China told to reform education model to become global student hub
Study highlights how international students are treated as ‘a separate cohort’ and student advisors function like ‘nannies’
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College expels student for ‘racist’ social media post, then discovers what actually happened
Wesleyan College expelled a student for allegedly making racist social media posts.
College students value job-skills training over ‘elite education’: survey
A majority of respondents to a recent survey believe that higher education is headed in the “wrong direction” and would prefer a greater emphasis on a value-driven vocational education.
Looking for the Remote
Reopening plans in many new coronavirus hot spots were drafted before cases surged. Faculty members in those states want a do-over, in the form of an all-online fall or at least a delayed opening.
UCU: letting universities fail will mean towns and cities fail
Analysis for union shows universities are often among largest local employers and have ‘huge impact’ on town and city economies
Catholic university calls ‘White Privilege’ America’s ‘original sin’
In a recent virutal event, Sacred Heart University explained to students how "white privilege" is a sin.
Hamburg Confucius split latest sign of German caution over China
University’s international head says institutions have been ‘naive’ over global partnerships
University of Texas ‘increased its reliance on race’ after Supreme Court admissions ruling, lawsuit says
Students for Fair Admissions is hoping the third time’s the charm.
Counting Them In or Out?
With campuses mostly empty, college towns are reporting low response rates for the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau is allowing colleges to submit more data to get a more accurate count of students.
How universities and colleges are handling move-in days
Providing a safe, seamless experience will be a challenge, but institutions are taking proactive measures for reopening.
