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Cost allocation in the research university and what it tells us

Changing Higher Education

Universities often report a number that appears to indicate how much the university spends on instruction. Lombardi , in How Universities Work. These conclusions lead to a consideration of why cost -shifting between missions is so important in the current approach of the research university. We would be wrong to do so. .

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Complete College America Offers Playbook on How Higher Education Can Bolster Civic Engagement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the aftermath of the Presidential election, a new report outlines the importance of colleges and universities prioritizing civic education. Hopefully, that will help policy makers reprioritize how funds are allocated to fuel that engine. released a white paper that outlines how U.S. released a white paper that outlines how U.S.

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The 4 biggest challenges facing graduate and adult education programs, according to presidents and provosts

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The 4 biggest challenges facing graduate and adult education programs, according to presidents and provosts. Findings from EAB’s new survey of presidents, provosts, and VPEMs. Here are the top four challenges university leaders identified. Turn your non-university competitors into your collaborators. Survey Methodology.

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UTSA Faculty Hiring Program Aims to Compete for Researchers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Texas System (UT System) has approved the creation of the Regents’ Research Excellence Program across its four Emerging Research Universities, including UT Arlington, UT Dallas, UT El Paso, and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).

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3 Questions on Academic Library Spending to the Scholar Who Wrote the Book on University Budgets

Inside Higher Ed

In his book, Like Nobody's Business: An Insider's Guide to How US University Finances Really Work (Open Book Publishers, 2021), Andrew digs into academic library budgeting. Q1: Overall, how do academic libraries allocate their budgets? How is the story of institutional spending on libraries changing? then versus about 1.5%

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UNC Charlotte Disbands DEI Offices

Insight Into Diversity

University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte recently announced three office closures as part of a major shift in its institutional policies. In the transition, UNC Charlotte reassigned 11 employees affected by the closures to new roles within the university, assuring that no layoffs occurred as a result of the changes.

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A 2013 Princeton University study found that students who engaged in more diverse interactions during college were more likely to challenge their own beliefs and develop more inclusive attitudes. Prioritize DEI in your budget allocations and integrate diversity goals into performance metrics for leaders. A study by Martínez et al.