Real inclusion is there for the taking
Wonkhe
APRIL 24, 2025
Zoe Torsney urges universities to lead lasting cultural change by embedding support for disabled people through meaningful consultation, not performative awareness.
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When We Defund Education, We Defund Teacher Diversity
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2025
Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy What happens when we strip education of its resources, devalue its professionals, and politicize its purpose? Were finding out in real-time, and nowhere are the consequences more alarming than in our efforts to diversify the educator workforce. America is undergoing a calculated retreat in federal education policy. From the rise of anti-DEI rhetoric to the elimination of critical educator preparation grants and the erosion of support for education research at the Institu
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Social capital and the degree awarding gap: spaces, places and relationships
HEPI
APRIL 22, 2025
Amira Asantewa is Director of Programmes, Grit Breakthrough Programmes Reuel Blair is Lead Diversity Programmes Coordinator at the Centre for Student and Community Engagement, Nottingham Trent University Progress on the Black-white degree awarding gap has gone into reverse. Figures published by Higher Education Student Data (HESA) in autumn 2024 show that in 2022/23 the difference in the percentage of Black students and white students getting a first- or upper-second-class degree went up to 21.4
5 Ways To Implement AI Effectively Into Faculty Work
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2025
Much of the attention given to artificial intelligence in higher education has focused on preventing students from using such tools to cheat, but AI experts say the technology also offers valuable potential for assisting faculty in both teaching and research. As record numbers of higher ed faculty report burnout, the right AI tools may be able to help alleviate stress.
Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive
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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
Working-class students feel alienated from their creative arts degrees – here’s how to help
Wonkhe
APRIL 23, 2025
Sarah Weston and Hannah Allen spoke to working-class creative arts students, and came away with recommendations for improving inclusivity Sarah Weston and Hannah Allen spoke to working-class creative arts students, and came away with recommendations for improving inclusivity
A Blueprint for College Students’ Sense of Belonging
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2025
A Dr. Terrell L. Strayhorn few years ago, Liu (2023) published, Everyone is Talking about Belonging in The Chronicle of Higher Education. Her opening lines were perennial: Its everywhere. College t-shirts, notepads, and posters proclaim, You Belong! That was true then and it still rings true today. Indeed, belonging is proudly displayed on a larger-than-life sign at Kent States library.
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Federal judges deal major blow to Education Department’s anti-DEI guidance
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 24, 2025
The agency didn’t follow the proper procedures when it issued sweeping guidance threatening federal funding in February, one court ruled.
Australia’s post-study work visa under fire in election pledge
The PIE News
APRIL 24, 2025
If elected, the Coalition said it will look to review the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485), arguing that current post-study work settings are being exploited as a pathway to employment and permanent residency. The announcement came in early April, when Opposition leader Peter Dutton unveiled a suite of policy intentions for the international education sector.
Carnegie Classifications Unveils Major Redesign to Better Reflect Student Success
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2025
Dr. Ted Mitchell The Carnegie Classification system, long considered the definitive framework for categorizing U.S. higher education institutions, unveiled a significant redesign today that fundamentally changes how colleges and universities are classified and evaluated. The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced two major updates: a revised "Institutional Classification" replacing the historic Basic Classification, and an entire
5 High-Presence Teaching Tactics for Active Online Learning
Faculty Focus
APRIL 20, 2025
Could you run 100 miles? Or climb Mount Everest? Or pass college algebra online? These tasks might seem overwhelming and possibly insurmountable, yet with components of social interaction and fun distractions, more can be accomplished. For any task that feels impossible, adding pieces of social engagement and active learning can be a significant variable toward success.
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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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.
Columbia University vows to remove any future encampments
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 24, 2025
The Ivy League institution also threatened student protesters with arrest amid reports that demonstrators were planning more encampments.
