2022

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Ben Sasse hit the jackpot with his University of Florida contract

Higher Ed Dive

A five-year contract's $10 million value isn't even the most unusual benefit the Nebraska senator will receive when he changes jobs, two experts find.

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Covid-19 safety on campus, in 2022

Wonkhe

Are our working and learning places safe from Covid-19? Sol Gamsu surveys the state of the campus in 2022. The post Covid-19 safety on campus, in 2022 appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Do test-optional policies increase diversity?

Higher Ed Data Stories

If you want a definitive answer, you can stop now. As Mark Twain allegedly said, "I was gratified to be able to give an answer right away. I said I didn't know." However, critics of test optional like to trot out this study from 2014 , suggesting test-optional policies do not increase diversity. There are a couple of problems with using that paper to prop up this argument, however: First, the study included about 200 liberal arts colleges, and nowhere does it suggest that the conclusions can be

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Get Your Ticket to 10 Keys to Building an Incredible Brand for Academics LIVE

The Academic Designer

I'm teaming up with Dr. Sheena Howard to bring you a live VIP event for academics. You're invited!

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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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Using data to catalyze and sustain cycles of continuous improvement in teacher preparation

Deans for Impact

Data, when interpreted in context and used appropriately, is a powerful tool for surfacing important trends and issues in education. For example, recent NAEP trend assessments reveal not only the consequences of pandemic-related disruptions on student learning, but also the varying results of education policies, remedial programs, and instructional priorities across state lines to address challenges.

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CSU Dominguez Hills Grows ‘22-’23 Reenrollment by 245% With MindMax

MindMax

Compassionate Reenrollment Strategy Brings Stopout Students Back to School. Background. At California State University, Dominguez Hills , students receive transformational educational experiences grounded in culturally sustaining practices, innovative research, creative activity, and community engagement. After the 1965 Watts Rebellion, CSUDH was strategically located to bring educational opportunities to underserved communities in South Los Angeles.

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Why doesn’t the Education Department collect racial data on college applicants?

Higher Ed Dive

A new report calls for gathering deeper information on other admissions factors, too, like institutions’ legacy preferences and early decision programs.

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These 3 trends are shaping the future of ed tech

Higher Ed Dive

Ed tech companies and college leaders shared their higher education predictions during Educause’s conference in late October.

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NYU agrees to improve student housing accessibility under ADA

Higher Ed Dive

An agreement with the Justice Department covers some 4,000 student housing units across more than 30 facilities the nonprofit university owns and leases.

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The four foundations of belonging at university

Wonkhe

New research from Wonkhe and Pearson shows four foundations to student belonging. The post The four foundations of belonging at university appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Stanford, Michigan, Duke, Northwestern law schools join wave swearing off U.S. News rankings

Higher Ed Dive

Nine of the top 15 law schools have now said they won't submit data, even though U.S. News has promised to keep ranking all accredited law schools.

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The year’s biggest higher ed stories — so far

Higher Ed Dive

These topics have resonated most with our readers so far in 2022.

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Intensive advising program sees early success at New York 2-year college

Higher Ed Dive

The Viking ROADS project replicates a program that nearly doubled graduation rates at another community college.

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A toxic culture is harming university staff

Wonkhe

Lecturer and UCU member Sol Gamsu sets out how decisions made by sector leaders over the past few years have led to this latest round of industrial action. The post A toxic culture is harming university staff appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Utah will no longer require a bachelor’s degree for most state jobs

Higher Ed Dive

States and private companies continue to push for a skills-first hiring agenda in response to talent shortages.

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TL;DR: Women prefer text contributions over talk in remote classes

Higher Ed Dive

While all students liked having a live chat option, women were more likely to say the feature made it easier for them to participate.

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Who remembers proper students?

Wonkhe

Jim Dickinson wonders whether personal tutoring where staff notice how well students are doing is becoming a nostalgia meme. The post Who remembers proper students? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Building Bridges: The Case for Inter-Faculty Learning

Wonkhe

Gemma Ahearne and Matt Murphy argue that in order to prepare students for the workplace, they need to be able to communicate across different disciplines. The post Building Bridges: The Case for Inter-Faculty Learning appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Levelling up or levelling down?

Wonkhe

Research and innovation projects funded through EU structural funds are rapidly approaching a cliff edge. Paul Boyle breaks down the implementation issues with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The post Levelling up or levelling down? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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How can colleges better serve students with autism?

Higher Ed Dive

Professor Sarah Howorth says her program at the University of Maine helps bridge the gap between high school and college for students with autism.

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Is the era of college nonprofit conversions over?

Higher Ed Dive

A recent federal court ruling and coming regulations could deter some for-profit colleges from attempting to become nonprofits under complex deals.

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McGraw Hill exposed student data and grades, online privacy firm says

Higher Ed Dive

VpnMentor said the data breach exposed over 117 million files filled with hundreds of thousands of grades and email addresses.

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International students and specialist courses

Wonkhe

For Nick Isles, recent ministerial comments about international students have been dangerously underinformed. The post International students and specialist courses appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Young adults with degrees say they need more real-world training

Higher Ed Dive

Still, employers have said they view degrees as the less risky option — even while acknowledging they can be a poor indicator of an applicant’s skills.

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Women’s colleges are going co-ed to survive. Does it threaten their missions?

Higher Ed Dive

The number of women's colleges has dwindled, raising questions about the best way to adapt to a changing enrollment and social climate.

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College leaders seek new enrollment, revenue sources in upcoming year, survey says

Higher Ed Dive

Declining enrollment is a top challenge for over half of respondents to a survey from consultancy BDO. Most were interested in spending, not cuts.

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Colleges have more data than ever. Here are 3 things to consider as they use it.

Higher Ed Dive

Higher education institutions house troves of student data. College leaders at Educause's annual conference shared innovative ways to use it.

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Colleges’ expenses rose 5.2% in FY22, the biggest increase since 2001

Higher Ed Dive

But higher education still experienced less significant inflation than the U.S. as a whole, according to new data.

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High-scoring students applying to selective colleges drive up applications

Higher Ed Dive

Most students still submit fewer than five applications, the Common App finds. But a growing handful submits as many as 20.

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What implications does ChatGPT have for assessment?

Wonkhe

Has artificial intelligence become a legitimate concern for plagiarism? James Bagshaw investigates the discussion around the use of the AI chat tool, ChatGPT. The post What implications does ChatGPT have for assessment? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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How many unique education credentials exist? More than 1M, according to a new count.

Higher Ed Dive

Nonacademic providers offer the most credentials, followed by postsecondary institutions. Researchers want more information.

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NDAs and the Tort are out as the Free Speech Bill clears Lords’ report stage

Wonkhe

Report stage in the Lords for the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill brought a big surprise and a hefty government defeat. Jim Dickinson tries to avoid crashing the car. The post NDAs and the Tort are out as the Free Speech Bill clears Lords’ report stage appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Judge approves Sweet v. Cardona student debt relief settlement, but likely appeal looms

Higher Ed Dive

The deal would cancel $6 billion in student loans for students who say the Education Department didn't respond to allegations 151 colleges misled them.

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NUS has sacked its president – but are there wider implications?

Wonkhe

The NUS president has been dismissed following claims of antisemitism. Jim Dickinson considers the context. The post NUS has sacked its president – but are there wider implications? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Community college students need help meeting basic needs

Higher Ed Dive

Many facing basic needs insecurity didn't receive help from their campuses, researchers found. They suggested opening resources to all students.

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Regional public universities educate nearly 5M students, according to new list

Higher Ed Dive

The Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges put together a list of 474 institutions that it says are important for low-income, Black and rural students.

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