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The last thing that students need is less regulation

Wonkhe

Jim Dickinson reflects on calls to reduce regulation of universities - arguing that the real problem is the way we frame higher education as "big boarding school" The post The last thing that students need is less regulation appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Dickinson State faculty plead to preserve academic programs — and their jobs

Higher Ed Dive

The North Dakota college’s president said it must cut degrees and tenured positions to counter a potential $1 million budget hole.

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Rankled by Rankings

Inside Higher Ed

Rankled by Rankings Liam Knox Fri, 09/22/2023 - 03:00 AM Shifts in methodology scrambled the usual hierarchy of U.S. News’s annual college rankings, prompting a fierce backlash from some higher ed leaders.

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Gutting Language Departments Would Be a Disaster

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Once a program is gone, it is very difficult and expensive to bring it back. By Rebecca L. Walkowitz Illustration by The Chronicle Once a program is gone, it is very difficult and expensive to bring it back.

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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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Changes to research assessment have unintended consequences

Wonkhe

REF 2028 needs very careful design, argues Anton Muscatelli – based around what can be genuinely and rigorously measured across institutions The post Changes to research assessment have unintended consequences appeared first on Wonkhe.

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WVU to reduce library budget by up to $800K

Higher Ed Dive

The recommendations come less than a week after the flagship university's board cut 28 degree programs and about 140 faculty positions.

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In Defense of the Beleaguered Academic Book Review

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The genre is uncompensated and unrewarded. That should change. By Carolyn Eastman Andrea Ucini for The Chronicle The genre is uncompensated and unrewarded. That should change.

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What institution-level surveys of sexual violence and harassment can reveal

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Anna Bull and Hayley Turner-Mcintyre explain that in order to tackle sexual misconduct effectively on campus, we need prevalence data to understand where it happens, what it looks like, who perpetrates it, and who experiences, it the most. The post What institution-level surveys of sexual violence and harassment can reveal appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Why one community college outsourced its adjunct faculty

Higher Ed Dive

Northwestern Michigan College’s adjuncts will be employees of Edustaff, an unusual higher ed staffing model meant to cut costs.

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States Underfunded Historically Black Land Grants by $13 Billion Over 3 Decades

Inside Higher Ed

States Underfunded Historically Black Land Grants by $13 Billion Over 3 Decades Katherine Knott Wed, 09/20/2023 - 03:00 AM The secretaries of agriculture and education have issued letters to 16 governors, urging them to rectify the inequities in funding.

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Hamline President Goes on the Offensive Against Academic Freedom

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Despite the AAUP's concerns, Fayneese Miller seems to be doubling down. By Mark Berkson Illustration by The Chronicle; Photos by Ken Wolter, Alamy, iStock Despite the AAUP's concerns, Fayneese Miller seems to be doubling down.

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A manifesto for creative education

Wonkhe

The creative education pipeline is at risk. University Alliance chief executive Vanessa Wilson explains how the Creative Education Coalition has a plan to put things right The post A manifesto for creative education appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Contextualizing grades could help diversify college admissions

Higher Ed Dive

Researchers find that considering resources available to students when evaluating grades and test scores links strongly with college success.

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Barriers to Tenure and Promotion Persist for Psychology Faculty of Color

Inside Higher Ed

Barriers to Tenure and Promotion Persist for Psychology Faculty of Color kathryn.palmer… Thu, 09/21/2023 - 03:00 AM A report by the American Psychological Association outlines the barriers many faculty members of color face and calls for increased transparency in the tenure and promotion process.

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Animal rights advocates sue after facing ongoing censorship and arrest for peaceful advocacy in Houston public park

FIRE

One advocate was arrested and handcuffed for two hours after peacefully demonstrating in a public park. FIRE is suing to protect the constitutional right to speak freely in public parks.

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Supporting care leavers may require a bold, new approach to the student premium

Wonkhe

After a report highlighting the disparity in the number of care experienced students across HE, Sunday Blake and Tony Moss argue for more consistent support The post Supporting care leavers may require a bold, new approach to the student premium appeared first on Wonkhe.

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SUNY Potsdam looks to eliminate 14 more programs to close $9M deficit

Higher Ed Dive

President of the New York public college said it will need to significantly reduce faculty positions alongside academic cuts.

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A New Campaign to End Unpaid Internships

Inside Higher Ed

A New Campaign to End Unpaid Internships Johanna Alonso Wed, 09/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Research by NACE shows that paid internships benefit graduates far more than unpaid ones. Now the organization is pushing for legislation to ban the latter.

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This major accreditation body is helping legitimize alternative credentials

University Business

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is launching a new initiative to tackle the proliferation of alternative credential programs as higher education embraces new business models amid a changing landscape. HLC’s Credential Lab will begin developing, testing and applying a new assurance structure for colleges and universities in order to create a framework that analyzes the quality of credentials offered by third-party providers.

