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Unpacking the Role of AI in Physical Security

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Safety and security have always been a priority in educational settings, but with the help of artificial intelligence, todays physical security technologies offer proactive monitoring that can alert security personnel of potential issues before they occur. When we talk about physical security in education, we have vastly different conversations in K12 and higher ed.

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Computer science degrees: How demand has both reduced and improved

University Business

Computer science degrees have helped drive university enrollment over the past decade thanks to the strong compensation their graduates can expect in the job market. However, the kinds of specializations employers are looking for are changing, according to job market data from Gray Decision Intelligence, an intelligence service for higher education.

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A ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter in Defense of DEI

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Dear Colleague Letter in Defense of DEI Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 02/21/2025 - 10:00 AM Shaun Harper identifies 11 specific actions higher ed institutions can take to uphold their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Presidential turnover: How to plan for the inevitable

University Business

Presidential turnover is an inevitable part of life on any college campus and yet institutions are often unprepared for changes in leadership and the disruption that change will bring. There are significant financial, operational and reputational risks associated with presidential transitions, especially given the existential challenges facing colleges and universities today.

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Ahead of Court Hearing, Chaos Reigns at NIH

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ahead of Court Hearing, Chaos Reigns at NIH kathryn.palmer Fri, 02/21/2025 - 03:00 AM A federal judge is set to hear arguments today for and against extending a block on the National Institutes of Healths recent directive to cut support for medical researchmuch of which happens at universitiesby more than $4 billion.

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What’s in a name? That which we call a university…

SRHE

by Rob Cuthbert In England the use of the title university is regulated by law, a duty which now lies with the regulator, the Office for Students (OfS). When a new institution is created, or when an existing institution wishes to change its name, the OfS must consult on the proposed new name and may or may not approve it after consideration of responses to the consultation.

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I Am Captcha: ‘Ghost’ Students and the AI Machine

Confessions of a Community College Dean

I Am Captcha: Ghost Students and the AI Machine justin.morriso Fri, 02/21/2025 - 03:00 AM Adam Bessie and Jason Novak capture the higher educators dilemma in the age of generative AI.

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Judge Extends Block on NIH Cuts

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Judge Extends Block on NIH Cuts kathryn.palmer Fri, 02/21/2025 - 09:00 PM A federal judge in Massachusetts is weighing arguments on whether to enjoin the National Institutes of Healths plan to cut billions in funding for research at universities.

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ResLife Needs To Let Go: RDOD as Crisis Responder

Roompact

When people find out Im in Residence Life, I often get asked: what are some of the wildest things youve seen? Its a common ice breaker question that many of us in the field, if not all, have been asked at least once.

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Voodoo Doll Study Explores Why Scientists Get Harassed

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Voodoo Doll Study Explores Why Scientists Get Harassed sara.custer@in Fri, 02/21/2025 - 03:00 AM Researchers asked participants to stick pins in stereotypical scientist to establish levels of aggression.

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Republicans Demand Michigan Universities End Chinese Partnerships

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Republicans Demand Michigan Universities End Chinese Partnerships Liam Knox Fri, 02/21/2025 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Higher Education Inquirer - Untitled Article

Higher Education Inquirer

If you report on US colleges and universities, get to know these 19 higher education databases by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist's Resource No matter what issue youre covering on the higher education beat, your story will be stronger if you ground it in high-quality data. Fortunately for journalists, government agencies and academic researchers have gathered data on an array of topics and made it available online for free.

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STEM Accreditor Drops DEIA From Its Standards

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology has dropped diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility from its accreditation criteria and supporting documents, a move made in response to federal pushback on DEIA, according to an email obtained by Inside Higher Ed.

