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Cost allocation in the research university and what it tells us

Changing Higher Education

Readers of this blog know that Disrupting College by Clayton M. We will pay little attention to the student social growth business model, which is of importance itself because it is the origin of much of the " arms race " that helps to drive up college costs. Christensen, Michael B. among the functions. among the functions. (I

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The high cost of funded research in colleges and universities

Changing Higher Education

A college or university that does research ends up spending considerable resources of its own even when most of its research is “funded”. How and why is this the case, and where does the institution look to find the resources needed to cover this unfunded research cost? Undergraduate tuition seems like one likely source. .

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How Can You Increase Success With Second-Year and Transfer Students?

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But with today’s shrinking pool of students, institutions really need to maximize persistence between the first and second years. Likewise, transfer student retention has elevated in importance as colleges and universities also need more of those students to stay and complete their degrees. Social Engagement Opportunities.