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Sustainably designing language degrees

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Modern language provision is caught between the snares of falling applications and administrative complexity. Becky Muradás-Taylor and Rachel Wicaksono pick a way through The post Sustainably designing language degrees appeared first on Wonkhe.

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First-year Discount rate at private colleges, 2021

Higher Ed Data Stories

This is always a popular topic, but the subject is misunderstood. I want to talk about discount rate at private colleges. IPEDS has the best data on first-year (or freshman) discount, so that's what I visualize. And the first part of this is going to get a bit into the weeds; if you work in a private college or university, and you use this in your work, or you send it to trustees, you can support my time, effort, software, and hosting costs by buying me a coffee.

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Fall 2023 enrollment trends in 5 charts

Higher Ed Dive

We’re breaking down some of the biggest developments this term, based on initial figures from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

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2 TAs Provided Students Mental Health Resources on Gaza. They’re Not TAs Anymore

Inside Higher Ed

2 TAs Provided Students Mental Health Resources on Gaza. They’re Not TAs Anymore Ryan Quinn Wed, 12/20/2023 - 03:00 AM University of Texas at Austin faculty members and students are protesting the removal of two teaching assistants who sent students a pro-Palestinian statement.

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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 College Finder

Higher Ed Data Stories

This is always a popular post with high school counselors, IECs, parents, and students who are looking for general information on degrees awarded, or very specific combinations of academic programs, location, and other institutional characteristics. It uses IPEDS data I downloaded as soon as I can when it became available (and before a looming government shutdown), and shows all 1,700 majors recognized by the federal government in the IPEDS system, using CIP codes, and the number of degrees awar

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Free advice to university rankers

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University rankings need to change to be relevant and useful to today's diverse world of higher education. Elizabeth Gadd offers some friendly advice The post Free advice to university rankers appeared first on Wonkhe.

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7 Things You Should Know About Generative AI

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The release of ChatGPT and similar AI tools that generate content including text, images, and audio has prompted both excitement and apprehension among leaders, faculty, students, and others in higher education.

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7 Lessons for Academics Wanting to Use Social Media in 2023

The Academic Designer

What can academics learn about social media from reality TV? Jennifer talks about the new season of The Circle Netflix, sharing 7 tips to inspire professors for the new year.

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The looming higher education crisis means the Office for Students needs to improve

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Lord Hollick presents the findings of the House of Lords Industry and Regulators inquiry into the work of the Office for Students. The post The looming higher education crisis means the Office for Students needs to improve appeared first on Wonkhe.

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A judge has ruled that universities do owe a duty of care to students

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A university has been found to have assumed, and failed to uphold, a duty of care to students reporting sexual misconduct. Jim Dickinson and Sunday Blake unpick the judgement. The post A judge has ruled that universities do owe a duty of care to students appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Is the political climate in southern states driving a faculty exodus?

Higher Ed Dive

One-third of faculty in Florida, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina said they would pursue out-of-state jobs in the coming year, AAUP found.

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Uncovering the UK’s hidden arts and humanities research infrastructure

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The University of London's Jo Fox has been mapping our little-discussed national arts and humanities research infrastructure The post Uncovering the UK’s hidden arts and humanities research infrastructure appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Changes to research assessment have unintended consequences

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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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ARIA picks its top team

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ARIA has appointed its programme directors and James Coe has taken a look at what they're working on The post ARIA picks its top team appeared first on Wonkhe.

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It’s time to talk about research culture and the REF

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The recently published proposals for REF 2028 have raised questions about the assessment of research culture and environment. Research England Executive Chair Jessica Corner broaches a sector-wide debate The post It’s time to talk about research culture and the REF appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Why is the government wrecking its own reforms to technical education?

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As demand for "gold standard" T levels atrophies in the face of news that they'll be replaced, Johnny Rich laments an obsession with killing off BTECs The post Why is the government wrecking its own reforms to technical education? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Collaborating to stop campus sexual assault

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Research on campus-based sexual misconduct can often be emotionally demanding and yield unpalatable findings. Susan Lagdon, Ngozi Anyadike-Danes, Megan Reynolds, and Cherie Armour explain how they garnered institutional support. The post Collaborating to stop campus sexual assault appeared first on Wonkhe.