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Lobbying led UK universities to adopt US-style security during Gaza protests, emails reveal

The Guardian Higher Education

UK students faced excessive disciplinary measures as a result of heavy-handed strategy, reports claim University leaders reassured campus security officials amid pro-Palestine protests in the UK that they would back them if things got tough after their US counterparts were disciplined for their approach, according to internal emails. Reports subsequently emerged of students on British campuses facing disciplinary measures and tough bail conditions after police were called on largely non-violent

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Survey: What Students Value in Internships

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Survey: What Students Value in Internships Ashley Mowreader Fri, 02/21/2025 - 03:00 AM New data from Handshake shows current students place value on trying out careers through internships and look for fair pay when choosing a role.

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CAPD site visits: Explore industries & careers (2025 highlights)

CAPD

The Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) office organizes site visits throughout the academic year, giving MIT undergrads, grad students, and postdocs a unique opportunity to explore a variety of industries, workplaces, and career paths. These visits offer you hands-on experiences where you can engage with professionals, tour company facilities, and see firsthand how your experiences apply in real-world settings.

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College English Classrooms Should Be Slow

Confessions of a Community College Dean

College English Classrooms Should Be Slow Elizabeth Redden Fri, 02/21/2025 - 03:00 AM We need to give students the time to do their best reading and thinking, Luke Vines writes.

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Richard Bland College Wins Total Autonomy From William & Mary

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Richard Bland College Wins Total Autonomy From William & Mary Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 02/21/2025 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H.

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Linda McMahon Poised to Be Next Secretary of Education (Forbes)

Higher Education Inquirer

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee has advanced Linda McMahon's nomination for Secretary of the US Department of Education (ED). The HELP panel voted 12-11 to approve McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment and co-founder of the America First Policy Institute. According to the Hill, McMahon is almost certain to be confirmed by the Senate.

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Federally Run Tribal Colleges Reel From Staff Cuts

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Native American education advocacy groups are calling on the Trump administration to spare Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute from employee cuts, after the Office of Personnel Management ordered federal agencies to lay off most probationary employees.

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Trump gave schools 2 weeks to ban DEI. Lawyers say it’s not that simple

University Business

Ban all diversity, equity and inclusion at school. Or else. You have 14 days. That was the ominous message in a four-page letter sent Friday by the U.S. Department of Education to campuses and states across the country. The new sweeping guidance, which the Trump administration indicated applies to nearly every aspect of educational life, prompted widespread panic and confusion among administrators at K12 schools and colleges.

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What Are College Presidents Saying About Trump? Not Much.

Confessions of a Community College Dean

What Are College Presidents Saying About Trump? Not Much. Josh Moody Fri, 02/21/2025 - 03:00 AM President Donald Trump is seeking to aggressively reshape higher education in ways that threaten programs and federal funding. College presidents are largely staying silent.

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"Will Universities Surrender or Resist?" Scholar Slams Trump's Threat to Defund Universities (Democracy Now!)

Higher Education Inquirer

The Trump administration has issued a two-week ultimatum for schools and universities across the United States to end all programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion DEI or risk losing federal funding. The Department of Education has already canceled some $600 million in grants for teacher training on race, social justice and other topics as part of its crusade against "woke" policies.

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Trump’s re-election to boost UK universities as fewer students choose U.S.

University Business

President Donald Trumps return to office may bring an unexpected boost to UK universities as fewer international students choose to study in the U.S., according to a British Council report. The trend is expected to dovetail with greater restrictions in Australia and Canada on international students, making the UK appear the most welcoming English-speaking country, the report said.

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Anti-DEI Executive Orders in Sweeping Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against President Donald J. Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, delivering a significant blow to the administrations efforts to curtail such initiatives in federal contracting and higher education. Paulette Granberry Russell Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore, ruled that the orders likely violate constitutional rights, particularly free speech protections, and granted the injunction reques

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Colleges are tearing down DEI with funding threats looming

University Business

Higher education leaders everywhere are scrambling to understand how recent orders by President Donald Trump’s administration to forego initiatives related to diversity, equity and inclusion impact their institutions. While some institutions are moving slowly to assess their current compliance, other are opting to make swift policy changes. An executive order during President Trump’s first week in office demanded colleges and universities end all DEI-related mandates, policies and pr

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