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This milestone is a testament to the insights and dedication of our community. The upcoming conference in Toulouse will be a pivotal moment to commemorate our commitment to the sector, bringing together professionals from around the world to connect, share and inspire. Read on to discover some of the outstanding achievements that make this anniversary…
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: As deferred maintenance at higher education institutions mounts, the growing backlog of needed capital investment presents a “hidden liability” for the sector, according to a Moody’s Ratings report this month. Collectively, the capital needs for…
The industry has called the limit on international students damaging and “a handbrake” on the sector’s growth, in response to the announcement made this morning. The national planning level for 2025 sets a cap of 270,000 new international student commencements, making a clear distinction between higher education and vocational education and training sectors. Publicly funded…
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The University of Virginia updated its protest policies Monday to include a ban on encampments and to require anyone wearing a mask on campus to provide identification when requested by university officials. The state flagship…
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Top House Republicans are demanding that the leaders of 10 high-profile universities detail how they will respond to encampments, protests and other demonstrations this fall. Missouri Rep. Jason Smith, the chair of the Ways and…
What does student success mean? Some colleges associate student success with high graduation rates, others focus on alumni achievements, and then other colleges emphasize test scores and grades. Since institutions use different definitions regarding the term “student success,” it raises a critical question: Who are we leaving behind? Dr. Merrill L. Irving Jr.The declining enrollment…
Higher ed retention rates are on the upswing, say researchers, coinciding with institutions’ growing use of data capture and analysis to identify risk factors and intervene before students jump ship. Student retention remains a leading priority — and source of headaches — for higher ed leaders amidst a shrinking pool of students, rising competition and…
The ESOS amendment – which include proposals to cap the number of international students coming to Australia and new ministerial powers to set the number of students on each individual university course – were roundly criticised by sector leaders at a senate hearing in Sydney this morning (August 26). The proposed cap on student numbers…
New Zealand’s position as a growing power provider of education for overseas students – plus the market’s potential for growth – were given particular prominence by speakers at the NZIEC KI TUA conference in Wellington, taking place August 6-7. Higher education institutions in the country were praised for swiftly bouncing back on international student numbers…
With classes about to begin for a new semester at colleges and universities across the world, instructors and students are preparing for the common experience of the first day of class. The first day of class of any given course is something that happens only once and can be over so quickly – perhaps too…