Wonkhe
MARCH 26, 2024
It it is time for universities to stop the nonsense of participating in flawed research rankings exercises, argue Paul Ashwin and Derek Heim The post Rank hypocrisy – how universities betray their promises on responsible research assessment appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
Legislators are paying increased attention to policies that give alumni-related students a leg up when applying to college.
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Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 28, 2024
University of Kentucky President Proposes to Strip Faculty Body’s Power Ryan Quinn Thu, 03/28/2024 - 03:00 AM Eli Capilouto released a “draft of principles” Wednesday that would dissolve the University Senate and replace it with an advisory group.
The Guardian - Higher Education
MARCH 28, 2024
Fundamental restructuring must happen, along with an honest debate about what – and who – higher education is really for Imagine a beach before the tsunami. Out at sea, the wave is gathering force, yet on the sand people are still sunbathing, blissfully unaware. That’s how it feels, one professor tells me, to be working in higher education. Academics by their nature don’t look outwards much, he argues, so not all have registered the risk to their profession.
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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
MARCH 27, 2024
Caron Gentry issues a plea for more widespread valuing of arts, humanities and social science education even - or especially - in times of financial pressure The post False economies – why cutting SHAPE courses is bad for HE and bad for the country appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 25, 2024
Researchers examined what kind of jobs graduates were landing and whether they required a college diploma.
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Academe Blog
MARCH 25, 2024
BY LAUREN GUTTERMAN AND LISA L. MOORE On February 22nd, 2024, Dr. Paige Schilt, a social worker, author, and former lecturer and staff member at the University of Texas at Austin, was scheduled to give a talk entitled “A Queer Path to Leadership: Finding a Mentor to Help You Succeed in Higher Education.
Wonkhe
MARCH 24, 2024
Dani Payne argues that however much funding has fallen in real terms, universities need to better account for public investment for lobbying on sector finances to be successful The post To win the funding argument universities need to explain where the money goes appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 27, 2024
The notice from the U.S. Department of Education marks yet another delay in the fraught rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 26, 2024
Higher Ed Workers Seek to Coordinate Nationally Ryan Quinn Tue, 03/26/2024 - 03:00 AM A group called Higher Ed Labor United is trying to overcome the silos that divide unions and keep them from working together against the many threats to colleges and universities.
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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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2024
Want to surprise a college-bound student? Tell them that just 16% of all college students live on campus. Let them know that the high price of rent is one of the leading contributors to student debt, and that nearly one in two undergraduates struggles with housing insecurity while in school. Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab They’ll probably express concern, wonder why colleges aren’t mentioning this, and get confused when they find little information about affordable off-campus housing on school websites.
Wonkhe
MARCH 24, 2024
Is UK higher education really the world's third most expensive way of getting a degree - and if it is, what might the alternatives look like? Jim Dickinson explores the hypotheses The post There may be ways to make UK higher education cheaper to run appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 26, 2024
The beleaguered Alabama college said it lost its last shot at staying open when the state's treasurer denied it a $30 million bridge loan.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 25, 2024
Cease-Fire Now Elizabeth Redden Mon, 03/25/2024 - 03:00 AM Michael S. Roth pushes back against calls for college leaders to stay silent. Byline(s) Michael S.
University Business
MARCH 25, 2024
Despite questions around the value of an English degree, graduates who earned one were found to possess similar rates of life satisfaction, peak salary earnings and unemployment rates to non-English degree graduates, according to a recent report by the Association of Departments of English (ADE), a subsidiary of the Modern Language Association. The Report on English Majors’ Career Preparation and Outcomes draws on quantitative data from multiple U.S. government resources and contributions
Wonkhe
MARCH 25, 2024
OfS has guidance out on securing free speech on campus. Jim Dickinson fears that its underpinning of mistrust and lack of understanding of those it regulates renders it meaningless The post OfS consults on guidance over free speech. Confused? You will be appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 25, 2024
Colleges can encourage parental support while still maintaining boundaries, says a student success expert at Penn State World Campus.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 25, 2024
Arizona GOP Bill Would Stifle Faculty Power in Governance Ryan Quinn Mon, 03/25/2024 - 03:00 AM The legislation, nearing passage, would bolster the power of presidents and regents while reducing faculty members to merely “consulting” on governing, academic and personnel decisions.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 29, 2024
By Sonel Cutler Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock Boston University clarified that no one believes artificial intelligence can replace graduate-student teaching assistants.
