Several 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 disruptionsSurvey: Many Americans believe they are unable to advance their careers
INSIDE HIGHER ED — More than half — 52 percent — of Americans say it is difficult for them to get a good job or that their opportunities to advance at work are limited, according to new survey data from the Strada Education Network, a research and advocacy organization focused on the link between education and employment.
Read More about Survey: Many Americans believe they are unable to advance their careersAdvocacy organizations call on the next federal administration to cancel student debt through executive powers
INSIDE HIGHER ED — A coalition of 236 mostly progressive groups, including close allies like the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association, called on the president-elect on Wednesday to cancel student debt using his executive powers on the first day he takes office.
Read More about Advocacy organizations call on the next federal administration to cancel student debt through executive powersNational 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 studentsPrivate colleges announce tuition cuts and freezes amid pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Amid the pandemic, dozens of colleges have announced tuition resets, freezes or expanded scholarship programs for the upcoming academic year. The trend follows similar announcements over the spring and summer, made as colleges face increased pressure to lower prices to keep and attract students.
Read More about Private colleges announce tuition cuts and freezes amid pandemicDozens of college presidents plan to retire or step down at the end of the academic year
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Dozens of college presidents have announced that they will retire or otherwise step down before or at the end of June 2021. The pandemic provides an unusual backdrop for leadership transitions, although many retiring presidents have said the pandemic was not the primary reason for their departure.
Read More about Dozens of college presidents plan to retire or step down at the end of the academic yearCalifornia court orders University of California system to stop accepting SAT or ACT test for admissions
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE — The University of California, which has stopped requiring applicants to take the SAT or the ACT, cannot allow prospective students to submit their scores on the standardized tests, a state appeals court said Thursday in a victory for students with disabilities.
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