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 disruptionsPodcast: A look at law school admissions and the LSAT-Flex
SPIVEY CONSULTING GROUP — In this podcast, Mike Spivey and PowerScore founder Dave Killoran ask each other questions about law school admissions (Mike’s wheelhouse) and the LSAT (Dave’s specialty). You can listen to this podcast through the video below, or through SoundCloud or Apple Podcasts.
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J.D. ADVISING — A critical skill for law students is to be able issue spot. If you miss the issue, you will not have the opportunity to state the rule, apply it, or conclude. So, it is important to become a great issue spotter if you want to excel on law school final exams!
Read More about Advice for law students preparing for final examsAdvice for law students on working while in law school
U.S. NEWS — Working part-time during law school can be tempting. Three years of law school is not cheap. Law students who do not receive substantial financial aid may find themselves saddled with debt. While law jobs can be lucrative, not every law job pays well, and not every law graduate lands a plum position.
Read More about Advice for law students on working while in law schoolSurvey: 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.
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