Robert Kelchen
JANUARY 7, 2025
It is safe to say that there is a lot of concern right now about the financial viability of higher education. And while I think fewer colleges are going to close than pundits predict (and check out my recent NBER working paper on factors associated with college closures), it is still going to be a bumpy ride as colleges try to cut costs after efforts to increase revenue are unsuccessful.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 8, 2025
A new study reveals a concerning decline in academic freedom across U.S. higher education, with more than one-third of faculty members reporting increased constraints on their ability to teach, conduct research, and speak freely compared to six or seven years ago. The national survey, conducted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in partnership with the American Association of University Professors, found that 35% of faculty say they have less freedom to teach co
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Great College Advice
JANUARY 7, 2025
Congratulations on completing the first semester of your junior year of high school! As we laid out back in August , your junior year is the most important year in preparing for college admissions from an academic standpoint as it is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application and it will likely be your most rigorous year of classes with AP, Honors and/or IB courses.
The Guardian Higher Education
JANUARY 6, 2025
Downwardly mobile graduates are arguably becoming the UKs electoral kingmakers and could spur a political revolution Some groups loom larger in the national imagination than others. It has become a shibboleth that economically left, socially conservative ex-Labour voters in the red wall are the UKs political kingmakers and therefore must be wooed. Yet there is little mention of the graduate without a future , a group that first emerged after the 2010 student protests and continues to grow in nu
Roompact
JANUARY 5, 2025
Residence life professionals often joke about the perennial stress of the job: late-night duty calls, back-to-back meetings, endless emails, and an overwhelming list of responsibilities. While humor can be a healthy coping mechanism, it also hints at a larger cultural issue (one that certainly has been highlighted by work culture during and since the pandemic.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 5, 2025
A new report from United Educators reveals that enrollment concerns reclaimed the top spot as the most pressing risk facing colleges and universities in 2024, with 71% of institutions identifying it as a major challenge. This represents an increase from 67% in the previous year. The annual Top Risks Survey, which gathered responses from 194 colleges and universities between August and December 2024, showed a significant shift in institutional priorities.
HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)
JANUARY 10, 2025
Fostering Interdepartmental Collaboration to Drive a More Effective and Engaging Student Journey Achieving success in your higher education marketing strategy requires seamless collaboration between your admissions and marketing teams to create a connected, consistent student journey experience. When these teams align, they move beyond their isolated efforts and build a unified strategy that not only captures students attention but also drives meaningful engagement and enrollments.
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Roompact
JANUARY 9, 2025
We're pleased to welcome back Paul into the guest spot this week as he chats with Dustin about utilizing intentional conversations as a simple, effective tool to create supportive environments for residents. They explore how to integrate intentional conversations, ways to overcome challenges, and resources to learn more.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 7, 2025
A groundbreaking report released by Generation Hope reveals the devastating impact of housing insecurity on student parents pursuing higher education. The report, "Breaking Barriers: The Hidden Struggles of Student Parents and Housing Insecurity," highlights how the intersection of parenting responsibilities and housing challenges creates significant obstacles for students trying to complete their degrees.
Ed.gov Blog
JANUARY 8, 2025
By: Alex Turney, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education recently announced over $250 million in new investments through the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) awards to increase academic recovery and to scale innovative evidence-based solutions to drive improvement. During this most recent competition for the EIR Continue Reading The post Education Awards over $250 million to Support Data-Driven Innovation for Students and
The Guardian Higher Education
JANUARY 7, 2025
Renowned drama school says unprecedented funding challenges make degrees unviable from September 2025 One of the UKs most celebrated drama schools, which counts the Oscar-winners Olivia Colman, Daniel Day-Lewis and Jeremy Irons among its alumni, is to scrap its undergraduate degrees due to a range of financial challenges. Bristol Old Vic theatre school, founded in 1946, said its undergraduate training model was now financially unsustainable.
