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Taliban Government Suspends University Education for Female Students in Afghanistan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Taliban government has suspended university education for all female students in Afghanistan , CNN reported. Despite promises to preserve women’s rights, the Taliban government has demonstrated the opposite.

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Veteran Sues U.S. Government, Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Black Vets

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

government, alleging that it has historically discriminated against Black military veterans, denied them access to housing and education benefits, and rejected service-related disability claims at far higher rates than other veterans, Task & Purpose reported.

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How Innovation and Shared Governance Influence Turnaround SuccessThe National Louis University Story

The Change Leader, Inc.

Transformation Blog Governance postsSuccessfully reinventing a college or university into a truly innovative school after cutting a significant portion of programs sounds near impossible.

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Alignment Issues in Higher Ed Governance and Governing BoardsChanging Higher Ed Podcast 128 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. John A. White

The Change Leader, Inc.

White, discuss changes in higher ed governance and governing boards, and strategies for aligning trustees with the CEO’s strategic mission and strategies. What's causing the alignment issues in Higher Ed Governance and Governing Boards? Governance Podcasts

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Meharry Medical College and Nashville Metro Government Form Agreement to House Nashville General Hospital

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Meharry Medical College and Nashville Metro government have come to an agreement that will give millions of dollars to the college for housing Nashville General Hospital, The Tennessean r eported.

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Four Key Elements of Successful Data Governance

Collegis Education Data Management

Data governance has a number of definitions, but I like Google’s definition best. This definition does two things: It provides a strategic view of data governance, and it stresses the importance of the role of principles that apply to data throughout its existence.

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Virginia aims to end outdated governance system

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Most notably, it has a unique governing structure: Richard Bland shares a board of visitors with the College of William & Mary and is governed by a committee of William & Mary board members.

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Back to the Campus Says Chinese Government

Higher Education Whisperer

According to media reports, the government of China has placed restrictions on its citizens studying online at foreign universities (Australian universities welcome snap decision by China to ban online studies, The Guardian, 29 January 2023).

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Government refuses to fund UK students at new medical school despite ‘chronic’ doctor shortage

The Guardian Higher Education

The government is refusing to fund a single place at Three Counties Medical School, University of Worcester, despite health bosses in the area saying they are spending £70m a year on agency staff to plug a chronic shortage of doctors.

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A practical model for implementing strong shared governance (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Editorial Tags: Career Advice Governance Show on Jobs site: Image Source: Olga Kurbatova/istock/getty images plus Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Is this diversity newsletter?: Keith D.

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Governors Address Broadband Issues in State of States 2023 - Governing

Ray Schroeder

Governors are going deep on broadband. Whether an incumbent or newly elected, thanks to a historic infusion of federal funds, governors cited the millions in investment going to bolstering connectivity within their borders, with many getting specific about residents and businesses slated for high-speed Internet: Missouri Gov. Mike Parson mentioned $250 million to expand broadband to connect every household, business, school and farm in the state; Nebraska Gov.

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Australian Government non-response to the Future of Work and Workers Report

Higher Education Whisperer

The Australian Government response to the Future of Work and Workers report, has been released. Unfortunately, despite the titles, this is not a response to the report, just a statement of what the government was already doing. Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers

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Overcoming Governance Challenges in Higher EducationChanging Higher Ed Podcast 122 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Richard "Dick" Chait

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Richard “Dick” Chait, two leading experts on governance and management in higher education, discuss how the governing structures of colleges and universities have changed over the years. Governance Podcasts

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Careers by Design: Scottish Government’s Career Review

Teaching Matters Student Employment

In this post, Shelagh Green, Director of Careers Service at The University of Edinburgh, offers an overview of the Scottish Government’s 2022 review of careers services for young people.