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A shared perspective on pay and conditions

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The UCU branch executive at the University of York York vice chancellor Charlie Jeffery jointly seek a way forward on pay and conditions The post A shared perspective on pay and conditions appeared first on Wonkhe.

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REF 2028: A quiet transformation

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Dinah Birch has pieced together the changes to REF and finds a very different research exercise The post REF 2028: A quiet transformation appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Everything in the Industry and Regulators Committee OfS report

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The long awaited Industry and Regulators Committee report on the work of the Office for Students is here - David Kernohan sets out everything you need to know The post Everything in the Industry and Regulators Committee OfS report appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Georgia system sued over alleged underfunding of 3 public HBCUs

Higher Ed Dive

The lawsuit says poor state investment has disadvantaged Black students at these institutions and subjected them to de facto segregation.

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Final Title IX rules likely to be pushed beyond October

Higher Ed Dive

The Education Department hasn’t even sent its regulatory plans to the Office of Management and Budget, which can take up to 120 days to review them.

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Nearly half of companies say they plan to eliminate bachelor’s degree requirements in 2024

Higher Ed Dive

Many employers are dropping degree requirements to create a more diverse workforce and increase job candidate numbers, survey results show.

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The sector needs to change its lobbying tactics over fees and funding

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With Labour resigned to frozen fees and a fixed envelope of spending, Mark Leach goes on the hunt for wriggle room at its conference in Liverpool The post The sector needs to change its lobbying tactics over fees and funding appeared first on Wonkhe.

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What’s next for degree apprenticeships?

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There might be policy uncertainty, but degree apprenticeships are here to stay. MH&A founder and managing partner Matt Hamnett sets out what works in scaling delivery The post What’s next for degree apprenticeships? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Anti-tenure bills stall in state legislatures

Higher Ed Dive

Proposals to restrict or outright ban tenure were popular among conservative lawmakers — but they never made it to the finish line.

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Ohio Senate bill restricting DEI, tenure advances over widespread objections

Higher Ed Dive

The proposed legislation would rewrite many of higher education's norms. A companion bill is pending in the state House.

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Lecture recordings make for inclusive learning

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Research from Emily Nordman and Chiara Horlin highlights the benefits neurodiverse students see from lecture recordings The post Lecture recordings make for inclusive learning appeared first on Wonkhe.

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I spent the last six months travelling alongside commuter students. Here’s what I learned

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Commuter students have all kinds of different experiences. Emma Maslin's research seeks to better understand their journeys The post I spent the last six months travelling alongside commuter students. Here’s what I learned appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Accessing higher education needs a better deal on childcare

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Plans to extend the availability of free childcare exclude full time students. Kate Bowen-Viner asks why The post Accessing higher education needs a better deal on childcare appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Five traits for higher education leadership – whatever your job title

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Shân Wareing sets out the qualities that make a successful leader and how they apply in higher education The post Five traits for higher education leadership – whatever your job title appeared first on Wonkhe.

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How to decolonise the sustainable development agenda

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For Sean Porter, sustainability and decolonisation should be connected to meet challenges associated with the climate emergency, inequality, and social justice. The post How to decolonise the sustainable development agenda appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Academic freedom is a core American value. We must defend it.

Higher Ed Dive

Assaults on free expression threaten to stifle intellectual life on campus, argues the president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.

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New funds for regional innovation

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The Research England executive chair announces details of the new Regional Innovation Fund, and celebrates her first year in office. The post New funds for regional innovation appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Ohio looks to ban public college employee strikes

Higher Ed Dive

Proposed legislation would also block state institutions from mandating diversity training and working with Chinese entities.

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What is a university surplus?

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For Andrew Connolly, discussions of the sector's "vast wealth" should come with a few caveats about the nature of reserves The post What is a university surplus? appeared first on Wonkhe.