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Quality assurance needs to extend beyond the baseline

Wonkhe

A different approach to quality assurance could allow us to share more information about what actually happens in higher education providers. The QAA's Helena Vine and Eve Alcock tell us more The post Quality assurance needs to extend beyond the baseline appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Wheaton to change library name following review into its history of racism

Higher Ed Dive

The Christian institution will take other steps to redress its past, including by assessing its support for students of color.

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A ‘Lost Generation’ of High School Graduates

Inside Higher Ed

A ‘Lost Generation’ of High School Graduates jessica.blake@… Wed, 09/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Significant numbers of the 2020 high school graduates who didn’t enroll in college immediately that year still have not found their way into higher education, a new report finds.

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The AI Advantage: Boosting Student Engagement in Self-paced Learning through AI 

Faculty Focus

Today’s higher education students are increasingly digitally savvy, accustomed to technology being woven into every facet of their lives. It’s no wonder they expect the same from their learning experiences. Traditional classroom models, while still vital, are no longer the only avenue for knowledge acquisition. The rise of self-paced e-learning courses post-Covid is a testament to this shift, enabling students to learn according to their own schedules and at their own pace.

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How to reward research culture

Wonkhe

As Research England commits to further engagement on REF 2028 James Coe takes a look at the debates to come on the people, culture and environment element The post How to reward research culture appeared first on Wonkhe.

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U.S. News shakes up rankings methodology — but top colleges held their spots

Higher Ed Dive

The publication's rankings now further emphasize social mobility after some institutions abandoned them.

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Getting Texas A&M Back on Track

Inside Higher Ed

Getting Texas A&M Back on Track Josh Moody Thu, 09/21/2023 - 03:00 AM Kathy Banks brought sweeping changes to Texas A&M University. Now, following her abrupt exit in July, a new report calls for a slate of course corrections.

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Vanderbilt U. Says 'U.S. News' Emphasis on Social Mobility Is 'Deeply Misleading'

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Francie Diep Illustration by Ron Coddington, The Chronicle; Photo by Jeffrey Beall Scholars quickly criticized emails leaders sent after a five-place drop in the rankings.

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What institution-level surveys of sexual violence and harassment can reveal

Wonkhe

Anna Bull and Hayley Turner-Mcintyre explain that to tackle sexual misconduct on campus, we need data on who, where on who, where and what The post What institution-level surveys of sexual violence and harassment can reveal appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Anti-affirmative action group SFFA sues over military academy admissions

Higher Ed Dive

Students for Fair Admissions, which won Supreme Court challenges against race-conscious college admissions this summer, is now targeting West Point.

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Pressure on Controversial Online Econ Forum Continues

Inside Higher Ed

Pressure on Controversial Online Econ Forum Continues Ryan Quinn Thu, 09/21/2023 - 03:00 AM A July presentation from researchers pulled back the veil a bit about who posts on EJMR. A website now claims it knows the administrator’s identity, but David Griffith-Jones says he’s no longer involved.

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Temple Acting President JoAnne Epps Dies at 72

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Temple University acting President JoAnne Epps died Tuesday afternoon after collapsing onstage at the Temple Performing Arts Center. JoAnne Epps “It is with deep heartbreak that we write to inform you that Temple University Acting President JoAnne A. Epps suddenly passed away this afternoon,” Temple said in a statement. At an event honoring the late Charles L.

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What would it take to shift the dial on data burden?

Wonkhe

Everyone loves to commit to reduce data burden in higher education. Andy Youell asks what it would take to actually do it. The post What would it take to shift the dial on data burden? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Sweet v. Cardona borrowers face another hurdle, legal group says

Higher Ed Dive

A major federal student loan servicer has incorrectly notified class members that they will soon have to make payments, according to their lawyers.

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No Calculus? No Problem at Caltech

Inside Higher Ed

No Calculus? No Problem at Caltech Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 09/21/2023 - 03:00 AM With many high school students lacking access to key STEM classes, Caltech and other technology-focused institutions are exploring admissions alternatives.

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Biden Administration Urges States to Invest in Historically Black Land-Grant Universities

Insight Into Diversity

On Monday, the Biden administration sent letters to 16 state governors urging them to address decades of underfunding for historically Black land-grant universities, citing a recent analysis that revealed a $13 billion funding gap. The letters, signed by U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack, were sent to governors in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tenn

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Using non-financial data to find fulfilment in graduate outcomes

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Tej Nathwani explains how the job design and nature of work variable can complement existing measures to enhance our understanding of how graduates are faring in the labour market. The post Using non-financial data to find fulfilment in graduate outcomes appeared first on Wonkhe.

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