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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

W Kim Lee and Dr. Carolyn Stefanco hen the American Council on Education launched its Moving the Needle initiative over a decade ago to raise awareness about gender parity in higher education or lack thereof only 23% of college presidents or chancellors were women. in the majority white college town in the Mountain region.

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The Impact of Non-Evaluative Feedback and Mindfulness in Writing

Faculty Focus

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. Within academia, the most common feedback approaches, whether summative or formative, are often guided by criticism because assessment traditionally focuses on what is missing or incorrect. Journal of Geography in Higher Education , 27 (2), 169–181. G., & Mason, C. Albrecht, S.

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How Universities and Governments interact: the scope and limits of regulation and influence

HEPI

In Scotland, we had similar moments, especially after the 2011 Scottish Parliamentary elections. There were changes in the composition of university governing bodies through the Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Act 2016. There are always interesting ‘moments’ in the relationship between incoming governments and universities.

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Presidents corner: How can courage breathe new life into a classic liberal arts education?

University Business

In his 2011 The New Yorker essay , Harvard professor Louis Menand conceptualized the function of higher education in three ways: to develop life skills, enhance career prospects and improve social status. “It takes courage to be an institution of education, and it takes courage to develop it in other people,” she says.

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The Impact of Non-Evaluative Feedback and Mindfulness in Writing

Faculty Focus

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. Within academia, the most common feedback approaches, whether summative or formative, are often guided by criticism because assessment traditionally focuses on what is missing or incorrect. Journal of Geography in Higher Education , 27 (2), 169–181. G., & Mason, C. Albrecht, S.

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Small College America – Profile College of Wooster

Edu Alliance Journal

Known for its commitment to mentored undergraduate research, Wooster offers a comprehensive liberal arts education in a residential setting. Limited Graduate Programs: As an institution focused primarily on undergraduate education, Wooster offers limited opportunities for postgraduate studies. states and 76 countries.

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ALTO marks 25 years and looks to the future

The PIE News

Christopher Thebing, managing partner of College of English Language in California said, “I joined ALTO around 2011 because it was recommended to me by a colleague. The association also revealed a new logo and website to enhance its growing community of professional development events, members and sector wide initiatives it is pursuing.