Roompact
JANUARY 4, 2025
At many universities, live-in residence life professional positions such as residence hall coordinators, assistant directors, and area coordinators are seen as “entry-level stepping stone” roles for individuals aspiring to move into higher positions within higher education or student affairs. This perception undermines the significance of these positions and the professionals who occupy them.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 8, 2025
Milwaukee Area Technical College's inaugural vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging retaliatory termination after she reported racial and disability discrimination concerns. Eva Martinez Powless Eva Martinez Powless, who served as MATC's first DEI officer starting in 2021, claims in the lawsuit filed December 30 in the U.S.
The Change Leader, Inc.
JANUARY 7, 2025
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Jeremy Young, Program Director of Freedom to Learn at PEN America. The discussion examines the growing challenges to academic freedom and free speech in higher education, including state legislative attempts to restrict institutional autonomy, the impact of DEI bans, and strategies for university leaders to protect academic independence.
The Guardian Higher Education
JANUARY 5, 2025
Learning and Work Institute says 71% of Londoners and 65% of adults in Scotland will have degree by 2035, compared with 29% in East Yorkshire Economic growth in the UK risks being held back by a skills chasm between regions, as London and the south-east suck in highly qualified workers, according to a report by the Learning and Work Institute. The gap between high- and low-skilled areas of the UK is already wider than in many comparable countries and is forecast to widen, the thinktank says.
Roompact
JANUARY 7, 2025
During my time in Residence Life as a Hall Director, I was located exclusively in the midwest region, specifically in Minnesota and Iowa. The Upper Midwest Region – Association of College and University Housing Officers (UMR-ACUHO) was the organization that I was predominantly involved with. But, while I was a Hall Director for four and.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 7, 2025
The San Diego Foundation (SDF) announced a $4 million commitment to support local high school students facing homelessness, in foster care, or learning English prepare for college success. The initiative comes as recent data shows significant graduation disparities among vulnerable student populations in San Diego County. While the overall graduation rate reached 84.6% in 2023-24, only 4% of English learners, 8% of foster youth, and 8% of homeless students graduated.
University Business
JANUARY 7, 2025
Institutions highly dependent on state funding will inevitably suffer lower graduation rates if appropriations decline, but more money won’t necessarily increase student outcomes, declares a study from the Bipartisan Policy Center. The Washinton D.C.-based think tank analyzed reports conducted by the Urban Institute and the Midwestern Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and various scholarly articles from the past decade to observe how variance in state appropriations affects the attainment
Higher Education Whisperer
JANUARY 5, 2025
In its latest social media promotion Torrens University has boasted "Think this ad was written by an AI expert? You'd be right. Apply now to graduate with a Graduate Certificate of Software Engineering". It is a bold move, but a little confusing as there is a lot more to software engineering than AI. Also a graduate certificate is only six months full time study.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 10, 2025
Katherine Franke, a law professor whose interview became the subject of a university investigation, says shes effectively been terminated. A longtime tenured Columbia University law professor who faced public criticism from her own president and Congressional Republicans will no longer teach at the institution after more than 25 years as a faculty member there.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 6, 2025
Its a reminder that you are a representation for many others and many other players that look the same way I do. Your color shouldnt matter. Your evidence of your work should. After leading the University of Notre Dames football team to a 23-10 victory over the University of Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, head coach Marcus Freeman Christian Collins guaranteed that this years NCAA Division 1 FBS national championship will be the first to feature a Black head coach regardless of the victor between Fre
University Business
JANUARY 7, 2025
The fall of 2023 marked the first turnaround period for college enrollment in a decade, new research proclaims. Here’s a look at that data. There were notable increases in enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students, students of two or more races and U.S. nonresident students, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JANUARY 9, 2025
More higher education institutions are evaluating their technology assets in terms of sustainability. Sustainable devices are better for the environment, reduce costs and promote efficiency.Here are five vital questions that IT leaders should ask about this emerging priority. 1. Why Is Sustainability Important for Asset Management? Short device and server refresh cycles, rapid product upgrades, and Moores Law have made IT a laggard when it comes to sustainability.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 8, 2025
Online Degrees Out of Reach Liam Knox Wed, 01/08/2025 - 03:00 AM Fewer than half of students at the largest nonprofit online institutions earn a degree after eight years. Is it an unfortunate reality or a cry for accountability?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 6, 2025
In a significant leadership transition at one of legal education's key institutions, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has appointed Sudha Setty as its new president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. Setty, who currently serves as dean of the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, will bring her extensive experience in legal education and commitment to diversity to the organization.
