EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Higher education institutions are facing what seems to be a universal problem: They need to do more with less. Budgets are being tightened across the country as enrollment struggles to return to pre-pandemic levels and government funds made available during the pandemic dry up. Meanwhile, demands on IT departments continue to grow as hybrid work and instruction become entrenched in college life.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Former Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail has filed a complaint alleging that the school engaged in retaliation against her and discrimination against her and other Black women. Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail Saint Augustine's University The law firm Sanford Heisler Sharp filed a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on McPhail’s behalf.

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The Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Gabriel Gutiérrez , University of Nebraska at Omaha Ferial Pearson , University of Nebraska at Omaha Derrick Nero , University of Nebraska at Omaha Sandra Rodríguez-Arroyo , University of Nebraska at Omaha Key Statement: Initiatives to recruit and retain Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) teachers are needed nationwide. This article describes a Future Teachers of Color Summit.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Building Up the Black Deaf Student Community Sara Weissman Wed, 12/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Gallaudet University is raising millions of dollars to introduce more supports for Black Deaf students and make amends for past wrongs.

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Ed.gov Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Borrowers Have More Time to Consolidate Loans to Benefit from the Adjustment By: Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray Since this summer, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) has approved almost $44 billion in debt relief for more than 900,000 borrowers as part of the payment count adjustment. This is a one-time initiative Continue Reading The post Seven Things to Know About the Student Loan Payment Count Adjustment appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In the past, it was a rite of passage: Students graduated high school and enjoyed a final summer at home before heading out to the next stop on their educational journey. For many, college wasn’t a matter of whether they would attend but where they would go. Now, economic uncertainty, fears about diminishing returns on their tuition and other investments, increased opportunities to work in the trades, and other factors have experts warning about a coming enrollment cliff for higher education ins

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Higher Education Whisperer

DECEMBER 17, 2023

ANU National Space Testing FacilityGreetings from the Australian National University for the launch of "Defence Industry in National Defence: Rethinking the Future of Australian Defence Industry Policy". In his opening, ANU VC Brian Schmidt, pointed out that the university has a fully equipped "ANU National Space Testing Facility" (worth a visit: it looks like a Bond villain's lair).

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Ed.gov Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) As part of the Raise the Bar: Lead the World Initiative, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) last month hosted a convening with national and local leaders to discuss the pivotal moment we found ourselves in, as we transform Continue Reading The post Administration of ESSA Title III State-Administered Grants Returns to OELA appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Even Scrooge would marvel at Queen Mary’s pay-docking over a marking boycott. No wonder higher education is in turmoil In this season of quizzing, here’s a real head-scratcher. Can you name the big British employer that punished staff for boycotting a small fraction of their work by taking all of their pay for each day of their boycott? So that even while employees did their other tasks, putting in weeks of work, their pay packets were pilfered, month after month, from high summer until almost t

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PUC

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By Becky St. Clair Ronnie Zanella was born in São Paulo, Brazil, into a family of musicians; his mother a piano teacher and composer, his father a violinist, his uncle a conductor and singer. “My mom put classical music on her belly while she was pregnant with both me and my older brother,” Zanella shares.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A Look Back at College Closures and Mergers Josh Moody Thu, 12/21/2023 - 03:00 AM More than a dozen colleges announced closures this year. Most struggled with enrollment issues that only accelerated after the coronavirus pandemic.

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Symplicity

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It's no secret that the demand for interns is high, with some companies already in the race for interns for the 2025 season. Internships have historically been a great opportunity for companies to bring quality entry-level talent into an organization, making them vital to student and employer success. A 2022 report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers recently found that 68 percent of interns get a full-time offer from the company they interned for.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Roompact’s poster competition is now closed and we’re ready to announce the winners. With so many diverse designs, events, and topics, picking ten was incredibly difficult. We tried to select a diverse group of winners that reflected the diversity of the submissions themselves. Thank you to all who entered! Your ideas are now a resource.

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CAPD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Explore Careers in Medicine & Healthcare with Prehealth Advising this IAP 2024! Join Prehealth Advising this IAP for a collection of events designed to help you explore your interest in careers at the intersection of medicine, healthcare, and research along with the chance to get involved in small-scale volunteer opportunities and clinical experiences.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Early undergraduate applications to Harvard fell by 17 percent this fall, according to data shared by the university. Harvard’s early-action program drew 7,921 applicants this cycle, compared to 9,553 last year.

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Symplicity

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For employers, extending offers to interns no matter what time of year is only half the battle in retaining the incoming class of temporary new hires. In a competitive workforce, it's not uncommon for interns to renege on accepted offers in hopes of finding something better. While sometimes this can be attributed to finding opportunities that better align with their long-term career goals, a lot of the time interns renege out of a lack of engagement with their future employers.

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 17, 2023

At 41, I’ve returned to university, an experience which, first time round, totally changed my life. Now I’m one of the oldest students in my year and already in debt, but I’ve discovered a newfound joy for education and the importance of learning Last time I had a first week at university, I successfully shaved a balloon covered in shaving foam without popping it, for which I won shots at the local nightclub, possibly jelly.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As the education sector faces over 2,500 cyberattacks per organization each week, cybersecurity remains a major focus for higher education institutions. In fact, it’s the top issue on EDUCAUSE’s 2024 priority list. And while IT departments everywhere know the value of cybersecurity, financial resources can be limited. So, when it comes to defending their data and networks, how higher education institutions prioritize security spending grows in importance.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 21, 2023

2023 Holiday Videos Bring Laughter and Togetherness Johanna Alonso Thu, 12/21/2023 - 03:00 AM This year’s holiday video greetings range from original songs and parodies of classic films to heartfelt reminders to prioritize compassion this season.

