Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Institutions can, of course, grow their budgets by increasing tuition, she said, or by seeking more state or federal funding, but this puts universities “in a major bind,” as those funds are steadily decreasing. Dirks said t hat percentage shrunk to 10% by the time he left in 2017, which resulted in increased tuition.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Investigative Insights: A Deep Dive into the Crisis In preparing this report, over 65 interviews were conducted with various stakeholders, including faculty, students, alumni, and former university presidents. Encourage not only retired but also current university leaders to speak out against political interference.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 3, 2023

When he co-founded the organization in 2004, it had 35 member campuses—which grew quickly to 200 and peaked in 2012 at about 1,200. Now the number sits at about 800, with three-quarters or more being colleges and universities. One indication is the popularity of the university’s sustainability minor.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MAY 12, 2022

He was named in 2012 by President Obama to chair the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. With philanthropist Robert Meyerhoff, he co-founded the Meyerhoff Scholars Program in 1988 for advancing underrepresented minorities in science and engineering.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 23, 2024

The higher education landscape faces a troubling decrease in graduate school enrollment, markedly among minority groups and engineering programs. Notably, the engineering field experienced a substantial 16.1% decrease in enrollment, which is troubling, given the growing demand for engineering professionals. minority and STEM).

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 9, 2024

Reflecting on the emergence of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) like Udacity and Coursera around 2011-2012, there was initial hype about their potential to fundamentally transform higher education. Phil’s a lifelong learner who transitioned from educational technology consulting after working in the engineering field for many years.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

APRIL 6, 2023

Inclusive Excellence in Our Universities As the leader of a highly regarded public research university, President Sheares Ashby recognizes her role as a pathfinder for higher education: "Trying to help define and move forward inclusive excellence is everything for me. That's the core value, I think."

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