
Questions of value for money and the purpose of higher education are back in the news. Leo McCann assesses whether the media portrayal matches the reality The post Asking students whether university is really worth it appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 15, 2024
If passed, the state could become the first to prohibit these preferential policies at both its public and private colleges.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2024
Fontbonne University to Close in 2025 Josh Moody Tue, 03/12/2024 - 03:00 AM The private, Roman Catholic institution in Missouri will shut down due to enrollment and financial challenges. Nearby Washington University will buy its campus.
Educause
MARCH 14, 2024
John O'Brien talks with two former members of the EDUCAUSE Young Professionals Advisory Committee about their perspectives on building a career in higher education technology.
Wonkhe
MARCH 10, 2024
Drawing on insight from a new Wonkhe/Solutionpath project, Rachel Maxwell and Debbie McVitty explore how universities are approaching the wicked problem of reimagining academic support The post Five aspirations for effective academic support systems appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 11, 2024
Colleges should focus on teaching the life skills that will outlast inevitable technological changes, the president of High Point University contends.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 13, 2024
University of North Carolina System Banning Apps Over Cyberbullying Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 03/13/2024 - 03:00 AM UNC’s president says these four social media apps that allow anonymous posting have a ‘reckless disregard’ for students’ wellbeing.
The PIE News
MARCH 13, 2024
Sector bodies have expressed “deep concern” about the timeline requested by the home secretary for the Migration Advisory Committee to report the findings of its review into the UK Graduate Route. In a letter dated March 11, James Cleverly wrote to chair of the MAC, Brian Bell, outlining the terms of reference for the “rapid” review of the UK’s Graduate Route, commissioned by the government, requesting the findings be presented to him by May 14. “We are deeply
Wonkhe
MARCH 14, 2024
There's a new definition of "extremism", but does it help or hinder universities in making judgements about it? Jim Dickinson isn't so sure The post The contradictory cakeism over free speech and extremism continues appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 15, 2024
Russell Coleman argued the state’s outcomes-based formula relies on race, running afoul of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 11, 2024
Lumina Awards Millions for Admissions Innovations Johanna Alonso Mon, 03/11/2024 - 03:00 AM The seven winning states and university systems will use the funds for direct admissions, universal transfer pathways and other initiatives to simplify admissions.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 12, 2024
A Nobel Prize winner grows disenchanted. By Angus Deaton Stuart Bradford for The Chronicle A Nobel Prize winner grows disenchanted.
Wonkhe
MARCH 11, 2024
Whoever forms the next government will look to research and innovation to drive growth. Paul Boyle has some suggestions about where to start The post Research and innovation thoughts for a new government appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 15, 2024
Time is winding down before there's a possibility that the rules could be blocked by a new Congress or presidential administration.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 13, 2024
Well-Being is Not Just an Individual Issue Sarah Bray Wed, 03/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges must develop policies and practices that establish well-being and boundary-setting as core institutional values, writes Vicki L. Baker. Byline(s) Vicki L.
HEPI
MARCH 11, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Chris Husbands and Janice Kay, founder partners of Higher Futures, which provides strategic leadership support to universities navigating change. Chris was formerly vice-chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University and Janice was formerly Provost at University of Exeter. The HEPI/Kortext report on students’ use of generative AI is a wake-up call: students are making extensive use of generative AI in increasingly sophisticated and discriminating ways.
Wonkhe
MARCH 11, 2024
A recent evaluation of the Uni Connect programme has focused minds on the future of collaborative outreach in England. Richard Boffey makes the case for a foundation of social justice The post Uncertainty over Uni Connect should be a chance to define the terms of collaboration appeared first on Wonkhe.
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