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Ball State President Settles Free Speech Lawsuit https://bit.ly/41mE47s

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Wisconsin Regents Defend Firing President https://bit.ly/4c2cRNt

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Opinion | Evenings and Weekends Revisited

How can we revive the venerable tradition of after-hours classes? By Matt Reed: https://bit.ly/41ZrDi4

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Opinion | What Do Employers Mean by ‘AI Skills,’ Anyway?

A major survey shows students are anxious about career readiness in the face of AI—pointing to the need for more employer guidance. By Elisa J. Sobo and David M. Goldberg https://bit.ly/4sYopas

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🆕🎧 In this episode of The Key, host Sara Custer is joined by Joshua Bay, IHE’s student success reporter, to discuss the trends in student success including libraries and AI literacy, workforce readiness, and tackling loneliness.

Listen now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mnmolO

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Questions Swirl Over Virginia Tech Resignation

On the surface, the resignation of Virginia Tech President Tim Sands seems unremarkable. But a Thursday night message from Democratic Senator Tim Kaine has raised questions about Sands’ resignation. https://bit.ly/3OAC4Wh

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Florida AG Demands Law School Allow Turning Point Chapter https://bit.ly/41XTsqX

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Student Success | Student-Built Instruments Head to Space

Astrophysics students at the College of Charleston helped develop research instruments now bound for the International Space Station. https://bit.ly/4vkEOaK

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Canada to Stick With ‘Flawed’ International Student Caps

The policy has achieved political aims despite damage done to sector, say experts, after an auditor general report finds that officials vastly underestimated impact.

Read the latest from Times Higher Ed ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tF1MI6

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How Colleges Want to Tweak Workforce Pell Regs

The Pell Grant expansion received support from colleges and workforce organizations, but advocates say some changes are needed to make sure the program works as intended. https://bit.ly/3OzxGH3

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Making Graduate Admissions International Student–Friendly

Colleges are using a range of strategies—from WhatsApp and email templates to local counselors—to make the application process more seamless for international graduate students. https://bit.ly/4moRw4v

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4 State Bills Faculty Should Watch

Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Tennessee are considering legislation that will impact tenure, faculty governance and more. https://bit.ly/4c4c9iR

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Career Advice Reminder | Top 10 Ways to Avoid Student Complaints

It is more imperative than ever that we establish ourselves as calm and trustworthy leaders, writes Jennie Young. https://bit.ly/4tmf1Ol

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Oregon State Cascades Removes Chancellor Amid Investigation https://bit.ly/41V4tcD

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State Funding per Student Drops for First Time Since 2012 https://bit.ly/4t3NHUT

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Only Republicans Invited to Iowa Intellectual Freedom Event https://bit.ly/4bXVU6Q

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Opinion | Defunding MSIs Doesn’t Just Hurt Minority Students

The president has proposed zeroing out funding for minority-serving institutions, dismantling one of higher ed’s greatest success stories. Will Congress do enough to protect them? https://bit.ly/3PRFBQv

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Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Ending In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students https://bit.ly/4mlfs8z

Rothman Firing Divides Wisconsin Lawmakers Former Universities of Wisconsin system president alleged he was fired for no reason. Others indicate he had previously threatened to quit over tensions with the board.

Former Wisconsin system president Jay Rothman said he was blindsided by the board's efforts to push him out. Sources tell me that's "bullshit" — that Rothman had lost the confidence of campus chancellors and threatened to quit multiple times.
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Opinion | When War Changes Global Higher Ed

Military conflict has always been an acknowledged but abstract risk for universities building branch campuses in the Middle East. Now that risk has become a reality. By Jason E. Lane, Kevin Kinser and Jill Borgos: https://bit.ly/4tA2mGS

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Student Success | Forensics Lab Gives Students Real-World Experience

Neumann University’s forensics lab gives students hands-on skills while also supporting real investigations in the community. https://bit.ly/4mhlIhA

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A College for Health Care Apprentices

Reach University is breaking into health care, starting with behavioral health. Could this be a model for the field? https://bit.ly/4cgfM3Z

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Test-Optional Admits Don’t Feel Underqualified

Proponents of college admissions exams have argued that without the tests, colleges could admit students who aren’t ready. Researchers say their findings counter that claim. https://bit.ly/4spIsh1

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Rothman Firing Divides Wisconsin Lawmakers

Former Universities of Wisconsin system president alleged he was fired for no reason. Others indicate he had previously threatened to quit over tensions with the board. https://bit.ly/4mnl7Lx

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More Than Words

Presidents give poor marks to higher ed on rebuilding public trust, yet may be overrelying on institutional messaging in their own efforts. Experts help fill in the trust puzzle. https://bit.ly/420uuao

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Career Advice | Feel Stuck in a Teaching Rut? Try ‘Booping’

In Shrinking, the series’ protagonist, Jimmy (played by Jason Segel), introduces a strategy for disrupting behavior patterns that can make us feel stuck in a rut. Jimmy calls the strategy “booping.” https://bit.ly/4cxTHz4

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After Inflation, Faculty Salaries Declined This Fall https://bit.ly/4mj9YeI

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Interior Department Once Again Proposes Eliminating Tribal College Funding https://bit.ly/4t3q9iS

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After Backlash, BU President Apologizes for Removal of Pride Flags https://bit.ly/4dC3nJY

Text message bubble conversation: "I joke that when I moved from being a dean to president my friends stopped waving at me with all their fingers," Grey said. "I’ve heard that one from you too many times, Gordon. You need new material," Green said.

Opinion | The Odd Couple: Is Shared Governance Really Shared?

Rachel and Gordon talk about the rights and responsibilities of faculty senates. By Rachel Toor and E. Gordon Gee. https://bit.ly/48zlpZQ

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