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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

EAB

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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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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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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5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion

University Business

There’s new momentum building on college and university campuses to rescue and reinvigorate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, vital initiatives that have been the target of a coordinated national assault for over a year. The best way is to keep it simple and keep it focused. Ask specific questions.

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Which college, university leaders are speaking out against anti-DEI efforts?

University Business

The University of Florida has officially disbanded all activity related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The $5 million allocated to DEI programming has been transitioned into a faculty recruitment fund, according to a memo. Indiana University leaders aren’t thrilled about the bill and have voiced their concerns.