Regional Public Universities (RPUs) face an identity crisis. Focus shifts from rigorous liberal arts to metrics, skills, and 'student success,' marginalizing soul-crafting and humanistic learning. A call to re-evaluate the core academic product.
AI's impact on academia raises concerns about academic freedom and faculty rights. AAUP report highlights institutional concerns and the need for active faculty involvement in the integration of AI in education.
Higher ed procurement evolves to shape student experience and align with values like diversity & sustainability. Streamlining processes & tech access boosts student satisfaction and institutional success. Procurement's impact on campus life.
Hamilton University launches 'Failing Better' campaign to boost student resilience and address Gen Z anxieties amidst AI advancements and COVID-19 impacts, promoting a culture of learning from failures.
College leaders, like ultrarunners, need flexible preparation: plan meticulously but pivot when necessary. Embrace collaboration, innovation, and adapt to challenges for institutional sustainability and student success.
Colleges must treat licensing as a brand strategy, not a passive income stream, to navigate supply chain challenges and maintain brand durability, reputation and revenue. Licensing impacts enrollment and community participation.
George Mason University is under investigation by the Education Department for alleged illegal DEI policies, sparking concerns about race-based programs and potential discrimination. The investigation follows similar issues at the College of Virginia.
Six university systems are creating CPHE, a new accreditor, driven by Florida & North Carolina legislation mandating accreditation shifts. Aims for Education Department recognition by 2028. Focus on student outcomes.
US Education Bill: Passed with slim margins, it cuts student aid, limits loans, and introduces tax changes impacting colleges and students' access to education. Affects future students and borrowers.
Brown University faces financial difficulties due to federal funding cuts, rising costs, and policy changes. Measures include staff reductions and austerity. Impacted by Trump administration policies.
Tuition discounting rises. Judge overrules research cost limits. New accrediting agency formed. Colleges face deficits, faculty cuts amid funding shifts and accreditation concerns.
Stanford University faces budget cuts and potential layoffs due to federal funding changes. Endowment tax and research funding reductions pose significant challenges to maintaining education and research quality.
