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Careers services should expect to take on even more in 2024

Wonkhe

As careers service leaders gather to assess the careers and employability landscape in 2024, AGCAS president Paul Gratrick rounds up the big issues The post Careers services should expect to take on even more in 2024 appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Black students who enroll at HBCUs have higher bachelor’s degree attainment, research finds

Higher Ed Dive

But those who initially attended a historically Black college also had higher debt loads than their similarly situated peers, a working paper found.

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GW Settles COVID Lawsuit for $5.4 Million

Inside Higher Ed

George Washington University has reached a $5.4 million settlement with former students who allege the institution broke its contract with them when it abruptly switched to online-only classes at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Everyone Talks About 'Critical Theory.' What Is It?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

On the history of a contested concept. By Peter E. Gordon Illustration by The Chronicle; Newscom image On the history of a contested concept.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

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

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Universities cheat students out of fair compensation

Wonkhe

Daniel Sokol and Bradley Talbot have come across a fair number of student complaints - and think that universities are often making derisory offers to settle them that students should reject The post Universities cheat students out of fair compensation appeared first on Wonkhe.

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FAFSA launch hindered by technical glitches

Higher Ed Dive

NASFAA criticized the federal aid form's limited rollout and said delays will have ripple effects on colleges and students.

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Why Americans Love to Hate Harvard

The Chronicle of Higher Education

A former president of the university explains how we got here. By Derek Bok A former president of the university explains how we got here.

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How to respond to the PM’s pride in his international dependant ban

Wonkhe

Wendy Alexander and David Pilsbury make the case for an international strategy that responds, rather than reacts, to global concerns surrounding immigration The post How to respond to the PM’s pride in his international dependant ban appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Education Department sued over gainful employment rule

Higher Ed Dive

The American Association of Cosmetology Schools said the rule is based on a “flawed” debt-to-earnings ratio.

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In the aftermath of Claudine Gay's resignation, here's how Harvard can reform itself

FIRE

Harvard University: With the loss of its president, America’s worst college for free speech is at another crossroads.

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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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The Best Scholarly Books of 2023

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Martha Nussbaum, Mark Greif, Michèle Lamont, Jan-Werner Müller, and others on what they read and loved last year. Illustration by The Chronicle Martha Nussbaum, Mark Greif, Michèle Lamont, Jan-Werner Müller, and others on what they read and loved last year.

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Higher education postcard: University Hall Buckland

Wonkhe

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag shows that independent higher education is not a new thing The post Higher education postcard: University Hall Buckland appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Saint Mary’s reverses decision to consider transgender applicants

Higher Ed Dive

The Roman Catholic college rolled back the new policy after facing backlash from alumnae and local church leadership.

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Retaining Students of Color in Grad School

Inside Higher Ed

Retaining Students of Color in Grad School Sarah Bray Fri, 01/05/2024 - 03:00 AM Systematic change must be made to ensure they succeed in academe, writes Robert W. Fernandez, who suggests some specific interventions. Byline(s) Robert W.

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Harvard President Resigns Amid Plagiarism Claims and Criticism Over Congressional Hearing

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Emma Pettit The tenure of Claudine Gay, the university's first Black leader, was cut short by a raft of plagiarism allegations following a much-criticized appearance before Congress.

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How to respond to the PM’s pride in his international dependant ban

Wonkhe

Wendy Alexander and David Pilsbury make the case for an international strategy that responds, rather than reacts, to global concerns surrounding immigration The post How to respond to the PM’s pride in his international dependant ban appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Bill would fund AI training through schools, nonprofits

Higher Ed Dive

The proposed legislation would open grant eligibility for colleges, K-12 schools, nonprofits and libraries to support AI literacy.

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The New FAFSA Is Here. Or Is It?

Inside Higher Ed

The New FAFSA Is Here. Or Is It? Liam Knox Wed, 01/03/2024 - 03:00 AM After a frustrating year of delays, the new federal aid application launched Dec. 30. But maintenance pauses, glitches and other obstacles have led to a rocky start.

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Watching fascism in real time.

Academe Blog

By Jennifer Ruth I think he meant “scalped.” Right-wing activist Chris Rufo posted “SCAPLED: Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns” on X at 10 am today. He then reposted someone saying, “Claudine Gay’s is a huge scalp. No doubt about it. Especially when combined with Liz Magill’s a week ago.