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PUC

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Peter Han graduated in 2012 with a B.A. in biology and a B.S. in film and television production. After PUC, he graduated from medical school in 2016, went on to residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery in 2021, head and neck surgical oncology fellowship in 2022, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship in June.

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Higher Education Whisperer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The ABC reports that "$100m Defence contract with KPMG rife with governance failures, review finds" (Linton Besser, Andrew Greene, ABC, 20 December 2023). The contact concerned Defence ICT2284 "One Defence Data" (1DD). 1DD is an ambitious project to unify all Defence data. This project appears to have been overly ambitious, and should have been scaled back.

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University Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the 40 years of the Carnegie Classification, doctoral institutions have vied for the coveted R1 class, a mark of excellence in research. But things are changing. Since announcing an overhaul in its metrics starting in 2025, a spate of institutions known for their dynamic approach to ensuring workforce viability and equitable academic pathways are due for some long-awaited recognition.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 21, 2023

After several weeks of controversy, Saint Mary’s College, a Roman Catholic women’s institution in Indiana, has reversed its previous decision to allow the admission of transgender women.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In recent months, public and private colleges and universities across the country have announced mass layoffs, program eliminations and campus closures. The measures come in response to significant budget shortfalls as a result of declining enrollment, the end of federal COVID-19 pandemic funding and other factors. Earlier this year, four of the 14 universities in the Big Ten Conference — Penn State, Nebraska, Minnesota and Rutgers — announced significant budget shortfalls, topping $100 million

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Universities Scotland says £48.5m cuts will lead to ‘hard choices’ next year Ministers in Edinburgh have cut spending on free university places for Scottish students, forcing universities to pare back on loss-making courses and cut spending. Universities Scotland, the umbrella body for the sector, said the proposed cuts of £48.5m in funding for teaching Scottish students would lead to “inescapably hard choices” next year, likely to include leaving teaching vacancies unfilled.

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University Business

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It’s now a little over a year that ChatGPT, the popular generative AI tool, has swept K12 and higher education into deep reflection on the nature of classroom teaching and student code of conduct. With AI likely going nowhere except deeper into students’ academic toolkits, researchers from ACT have recently helped paint a forecast showing how equipped future college applicants are with the technology.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Frustration Mounts Over Biden’s Latest Debt Relief Plans Katherine Knott Mon, 12/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Months of talks over how to forgive student loans for borrowers only highlighted how contentious the issue is—and how fraught the path ahead looks in 2024.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Texas transplant Elon Musk is planning to start a university in Austin, according to tax filings for one of his charities first reported by Bloomberg News. The charity, called The Foundation, plans to use a $100 million gift from Musk to create and launch a primary and secondary school in Austin focused on teaching science, technology, engineering and math.

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tanisha, 36, and Barbara Wiggins, received degrees in human services together from Onondaga Community College in Syracuse A New York mother and daughter duo have earned their college degrees together on the same day, fulfilling a lifelong dream for both of them. With her toddler in tow, Tanisha Wiggins, 36, walked across the stage alongside her mother, Barbara Wiggins, 58, at their college, Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, New York.

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Higher Education Whisperer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jaremus, Sincock, Patfield, Fray, Prieto and Gore (2023) from the Teachers and Teaching Research Centre, at University of Newcastle, have raised some very timely concerns about the dangers of pressuring young people into attending university, rather than vocational education. The researchers looked in detail at 22 Australian students during their schooling, and then 1 to 5 years after.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A Year in Views Elizabeth Redden Thu, 12/21/2023 - 09:25 AM As you put the cookies in the oven, catch up on any of these popular “Views” pieces from 2023.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 19, 2023

There are a handful of tell-tale signs a school is facing stress. Rider University, a landmark in central New Jersey for the past 158 years, has been grappling with most of them. The school is losing money. Over the past decade, it has lost about a fifth of its student body. And this month, the outlook for its credit rating, already below investment grade, was cut to negative.

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University Business

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The business landscape is rapidly changing. Teams are transforming and are more commonly hybrid. New technologies are being developed and adopted. New skills are expected. The old way of doing business is becoming obsolete, including out-of-date management styles. Old-style managers who see themselves as “the boss” often issue orders and demands to their direct reports without input.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Losing a member of the IT team hurts colleges and universities of any size, but the intensity and duration of the pain tend to increase as the size of the institution and its staff decrease. To start with, the retirement or resignation of one worker on a 10-person staff creates a significantly larger workload for fewer people than it would for a staff of 50.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 21, 2023

12 Months of Advice for Your Career Success Sarah Bray Thu, 12/21/2023 - 03:00 AM In advance of the new year, we highlight some of the most read articles in 2023 by a variety of authors on a range of topics.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Another SUNY institution is shrinking its footprint to account for a precipitous decline in student enrollment and a growing budget gap, this time at SUNY Fredonia. The college, which is about 50 miles south of Buffalo along the Lake Erie coastline, has lost about 40% of its enrolled student volume in the last decade and faces many of the same structural issues faced at SUNY Potsdam, the first state school to announce program cuts earlier this year.

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Ed.gov Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) As part of the Raise the Bar: Lead the World Initiative, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) last month hosted a convening with national and local leaders to discuss the pivotal moment we found ourselves in, as we transform Continue Reading The post Administration of ESSA Title III State-Administered Grants Returns to OELA appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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