University of Wollongong set to open Saudi Arabia campus
The PIE News
APRIL 23, 2025
The institution will be the first foreign university to receive a Saudi Investment License under the country’s 2030 vision, opening its Saudi Arabia campus in Riyadh in the second half of 2025. The university will begin by offering English language courses, followed by undergraduate degrees in 2027. UOW Global Enterprises (UOWGE), which manages the institution’s global expansion, said that the move marks a significant development, as being given the Saudi Investment License reflects
How Incarceration Impacts the Basic Needs of Loved Ones & Families
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 22, 2025
O Joshua Williams n a busy Monday morning at the beginning of the Fall semester, Maria came into my office looking for support to purchase textbooks. She had been waiting outside the door before the office opened, anxiously checking her phone for updates on whether her son was going to be granted a hearing date to commute his sentence. He had been incarcerated for four years, and in that time, Marias world had changed.
Gen Z students in Manchester to learn ‘soft skills’ such as empathy and time management
The Guardian - Higher Education
APRIL 21, 2025
Thousands of digital natives to be taught social skills, as employers say they are too afraid to speak on phone Thousands of gen Z students in Greater Manchester are to learn soft skills such as empathy and time-management in a UK-first trial aimed at teaching everyday but essential tools. The pioneering programme will teach young people how to thrive in the workplace after employers said digital natives were too afraid to speak on the phone or do job interviews.
NIH prohibits new grant awards to colleges with DEI initiatives
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 23, 2025
Organizations will have to certify that they don’t have diversity programs that violate federal antidiscrimination laws and that they aren’t boycotting Israel.
How Rutgers University-Newark moved marketing beyond ‘apply here’
University Business
APRIL 23, 2025
We need branding and marketing, I said when I came into the director of communications and marketing role at Rutgers University-Newark. With that focus, Rutgers University-Newark is thriving at a time when higher education institutions struggle with enrollment and a dramatically changed business environment. New market reality. New marketing approach Prospective students have different needs today.
Class of 2025 Faces Tighter Job Market Despite Stable Hiring Plans
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2025
Nearly 90% of employers plan to maintain or increase hiring for the Class of 2025 graduates, but overall hiring projections have fallen sharply from earlier forecasts, according to a new report released today by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The "Job Outlook 2025 Spring Update" found that while 24.6% of employers anticipate increasing their hiring and 64.6% expect to maintain current levels, significant planned cuts by some larger companies have reduced the overall h
What Is the Good, Better, Best Model?
HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)
APRIL 22, 2025
Leveraging Staged Growth for Online Learning Infrastructure When it comes to building a successful online learning ecosystem in higher education, theres no magic switch to flip and certainly no one-size-fits-all strategy to follow. For colleges and universities navigating the complex shift to digital, growth isnt linear. Its staged. Enter the Good, Better, Best model, one of the most effective techniques an institution can use to grow online.
Beyond mass emails: How to encourage student feedback
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 22, 2025
Leaders from two community collegesshared how they're soliciting student input to improve institutional planning.
French business school ESCP eyes collabs with IITs
The PIE News
APRIL 22, 2025
ESCP Business School , the worlds oldest business school, founded in Paris in 1819, is set to sign MOUs with leading technical institutes from the IIT network in India. “Were now moving to collaborate with IITs and have already initiated discussions, and are working toward a formal MOU, Leon Laulusa, executive president and dean at ESCP Business School, told The PIE News.
Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2025
A federal judge in New Hampshire delivered a significant legal victory Thursday for proponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in education by granting a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Education's controversial February "Dear Colleague" letter that critics had denounced as an unprecedented attempt to restrict DEI initiatives nationwide.
How to Optimize the Classroom Technology You Already Have
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2025
Amid fears of possible federal funding cuts, colleges and universities are looking for ways to use existing technology, such as collaboration platforms, without reinvesting major dollars. The University of California, Berkeley, for example, is being extra cautious in investing in equipment, but as part of a public institution, the IT team is used to working within these constraints, according to Erfan Mojaddam, the universitys deputy chief academic technology officer.