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Alleged Research Misconduct Can End College Presidencies. Are Search Committees Looking for It?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By David Jesse Illustration by The Chronicle; Erin Clark, The Boston Globe, Getty Images; Jeff Singer, Redux In the past year, two high-profile leaders lost their jobs over claims about their published work, raising questions about whether more can be done to catch red flags before they become a scandal.

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Education Department unveils policy proposals for accreditation, state authorization

Higher Ed Dive

The proposed changes are intended to ensure accreditors and state agencies are adequately monitoring colleges under their purview, the department said.

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What’s Next for Ed Tech in 2024

Inside Higher Ed

What’s Next for Ed Tech in 2024 Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 01/04/2024 - 03:00 AM Coming soon: advances in VR and high-tech classrooms, plus even more AI.

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Harvard Put Its First Black Woman President in the Crosshairs of a Culture War without a Shield

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

President Claudine Gay’s resignation is a thunderclap echoing from the halls of Harvard, leaving a bitter taste of injustice and a deafening silence from those who should be howling in outrage. The president, the first Black woman to lead the institution, stands cast aside, not by her own hand, but by the very forces Harvard claims to oppose: prejudice, cowardice, and a grotesque disregard for basic fairness.

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We Know Diversity Statements Are Political Litmus Tests

The Chronicle of Higher Education

It's time to end this discriminatory practice. By Komi Frey It's time to end this discriminatory practice.

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Inside the FTC’s lawsuit against Grand Canyon University

Higher Ed Dive

The federal agency has accused the university of misrepresenting itself as a nonprofit and misleading students about its doctoral program costs.

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Harvard President to Step Down Amid Controversy

Inside Higher Ed

Harvard President to Step Down Amid Controversy Josh Moody Tue, 01/02/2024 - 01:39 PM Besieged by charges of plagiarism—on top of a disastrous appearance before a congressional hearing on antisemitism—Claudine Gay resigned after the shortest presidency in Harvard history.

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Visa integrity: the hunt for ‘genuine’ students

The PIE News

The UK Home Office kicked off 2024 with a comms campaign stating they are “fully committed to seeing a decisive cut in migration” with slogans such as “stop the boats” being used alongside reminders that changes to student dependant rules are “now in force”. Immigration fear is once again a central theme for a national election but this time students are being dragged into the political fray.

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‘Frustration All Around’: The FAFSA’s Rocky Rollout

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Eric Hoover As the new year began, uncertainty reigned over the process that the streamlined FAFSA was meant to simplify.

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Education Department withholds $2.2M from 3 student loan servicers

Higher Ed Dive

Aidvantage, EdFinancial and Nelnet failed to send timely billing statements to 758,000 customers when federal loan repayment restarted, the agency said.

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Tackling the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in the Classroom

Inside Higher Ed

Tackling the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in the Classroom Johanna Alonso Fri, 01/05/2024 - 03:00 AM Professors who teach about the Middle East report increased interest in their spring courses—though not necessarily from the biggest activists on campus.

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Bard College to support 425 refugee students

The PIE News

A liberal arts and sciences college from New York has pledged to support 425 refugee and displaced students in the next four years as the UN seeks to reach its 15by30 target. Bard College says the 425 students will study either in-person degrees on its main and branch campuses, and online degrees in partnership with Parami University in Myanmar. The 15by30 commitment from the intergovernmental peace organisation is aiming to get 15% of young refugees enrolled in higher education by the year 203

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A Brief Guide to How Colleges Adjudicate Plagiarism Cases

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Beth McMurtrie It varies widely, and the definition is debated.

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Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism accusations

Higher Ed Dive

Gay is stepping down from the position after just six months in the role, the shortest tenure in the Ivy League institution’s history.

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Former Harvard President Defends, Explains Herself in Op-Ed

Inside Higher Ed

Claudine Gay, who resigned as president of Harvard University Tuesday, defended herself and condemned the attacks against her and the university in an opinion article in The New York Times Wednesday.

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Tech Trends: What’s On the Horizon for Higher Ed IT Leaders in 2024?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

One year ago, it seemed like all anyone in higher education wanted to talk about was a powerful new tool that had just been unleashed, one that threatened to upend education as we know it. As we turn the page from 2023 to 2024, artificial intelligence and generative AI tools such as ChatGPT remain on the minds of IT leaders at colleges across the country.