Facial recognition technology for online exams raises privacy and racial bias concerns
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR — As students take exams remotely, universities around the world are adopting proctoring software that uses facial recognition systems. Some complain the systems are racially biased or overly invasive.
Read More about Facial recognition technology for online exams raises privacy and racial bias concernsSeveral colleges move classes online amid spike in COVID-19 cases
INSIDE HIGHER ED — On Friday, the nation set a new record for daily infections, reporting more than 184,000 in one day. Experts have long predicted that the winter would be worse for infections, leading to more outbreaks across the country. And they also predicted that the wave would not bypass American colleges and universities.
Read More about Several colleges move classes online amid spike in COVID-19 casesSurvey: International college student enrollment dropped by 43 percent this fall
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The total number of international students studying at U.S. universities, whether from within the U.S. or online from abroad, decreased by 16 percent this fall, while enrollments of new international students decreased by 43 percent, according to a new survey of more than 700 colleges.
Read More about Survey: International college student enrollment dropped by 43 percent this fallCollege application group reports decrease in applications, especially among first-generation applicants and those eligible for aid
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Common Application received 8 percent fewer applications through Nov. 2 compared to last year, and 60 percent of its 921 members were reporting application declines. Applications from first-generation students and those eligible for application fee waivers were down 16 percent.
Read More about College application group reports decrease in applications, especially among first-generation applicants and those eligible for aidSurvey: Faculty reports chronic stress related to pandemic-related disruptions
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The early days of the pandemic took a toll on faculty members, but for many, peak stress is now, according to a new study of faculty mental health from Course Hero. Researchers for the study website surveyed hundreds of faculty members on and off the tenure track, across institution types, this fall.
Read More about Survey: Faculty reports chronic stress related to pandemic-related disruptionsNational Student Clearinghouse reports drop in college enrollment, especially among Black and Hispanic students
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center has been studying the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on enrollment in higher education, producing a new report about every month this fall. Black and Hispanic enrollment in community colleges is still down more than white and Asian enrollment.
Read More about National Student Clearinghouse reports drop in college enrollment, especially among Black and Hispanic studentsGeorgia State University Law students and faculty participate in pandemic relief and social justice efforts
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY — With the advent of COVID-19 and the global rise of Black Lives Matter demonstrations, the Georgia State Law community spent the summer leading the way toward justice. Here’s a look at how some of our faculty, students and alumni are making a difference when people need it most.
Read More about Georgia State University Law students and faculty participate in pandemic relief and social justice effortsAlaska court denies request for alternative bar licensing for law graduates
BLOOMBERG LAW — The Alaska Supreme Court denied requests by seven law graduates to be licensed without taking the bar exam due to coronavirus safety concerns, ruling that enough protections were in place for them to take the test.
Read More about Alaska court denies request for alternative bar licensing for law graduatesColorado’s February bar exam to be administered online
WESTERNSLOPENOW.COM — The Colorado Supreme Court has announced that the February 2021 bar examination will be administered remotely rather than in-person in response to increasing COVID-19 infection rates in Colorado, which may continue to rise this winter.
Read More about Colorado’s February bar exam to be administered onlineFordham Law reflects on teaching during the pandemic
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — As the coronavirus outbreak spread throughout the globe, and New York City went into an unprecedented lockdown, we were forced to upend everything we knew about delivering a legal education. I could not be more proud of the dedication and the resilience of our academic community.
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