China bans foreign universities’ online-only courses
The Ministry of Education’s Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) in Beijing said in a statement issued on 28 January that it would no longer recognize overseas degrees obtained via online learning and urged students to return to overseas campuses as soon as possible. “At present, the borders of major destinations for international study have reopened, and foreign [overseas] colleges and universities have fully resumed offline teaching,” the statement said. To learn more - https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20230131132149728
UK University closes Sep 2023 postgraduate courses early
The University of Bradford, which had 1,815 international students in the 2020/21 academic year, said it had seen an increase in overseas interest in postgraduate taught courses since the pandemic. The university has now closed applications to some of these courses including International Business and Management, Human Resource Management and Social Work. Normal application deadlines vary across universities, with many remaining open until September for autumn intake postgraduate courses. However, growing international demand means universities are increasingly closing intakes earlier in the year as courses fill up more quickly.
International students can work in the UK for 30 hours/week from now!
International students in the UK will get the opportunity to work for more than 20 hours a week. They will have the option of going for part-time jobs to meet the challenge of skills shortage in different sectors. There are around 680,000 students in the UK who are currently allowed to work for 20 hours a week. The government may either raise the cap to 30 hours or may remove it entirely.
To learn more - https://www.y-axis.com/news/international-students-can-work-in-the-uk-for-30-hours-week-from-now/
Cornell University to host Study Abroad Fair - India Education Diary
Applications are currently open for study abroad next fall, summer, or academic year, including Global Hubs programs and other programs suitable for all majors. Interested students should explore study abroad programs, attend an upcoming information session or talk with an Office of Global Learning advisor at the fair. Applications for most programs are due by March 1.
Budget 2023 had made almost every payment abroad costlier
Thinking of investing in foreign stocks, mutual funds, and cryptocurrencies abroad or collecting artwork and high-value items investments such as property and sculptures? Be ready to shell out a higher amount as the Budget 2023-24 has enhanced the tax-collection at source (TCS) on foreign remittance through Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) to 20 percent from the existing 5 percent.
For the benefit of students studying abroad and those opting for medical treatment, the TCS rate has been kept untouched at 5 percent of the amount remitted.
To learn more - https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/personal-finance/budget-2023-has-made-almost-every-payment-abroad-costlier-9984061.html
Addressing College Mental Health with Compassion and Common Sense
According to Sallie Mae’s How America Completes College 2022, roughly 14% of students cited mental health as the primary reason they had to withdraw from their studies, while nearly a third said it was a contributing factor to why they didn’t finish their degrees. Colleges and universities should also establish a “one-stop shop” for students seeking a leave of absence, whether for mental illness or otherwise, that allows students to easily explore their options free from pressure or judgment, suggested Julie Wolfson and Anna Guimaraes, Co-Directors, Fountain House’s College Re-Entry program.
To learn more - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2023/02/01/addressing-college-mental-health-with-compassion-and-common-sense/?sh=7116012c4c0f
Students Who Meet With High School Counselor Much More Likely To Receive Financial Aid For College
New data released this week by the National Center For Educational Statistics reveal a strong relationship between students meeting with their high school counselors and their later success in receiving financial aid to attend college. The study revealed how two-thirds (67%) of college students who met with a high school counselor received need-based grants, compared with 45% of college students who did not meet with a high school counselor.
Penn State University Researchers Find Mental Health Services On College Campuses Promote Student Success
Penn State’s Center for Collegiate Mental Health has released the results of its 2022 Annual Report examining the factors associated with voluntary withdrawal from school during counseling services. The report concludes that the availability of comprehensive mental health support services on college campuses is essential to promote student success. “Our findings in this report demonstrate that college counseling centers nationwide provide critical services that support the academic mission of institutions,” said Brett Scofield, executive director of the Center for Collegiate Mental Health.
To learn more - https://indiaeducationdiary.in/penn-state-university-researchers-find-mental-health-services-on-college-campuses-promote-student-success/
The College Board Strips Down Its A.P. Curriculum for African American Studies
After heavy criticism from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the College Board released on Wednesday an official curriculum for its new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies — stripped of much of the subject matter that had angered the governor and other conservatives.
To learn more - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/us/college-board-advanced-placement-african-american-studies.html
Undergraduate enrollment slips only 0.6%, showing signs of stabilizing
Undergraduate enrollment declined 0.6% in the fall 2022 term, marking yet another year-over-year decrease — but one that is the smallest yet since the pandemic began, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Public four-year colleges had the largest undergraduate enrollment decline, 1.4%, totaling about 88,000 students. That was followed by four-year private nonprofits, whose enrollment was essentially flat with a 0.1% decline, representing a loss of 2,500 students.
To learn more - https://www.highereddive.com/news/undergraduate-enrollment-declines-recovery-signs/641801/
Universities urged to diversify overseas target markets
Universities need to work harder at diversifying target markets for international students, says a new study, Diversify with Data: Insights from higher ed institutions. “Institutions must find balance between short-term and long-term recruitment strategies. While it is tempting to focus on the handful of countries that contribute to the bulk of today’s enrolments, those willing to engage interested students beyond the current horizon will be much better positioned to meet future enrolment goals.” says Dr. David L Di Maria, senior international officer and associate vice provost for international education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
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