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Dr. Kavita BalaKavita Bala, currently the dean of the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science at Cornell University has been named the university’s 17th provost. An expert in computer vision and graphics, Bala will succeed John Siliciano, professor of law in Cornell Law School, who has served as interim provost since…
Editor’s Note: On the cusp of the most consequential election cycle of our time, public scholarship can help provide nuance, context, and clarity to a range of pressing issues. ByDr. Khalilah L. Brown-Dean centering policy questions and offering action-based strategies, this scholarship inspires us to make informed choices at the local, state, and national levels….
Higher education’s season of retrenchment has continued into the fall semester, with public and private institutions around the country shedding programs and employees as they grapple with heavy competition for students, soaring costs and revenue constraints. The cuts often follow other, less drastic measures to plug budget gaps, such as leaving positions unfilled and reducing…
The University of Michigan-Dearborn, a 100% commuter campus where 40% are transfer students, partnered with Mentor Collective during the pandemic to address student engagement challenges by implementing effective mentorship programs. Melissa Stone, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, experienced this mentorship transformation both as a leader and a parent. “My son started here, and I got…
Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Mindful. Lighthearted. Purposeful. What do you like most about your job? I get to work with and provide guidance to an amazing team of professionals at Boundless Learning who are focused on using technology to make a difference in people’s lives by connecting them to accessible and inclusive…
The submission deadline for the ESOS Amendment Bill passed on September 26, revealing a diverse range of responses. Some were submitted by MPs representing their constituents, while others came from key players across all provider types. Smaller registered training organisations have also voiced concerns, highlighting the unique impact of the Bill that is set to…
The NSW-based institution is the second Australian university to establish an offshore campus in the newly constructed central business district – the GIFT City. Similar to Deakin University, which started welcoming students to its India campus in July, the University of Wollongong (UOW) will be offering postgraduate courses. Although Deakin offers courses in Cyber Security…
Dive Brief: Amid ongoing budget deficits and projected tuition revenue declines, George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School is facing a cumulative loss of $38.3 million by fiscal 2025, according to documents presented to the university’s governing board for a Thursday meeting. Preliminary figures show that fall enrollment in the law school has increased 18.4%…
A recent survey conducted by CampusESP and Ruffalo Noel Levitz has shed light on what over 11,000 parents of prospective college students are seeking from their chosen institutions. The comprehensive survey — the 2024 Prospective Family Engagement Report — provides a wealth of data and insights, but these are the top six takeaways that could…
Tuition fees must be index-linked to inflation, says the report It recommends a new partnership with Whitehall to stabilise university finances and boost their economic contributions A new global strategy should enhance universities’ reach while reducing financial dependence on international student fees In a report, released on behalf of Universities UK on September 30, universities…