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Advice for better board governance as higher ed begins 2023 (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

But what is effective governance? Editorial Tags: Career Advice Governance Show on Jobs site: Image Source: Flash vector/istock/getty images plus Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Is this diversity newsletter?:

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Australian Government Funding $18.5M Microcredentials Pilots

Higher Education Whisperer

Jason Clare MPJason Clare, Australian Minister for Education has announced $18.5M for a Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education (9 November 2022). This is targeted at skills shortages in areas including teaching, engineering, health, and technology.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 2:The Updated Board Duties

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this second post of our three-part series on the New Higher Education Governance Model, we discuss the updated board duties in higher ed and how boards can embrace their new roles and responsibilities as they work to meet the challenges facing colleges and universities today.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 5: Board ImprovementBuilding a Culture of Continuous Board Improvement and Accountability

The Change Leader, Inc.

At The Change Leader, we propose a culture of continuous board improvement and accountability as a way to avoid the detrimental impact of stagnant governance. Governance Blog Business of Higher Ed

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 5: Board ImprovementBuilding a Culture of Continuous Board Improvement and Accountability

The Change Leader, Inc.

At The Change Leader, we propose a culture of continuous board improvement and accountability as a way to avoid the detrimental impact of stagnant governance. . Governance Blog Business of Higher Ed

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Do You Have a Governance Crisis in Your Higher Ed Institution?

The Change Leader, Inc.

Are you experiencing a governance crisis, or is one right around the corner? Higher ed finds itself at a crossroads when it comes to many things, but especially board governance. . Governance Blog board governance

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance: Part 1Raising the Bar for College and University Leaders

The Change Leader, Inc.

Our institutions of higher learning must begin embracing a new model for higher education governance and shared governance. Governance BlogAs change continually buffets colleges and universities, higher education boards are increasingly finding themselves in the hot seat.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 3:How New Board Roles Facilitate Institutional Transformation

The Change Leader, Inc.

In our series Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance, part 1 discussed raising the bar for college and university leaders. Governance Blog

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 4:How The Board and President Relationships Have Evolved

The Change Leader, Inc.

In part 4 of the Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance series, we're diving into how board roles continue to shift, even as higher education’s focus evolves with the rapidly changing environment. Governance Blog Leadership and Culture

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University Governance in Crises with Dr. Gordon Gee | Changing Higher Ed 049

The Change Leader, Inc.

We discuss university governance in crises and how the current coronavirus pandemic puts an intense spotlight on leadership, both at the administrative and board levels. Governance Business of Higher Ed Leadership and Culture Podcasts Strategic Planning and Management

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How to Prevent Accreditation Issues Due to Governance Failures: A Case Study

The Change Leader, Inc.

How to Prevent Accreditation Issues Due to Governance Failures is a case study demonstrating governance failure's role in accreditation crisis. Accreditation Blog Christian Higher Ed Governance

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University Governance During Crisis with Dr. Cathy Trower | Changing Higher Ed 040

The Change Leader, Inc.

University Governance during Crisis Situations with Dr. Cathy Trower and Dr. Drumm McNaughton offers insights into the board’s role during a major crisis, such as the current pandemic. Crisis Management Business of Higher Ed Governance Podcasts Strategic Planning and Management

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4 Keys to Getting Rural Broadband Right - Brent Skorup and Patricia Patnode, Governing

Ray Schroeder

The Government Accountability Office recently reported that there are more than 100 federal broadband programs at more than a dozen agencies. It’s not just about the dollars but about spending the money effectively. The focus should be on reducing costs for the private companies that provide most of the investment, rather than propping up sickly projects. In our estimation, the main villain for states and Internet service providers is complexity.

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Strategic Board Leadership Creates New University Governance Paradigmwith Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Henry Stoever | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 066

The Change Leader, Inc.

