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Daily Roundup: Other news from around higher ed
More law, medical schools won’t participate in U.S. News rankings. Prosecutors charge 25 in Florida for alleged fake nursing degrees scam.
Updated Jan. 27, 2023 -
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Education Department official renews call for free community college
In remarks at a conference for accreditors, Assistant Secretary Nasser Paydar also scolded some colleges for "chasing the rankings."
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What helps students receiving counseling stay in college?
Students facing issues like academic distress and anxiety were more likely to drop out, a new report found.
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Stanford, Columbia, Penn, Mount Sinai medical schools withdraw from U.S. News rankings
The exodus follows Harvard medical school and a contingent of law schools rejecting the listings.
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Only 22% of bachelor’s degree recipients would pay off loans under income-driven repayment proposal, report says
A Biden administration proposal would vastly lower the share of borrowers who fully pay off their federal debts, an Urban Institute analysis says.
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University of Minnesota president steps down from financial company board after weeks of questions
Joan Gabel said she wants to avoid “further distraction.” But she argued the university would have been protected by a conflict-of-interest plan.
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Florida university system won’t vote on tenure policy this week after drawing 1,300-plus comments
Faculty members had said the proposed post-tenure review process would undermine the concept of protecting research on controversial topics.
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Differences in academic preparation contribute to college-going disparities, paper finds
Brookings Institution found that comparing similarly prepared students shrunk racial, gender and socioeconomic divides in college enrollment.
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New Jersey bill would limit college transcript holds
Under proposed legislation, colleges mostly wouldn’t be able to block access to students’ academic records if they owed nontuition expenses.
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6 college admissions experts share their biggest predictions for 2023
A pending Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions and other shifts like ChatGPT’s effects on application essays could upend the landscape.
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OpinionProctoring companies erode trust between students and faculty with claims of widespread cheating
It’s time to reject proctoring software and rebuild the relationships between students and professors, one student argues.
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New Jersey governor pushes financial responsibility package in wake of state college financial troubles
Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing new auditing requirements and additional oversight authority for the state’s secretary of education.
Updated Jan. 21, 2023 -
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Workforce development, K-12 teacher shortages top list of state higher ed leaders’ concerns
A new survey from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association finds officials are working on improving the labor force.
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Q&AHow the stories students tell themselves affected their mental state early in the COVID-19 pandemic
A focus on positive change in the face of challenges is tied to better mental outlooks, according to Psychology Professor Jordan Booker's research.
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Split outlook for strong vs. weak colleges in 2023, S&P finds
Some institutions can likely weather a recession due to big balance sheets and student demand, but mergers and closures will likely pick up for others.
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College student, employee mental health worsened last year, survey finds
Student affairs professionals reported an increase in available mental health services but said more investment is needed across campuses.
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Noodle acquires Hubble Studios, South Africa-based learning design firm
The deal will help the company tap into the international education market and build its roster of corporate clients, it said.
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Saint Joseph’s University plans second acquisition in 2 years
The acquisition represents an expansion outside of Philadelphia for the Jesuit University, which is making a bid for prominence in a competitive market.
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Presentation College in South Dakota plans to close
The Catholic college's enrollment fell sharply in recent years. Leaders decided teach-outs are the "most responsible way" to help students get degrees.
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Deep Dive
How many colleges and universities have closed since 2016?
Presentation College is the second South Dakota institution on our list.
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Harvard Medical School rejects U.S. News rankings
The dean of the No. 1 medical school for research says rankings “create perverse incentives” for institutions to submit false or misleading data.
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Bay State College’s accreditation revoked amid accusations of mismanagement
The for-profit institution has long been under scrutiny, with some students fearing a sudden closure. That now appears imminent.
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Higher ed institutions to appeal Education Department’s $6B settlement with borrowers
Two for-profits and one nonprofit institution are attempting to block the deal, which would clear federal loan debts for over 200,000 borrowers.
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to end Title IX exemptions for religious colleges
The plaintiffs failed to prove religious exemptions were created to target LGBTQ students, the judge said.
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36% of higher ed supervisors are looking for other work, study finds
Fewer than half would look for new opportunities with their current employer, potentially causing tumult in institutions’ org charts and succession plans.