University Business
JANUARY 10, 2025
Policymakers will most likely focus on the return on investment, or ROI, of college programs in 2025 to appease taxpayers who are skeptical of higher education. However, some critics believe that Florida policymakers are attempting to use an economic tool to justify a conservative agenda: scrappingwomen- and gender-based studies. The state Board of Governors announced a new pilot program that would examine the economic return of women- and gender-based studies and four other academic programs ac
Higher Education Inquirer
JANUARY 8, 2025
OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO EARN FREE COLLEGE CREDIT A new, high-quality path to free college credit was launched in 2017. The goal of the program, dubbed Freshman Year for Free, is to make college more accessible and affordable for high school students, college students and adult learners, including active duty military personnel, their families, and veterans.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
Watching Their Words: Faculty Say Theyre Self-Censoring Ryan Quinn Thu, 01/09/2025 - 03:00 AM Many scholars say theyre not giving certain assignments and are being careful in what they say to studentsand to one another.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 8, 2025
California community college presidents and chancellors are spending less time in their roles while the leadership ranks are becoming increasingly diverse, highlighting Dr. Larry Galizio both challenges and progress in the nation's largest public higher education system. Those are the findings included the Community College League of California's 11th biennial CEO Tenure & Retention Study.
University Business
JANUARY 9, 2025
Cyberattacks on colleges and universities have been on the rise for years, and this trend will likely continue in 2025. In response to this, we can expect to see a number of new data privacy and security developments that will impact higher education in the new year. So, as industry leaders start putting their resolutions into practice this month, here are a few more worth adding to the list.
Parchment
JANUARY 7, 2025
Non-degree credentials are growing rapidly, but what does non-degree credential quality look like? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Van Noy, Director of the Education & Employment Research Center at Rutgers University. She shares a framework for non-degree credential quality and highlights the research around outcomes for non-degree credential attainers.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
Federal Judge Vacates Biden Title IX Overhaul Katherine Knott Thu, 01/09/2025 - 01:24 PM Republican state officials are celebrating the order as a massive win, saying it blocks the rule nationwide.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 8, 2025
Medical schools across the United States are facing new challenges in maintaining student diversity, according to data released Thursday by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). While overall first-year enrollment increased slightly by 0.8% in the 2024-25 academic year, matriculation rates among historically underrepresented groups showed significant declines.
University Business
JANUARY 10, 2025
An Idaho legislative committee is reviewing a draft bill titled the Freedom of Inquiry in Higher Education, presented by Republican Senator Ben Toews. The proposal aims to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices from state-funded colleges and universities and redirect those resources to academic support programs for all students. My goal is to work together with our higher education partners to move us in the right direction of guaranteeing the freedom of speech and freedom of thou
Higher Education Inquirer
JANUARY 4, 2025
From MIT Press: " The Myth That Made Us exposes how false narrativesof a supposedly post-racist nation, of the self-made man, of the primacy of profit- and shareholder value-maximizing for businesses, and of minimal government interferencehave been used to excuse gross inequities and to shape and sustain the US economic system that delivers them. Jeff Fuhrer argues that systemic racism continues to produce vastly disparate outcomes and that our brand of capitalism favors doing little to reduce d
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 8, 2025
4 of 5 Western New Mexico U Regents Resign Amid Controversy Josh Moody Wed, 01/08/2025 - 03:00 AM Mounting scrutiny over a multimillion-dollar exit package for an outgoing president prompted the regents to resign.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 8, 2025
In this important and timely examination of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Dr. Joseph L. Jones, a political science professor at Clark Atlanta University, delivers what may be the most important critique of these institutions in recent memory. Drawing from his unique trajectory as a first-generation college student turned HBCU president and professor, Black, Not Historically Black combines scholarly analysis with raw personal testimony to create a work that is both an indi
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