Strategic board leadership is an emerging paradigm of university governance that can help higher education institutions navigate multiple challenges. Governance Podcasts

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Perceptions of Government Responses to COVID-19: Academic Minute

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Today on the Academic Minute : Anna Amirkhanyan, professor of public administration and policy at American University, explores how different populations around the world perceived their governments” responses to COVID. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. Is this diversity newsletter?: Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?: Trending: Live Updates: liveupdates0

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Birmingham-Southern College needs $37.5M in government money to stay open, officials say - Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive

Ray Schroeder

million in government money, which would serve as a stopgap while it ramps up a colossal fundraising effort, its president, Daniel Coleman, said in a statement. Birmingham-Southern College, a private liberal arts institution in Alabama, faces financial ruin and cannot stay open past May without new funding, according to state legislators. The roughly 1,000-student college is seeking $37.5

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LSU student government ‘strongly condemns’ President Tate over campus building names

University Business

The post LSU student government ‘strongly condemns’ President Tate over campus building names appeared first on University Business. The LSU Student Senate unanimously passed a resolution to ‘strongly condemn’ LSU president William Tate for what they see as inaction by the university in renaming buildings on campus that students have deemed offensive.

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Digital Governance: getting everyone singing from the same hymn sheet

Terminalfour

Web Teams are very good at ‘managing’ their online presence, but organisations aren’t too great at ‘governing’ it. We examine

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Defend your college’s academic freedom: Here’s a toolkit to help you do it

University Business

To uphold academic freedom and shared governance, faculty are responsible for creating course curricula— not government officials.

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After a ‘no confidence’ vote, JSU sits its seventh president since 2010

University Business

Jackson State University’s web page for the office of the president features a picture of the interim president, her name and a text scroll that reads, “Check back for future updates.” ” The rest of the page is vacant, save some general hyperlinks.

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U.S. joins international partnership to shine light on growing cyberattacks

University Business

” This is the message from the Biden Administration to all school and government organizations amidst persistent and malicious cyber threats. cybersecurity education government higher education India initiative Japan online safety Quad Cyber Challenge

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AAUP on Florida College System: “We are appalled”

University Business

“The AAUP is appalled at the blatant violation of academic freedom and shared governance that the presidents of the Florida College System (FCS) have pledged to commit,” wrote the AAUP in a recent statement. “By dictating course content, they are also usurping the primary responsibility for the curriculum traditionally accorded the faculty under principles of shared governance.”

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Government and Universities Battle Sexual Abusewith Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Rob Showers | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 017

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this podcast: Government and Universities Battle Sexual Abuse.Robert Showers Esq. has had a long and storied career in law. Prior to founding Simms Showers LLP, he was a principal at Gammon & Grange in charge of the litigation department, and before that was with the U.S.

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A pantomime without a happy ending

SRHE

The year-long pantomime that was government in 2022 started trying to be managerial and serious, just as the true pantomime season got into full swing and TV started showing the usual repeats specials.

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Where should freedom of speech responsibilities in higher education lie?

SRHE

Government & Higher Education Policy freedom of speech Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act Office for Students

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Memo to Universities UK: don’t let this crisis go to waste

SRHE

As we survey the present carnage [2] in government, what are vice-chancellors to do? First, take stock of the damage to the machinery of government, both in the Department for Education and the Office for Students. At government level we had three Secretaries of State in the space of just 48 hours. It said in effect that they like the way the OfS is doing the government’s bidding, but they want it done quicker and better. by Rob Cuthbert.

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Why your institution needs an up-to-date flexible work policy

EAB

Insights Administrative Efficiency and Effectiveness Facilities Management Hiring and Recruiting Remote Work Space Governance

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Deprivation data: Introducing a new UK-wide area-based measure

SRHE

Indeed, local government looking at poverty in the area highlight that ‘There are difficulties in using the SIMD in rural areas. Access and Widening Participation Government & Higher Education Policy deprivation economy equality Equality of opportunity HESA Jisc Social equity in HE

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Australian Higher Education Review

Higher Education Whisperer

Professor Mary O’KaneThe Australian government has tasked Professor Mary O’Kane, and a panel of six other eminent Australians to conduct a Higher Education Review, as part of the Australian Universities Accord. The term "accord" is one Labor governments favour for broad agreements with sectors of the economy (most famously used for a 1980s agreement with unions). Australian Government Australian Universities Accord education policy