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What is a ‘governing document’ in the University of Sussex?

SRHE

The first of those criticised (OfS Condition E1) concerns the duty to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom: The provider’s governing documents must uphold the public interest governance principles that are applicable to the provider. The Higher Education and Research Act (2017) s.3(8)(a)

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Modern College Students Face Financial Fragility While Still Valuing Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report reveals that today's college students are navigating significant financial challenges while balancing competing priorities, yet they continue to believe in the value of higher education. Despite these challenges, students overwhelmingly affirmed the value of higher education.

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The Silent Crisis: Bullying Among Nurse Educators in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

Bullying in nursing is a well-documented issue, but less attention has been given to the experiences of nurse educators who face hostility within academic institutions. The Scope of Bullying in Nursing Academia Bullying in higher education is a widespread and systemic issue. Levecque, K., Anseel, F., De Beuckelaer, A.,

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Improving Hiring Practices in Higher Education to Overcome GEM Staffing Challenges

Liaison International

Key Takeaways: The pandemic exacerbated staffing challenges in higher education graduate enrollment management, leading to increased demands for flexibility, better pay, and improved work-life balance among staff. For example, professional development for higher education staff can add significant value for employees.

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Lawmakers Sought to Mandate Class on Founding Documents. What Were Professors to Do?

Inside Higher Ed

Lawmakers Sought to Mandate Class on Founding Documents. Ryan Quinn Fri, 05/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Conservative groups are pushing civics requirements in higher education, not just K-12. In North Carolina, undergraduates now must study the founding documents. What Were Professors to Do? Will other states follow?

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Treasure Trove For Historical Understanding: Bettina Apthekar's Higher Education and Student Rebellion in the United States, 1960-1969--A Bibliography

Higher Education Inquirer

The uncensored history of US higher education is poorly understood even on US campuses. Thankfully, some of it has been documented and it's even available online. A case in point is Bettina Apthekar's Higher Education and Student Rebellion in the United States, 1960-1969--A Bibliography.

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Raw Deals in Higher Education

Higher Education Inquirer

In a 2022 interview with Gary Stocker of College Vialbility App , we discussed the idea of bad deals in higher education. Already, in early 2025, we have seen documentation of the collapse of St. The immense greed we saw in for-profit higher education a decade ago we'll see in public and non-profit private education.