College staff workforce returns to pre-pandemic numbers
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — After more than two years of uneven recovery, America’s colleges and universities find themselves in a welcome position. Following the addition of an estimated 23,500 employees in July, academe’s work force added another 3,400 jobs in August, which restored it to its pre-pandemic size.
Read More about College staff workforce returns to pre-pandemic numbersHow academic conferences can continue to prioritize COVID-19 safety
HIGHER ED DIVE — At this year’s North American Victorian Studies Association conference, participants were just as likely to pass portable air purifiers and N95 mask giveaways as they were to bump into Brontë and Dickens scholars.
Read More about How academic conferences can continue to prioritize COVID-19 safetyAverage ACT and SAT scores fall amid drop in test takers
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The national average composite score on the ACT for the high school Class of 2022 was 19.8, the lowest average score in more than three decades, according to data released Wednesday by ACT. It is the first time since 1991 that the average composite score was below 20. (The maximum score…
Read More about Average ACT and SAT scores fall amid drop in test takersEnrollment of Chinese students at US universities decreased this fall
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — The number of U.S. visas issued to Chinese students for the new academic year plunged from pre-pandemic levels, an alarming development for American colleges that have come to rely on tuition dollars from a booming Chinese market.
Read More about Enrollment of Chinese students at US universities decreased this fallHurricane Ian impacts Florida college students
SUN SENTINEL — Tuesday turned into a day of chaos for nearly 200,000 Florida college students in the path of Hurricane Ian. Frantic and frustrated parents and students from South Florida made last-minute decisions on whether to stay on campus and in college towns or make the trek home as the weather deteriorated.
Read More about Hurricane Ian impacts Florida college studentsHow Puerto Rico’s schools and colleges are recovering from Hurricane Fiona
USA TODAY — Puerto Rico’s schools have seen various shutdowns in recent years from hurricanes, a powerful earthquake and a global pandemic. Now students and families are preparing for another setback in student achievement in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona.
Read More about How Puerto Rico’s schools and colleges are recovering from Hurricane FionaHow test-optional admissions have affected universities
HIGHER ED DIVE — Supporters of test-optional admissions often say withdrawing requirements that students provide SAT and ACT scores will help demolish barriers that prevent historically marginalized groups from applying to college.
Read More about How test-optional admissions have affected universitiesHow college rankings often exclude and negatively impact HBCUs
THE WASHINGTON POST — In recent weeks, I have published two guest pieces about college rankings — one titled “Harvard flunks in this college ranking system” and the second titled “Why U.S. News may have to rethink how it creates college rankings.” Here is a new one that broadens the debate. The commentary below looks…
Read More about How college rankings often exclude and negatively impact HBCUsOpinion: What colleges should do to better recruit minority students
INSIDE HIGHER ED — At NACAC meeting, educators share tips for how colleges can land a diverse student body. And others caution about what not to do.
Read More about Opinion: What colleges should do to better recruit minority studentsOpinion: A look at the potential termination of legacy admissions and affirmative action in universities
FORBES — On October 31, 2022, the Supreme Court will hear a case that ties together the fate of two college admissions practices seemingly at odds with one another: legacy admissions and affirmative action.
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