Carnegie Classifications debuts redesign of system to group colleges
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 24, 2025
It now has multiple categories to capture the size and mission of colleges and a new classification focused on student access and earnings.
Higher education re-regionalisation in Asia: an opportunity for regional advancement
The PIE News
APRIL 22, 2025
This significant re-regionalisation of higher education is set to accelerate, bringing substantial benefits to the continent’s economic development, knowledge production, dissemination, and geopolitical influence. And this educational shift represents a strategic response that positions Asia to leverage its demographic advantages and establish itself as the global epicentre of higher education in the 21st century.
Leading Scholars Gather for Hilliard-Sizemore Research Course in Denver
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 23, 2025
Dr. Fred A. Bonner The annual Asa G. Hilliard III and Barbara A. Sizemore Research Course on African Americans and Education convened Wednesday ahead of the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), bringing together prominent scholars and emerging researchers in the field of Black educational studies. The day-long event featured presentations from renowned scholars including Dr.
Leveraging AI: Empowering Students to Enhance Discussion
Today's Learner
APRIL 24, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly integrated into the world of business, with higher education being no exception. According to recent Cengage research , 92% of higher ed instructors and 83% of students say its important to include AI literacy in courses, partly because 84% of students believe AI skills proficiency is important for future employment.
College rankings don’t fully capture institutions that serve post-traditional students
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 23, 2025
Some metrics don’t adequately track certain students, including those attending part time or who start college in months other than the traditional fall semester.
ApplyBoard launches new AI feature for student applications
The PIE News
APRIL 24, 2025
The feature, launched at ApplyBoards Top Recruiters Workshop 2025 in Delhi last week, aims to enable recruitment partners to submit student applications more quickly and reliably. Once you choose your program and you submit your initial application, in a traditional world, you would have needed to give your documents in and wait for schools, maybe multiple back and forths and weeks to get that feedback and eventually get that offer, Massi Basiri, co-founder and president of ApplyBoard told The P
Department of Education Resumes Federal Student Loan Collections After Four-Year Pause
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 22, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education announced this week that its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, ending a pause that has been in effect since March 2020. The announcement comes amid growing concerns about the federal student loan portfolio, which currently includes 42.7 million borrowers owing more than $1.6 trillion.
AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration
Faculty Focus
APRIL 22, 2025
Since the public release of ChatGPT in December 2022, educators have faced the challenge of effectively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching. Rather than simply acknowledging that students are using AI, we should create opportunities for them to explore practical strategies. This approach will help students better understand and utilize AI as an educational ally, enabling innovative methods for effective classroom integration.
Federal agency reportedly texts survey to professors asking if they’re Jewish or Israeli
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 25, 2025
An administrative judge for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission criticized the move as a “complete overreach.
EU negotiators “optimistic” about EU UK mobility scheme
The PIE News
APRIL 25, 2025
The geopolitical landscape has changed dramatically and its an additional reason why the United Kingdom and the European Union have to work together, Germanys ambassador to the UK, Miguel Berger told The Today Program on April 25. Berber added that he was really optimistic about the deal, ahead of a summit of EU and UK leaders on May 19, where the main discussion will focus on Europes security and defence.
Higher Education Non-Exempt Staff Numbers Continue Seven-Year Decline
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2025
The non-exempt staff workforce at U.S. colleges and universities has steadily declined over the past seven years, with both full-time and part-time positions showing significant reductions, according to new research from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). The organization's latest workforce trends report, "The Non-Exempt Higher Education Staff Workforce: Trends in Composition, Size, and Equity," reveals a 9 percent overall decrease in full-time non
Employers will increasingly focus on graduates’ skills over technical knowledge
Wonkhe
APRIL 22, 2025
Graduate and apprentice employers are growing less interested in a persons age, education and technical experience.
Limestone University may have a ‘lifeline’ to avert closure
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 23, 2025
The Christian institution's board said “a possible funding source has surfaced" after warning last week it may have to shutter or go online.
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