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How library collections can help colleges diversify
Academic libraries can lead institution-wide DEI goals through material acquisition and improved accessibility, according to a new report.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Florida public university leaders object to proposed tenure rules tied to controversial state law
Officials criticized the draft policies for lacking due process and said they would in essence destroy tenure.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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Less than half of students whose colleges abruptly close go on to enroll elsewhere
College closures are most likely to affect for-profit college attendees, according to an analysis of 140,000-plus students.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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Over 1,830 colleges are test-optional for fall 2023 admissions
At least 90 of those institutions aren’t requiring the SAT or ACT through fall 2024, according to FairTest, a group advocating for limited use of assessments.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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48,000 University of California academic workers go on strike
Graduate students, teaching assistants and postdocs are demanding better pay and benefits in what they call the largest strike ever at an academic institution.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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Roughly a third of medical schools have DEI incentives for employees, report finds
Two-thirds of surveyed schools have a plan to diversify faculty recruitment, but less than half of promotion and tenure policies reward faculty DEI work.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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New international student enrollment surged 80% last year
Increases continued this fall as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease, according to a survey of more than 600 U.S. higher education institutions.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 14, 2022 -
Troubled for-profit ASA College to lose accreditation
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education will yank ASA’s accreditation by March over issues with its governance and resources.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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How higher ed can engage veterans — from a university president who is a veteran
Identify how veterans differ from traditional students and support them accordingly, says the president of the University of Montana.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Final arguments unfold as Sweet v. Cardona settlement nears conclusion
U.S. District Judge William Alsup heard arguments this week from the Biden administration as well as colleges that oppose the deal.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Federal judge declares Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan unlawful
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman, a Trump appointee, vacated the program in his ruling, saying it infringes on Congress’ powers.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Coursera announces layoffs as revenue growth slows
CEO Jeff Maggioncalda said Coursera is “entering a different chapter now” amid cooling enthusiasm for ed tech companies.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Louisiana to require colleges to report foreign gifts worth $50,000 or more
Legislation passed earlier this year may foreshadow similar moves by other states and governors.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Off-campus students lack equitable access to broadband, researchers say
College leaders should include internet costs when calculating a student's financial need, study suggests.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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US Sen. Ben Sasse wins final OK to become next University of Florida president
The state system governing body confirmed the Nebraska Republican despite student and faculty objections over his legislative record.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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ABA advances proposal to end LSAT requirements
A committee recommendation to ax entrance exam mandates sets up key votes next week and in February.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Blunder renders Harvard’s $15M insurance policy useless in Supreme Court case
A federal judge ruled the Ivy League institution failed to properly alert an insurer about the case.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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College presidential searches still favor White candidates, report says
Different search firm practices, hiring processes and job descriptions can change an exclusionary status quo, says the College Futures Foundation.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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Researchers must better explain their findings and counter misinformation, survey suggests
The findings from Elsevier have broad implications for higher ed, which accounts for about half of the country's basic research.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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2U reports flat revenue a year after edX acquisition
The company, which helps colleges run online programs, also reported that its net loss doubled year over year to $120 million in the third quarter.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Sponsored by TouchNetLearn how better campuswide data can improve profits and reduce waste
ID management technology is a core campus capability that touches all aspects of the student experience.
Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Q&AHow can colleges better serve students with autism?
Professor Sarah Howorth says her program at the University of Maine helps bridge the gap between high school and college for students with autism.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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A rising share of student loan borrowers are struggling to pay their other debts, watchdog says
But the Biden administration’s debt relief plan could help a large chunk of these borrowers, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau analysis.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Intensive advising program sees early success at New York 2-year college
The Viking ROADS project replicates a program that nearly doubled graduation rates at another community college.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Two-thirds of colleges plan to grow efforts to reach foreign students and expand their global presence
But only 28% have studied the effects of their past efforts, a new report from the American Council on Education found.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 3, 2022
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