Wonkhe
MARCH 24, 2024
There's a history of attempts to drive efficiency by sharing services - and precious little evidence of success. Helen Scott asks whether one more try will make a difference The post Are “back office services” really better together? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 29, 2024
The plan oversteps the U.S. Department of Education's authority and unfairly robs states of income tax, the plaintiffs said.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 26, 2024
Digital Media Literacy Becoming a Graduation Requirement Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 03/26/2024 - 03:00 AM As concerns mount about online misinformation, AI-created images and the ethics of the digital landscape, several institutions are requiring courses in digital media literacy.
Faculty Focus
MARCH 26, 2024
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a significant conversation at every educational conference in the past two years throughout my usual treks to teacher education events. As a geriatric millennial with a 20-year career as an educator and scholar, I am thrilled for what navigating this exciting—yet challenging and daring—landscape of AI for educators can mean for all of us.
Wonkhe
MARCH 26, 2024
Dmytro Chumachenko shares his insights into research under fire in Ukraine, and the role the UK can play in supporting the sector The post The silent casualty – how the Russian war is eroding Ukraine’s scientific potential appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 29, 2024
“Stable and affordable housing is a significant determinant of academic success and economic mobility,” Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 27, 2024
State Support Turns Minnesota’s Enrollment Tide Liam Knox Wed, 03/27/2024 - 03:00 AM Enrollment at public colleges rose for the first time in a decade. Higher ed leaders credit historic state funding and innovative college access initiatives.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 26, 2024
Legislators are looking to enshrine the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program, a student outcomes-centered federal effort, into law through new legislation this March. Although the effort has received support generally, some higher ed scholars and advocates have levied some criticisms and concerns about it. Dr. Jhenai Chandler The Postsecondary Student Success Act – a bipartisan effort that seeks to solidify the ongoing existence of the grant program, which gives funds to higher ed
Wonkhe
MARCH 26, 2024
Some policy stability would allow for a more nuanced conversation about apprenticeships. Michael Salmon reviews the latest research and data The post Apprenticeships are not one thing appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 29, 2024
The private nonprofit has faced dramatic enrollment declines and accreditation challenges in recent years.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 25, 2024
‘Another Unforced Error’ in the FAFSA Fiasco Liam Knox Mon, 03/25/2024 - 03:00 AM The education department said calculation errors rendered hundreds of thousands of student aid forms unusable, setting time-strapped colleges back further.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 28, 2024
The Benedict College Board of Trustees recently hosted a rededication and naming ceremony for the college’s administration building named in honor of Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis. Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis A. J. Shorter Photography “I am very grateful for the opportunity to lead Benedict College into the next chapter of her storied history,” said Artis, during the March 22 rededication.
Wonkhe
MARCH 23, 2024
What if we funded higher education as if it was infrastructure? David Kernohan has been listening to the Shadow Chancellor The post The university after securonomics appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
The measure would have cleared a legislative path for University of Idaho to purchase the for-profit, but lawmakers still voiced doubts about the deal.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 26, 2024
Boston University graduate student workers began striking Monday, calling for better pay, improved health care coverage and guaranteed childcare subsidies, among other demands. The Boston University Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU), part of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 509, has been negotiating with the university for eight months.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MARCH 26, 2024
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting higher education institutions. Ransomware attacks in the sector, for instance, were up 70 percent in 2023, according to a report from Malwarebytes. And a Sophos survey suggests that the average recovery cost can top $1 million per incident. In recent years, as cyberattacks have become more nuanced, the firewall technology that colleges and universities use to prevent them has also evolved.
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