LSE Higher Education Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By comparison to other international higher education sectors, especially the US , and despite media headlines , UK vice-chancellors are poorly paid. Brexit has made UK higher education a less desirable destination for senior leaders. Reasons are manifold. One is remunerative. And then, of course, there’s the British weather.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2025

As associate provost at the college, Ill admit I was biased but even two decades of experience in higher education couldnt fully prepare me for her struggle to transfer credits. Queens College is one of The City University of New Yorks 25 colleges. And over the years there have been efforts to achieve that at CUNY.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 18, 2025

A staggering one-third of the American population reports having no confidence in higher education. Once viewed as the gateway to opportunity and upward mobility, colleges and universities are now in a trust crisisincreasingly perceived as inaccessible, unaffordable, and disconnected from the realities of today’s learners.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Image: Like a lot of professors whose field of study is higher education, Jeffrey C. Sun frequently gets asked by administrators at his institution to weigh in on thorny issues they’re debating. Sun and his co-author, Heather A. Government Accountability Office, look mostly through a policy prism.

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Creatrix Campus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The success of your institution depends on having a clear, data-driven view of what’s happening across your campus. From student retention to faculty performance, keeping an eye on the right metrics is what separates thriving institutions from those that struggle to keep up. Let’s get started.

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University Business

AUGUST 24, 2023

Beyond the victims of sexual assault, these statistics are felt acutely by university administrators charged with preventing and responding to sexual abuse. Sexual abuse in higher education can be viewed as a malady that thrives when conditions support its growth. Instead, address the root cause through education.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2017

Effective University leadership traits are close to superhero level – the skills, knowledge, and experience required to be an effective leader of a higher education institution are unlike that of nearly any other profession.

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HEPI

JANUARY 2, 2023

As HEPI has itself found out in the past , it is generally a thankless task to write about the educational underachievement of boys but it is an important issue nonetheless. In the 1960s there was a flowering of new ideas about universities and individual institutions were not scared to make major innovations.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Since its inception in 2012, College Greenlight has emerged as a critical platform addressing these barriers, offering a unique bridge between students, counselors, community-based organizations (CBOs), and higher education institutions. Emory University leadership engage in conversation during a Diversity Week keynote luncheon.

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SRHE

APRIL 22, 2025

The Higher Education and Research Act (2017) s.3(8)(a) 3(8)(a) protects the autonomy of higher education providers, defining it as the freedom of English higher education providers within the law to conduct their day to day management in an effective and competent way. Alternative providers may not have Visitors.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 31, 2024

In order to advance international education, Senior International Officers (SIOs) and other thought leaders should pursue leadership that is grounded in intentional collaborations. Collaborative leadership provides a platform for increasing opportunities and expanding meaningful participation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

NASA's Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) has selected 15 minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to receive the MUREP Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) award.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Voluntary turnover in the higher education workforce continues to rise, according to findings from a recent College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) survey. The talent retention problem in higher education is not abating,” said Dr. Jackie Bichsel, director of research at CUPA-HR.

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Kortext University Leaders' Blog

MAY 17, 2024

Indeed, at the recent AMBA & BGA Global Deans and Directors Conference, the application of AI in executive business education was a key topic of discussion. So, how can business education providers implement AI safely? For students, this means creating richer study environments and more responsive feedback mechanisms.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

After eight months of meetings with numerous stakeholders, the bipartisan Governor’s Commission on Public University Governance in North Carolina issued a comprehensive report with seven recommendations that would transform the structure, diversity, and transparency of public higher education leadership throughout the state.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 20, 2023

Blog: Call to Action: Marketing and Communications in Higher Education As we grow one year further away from the seismic shift that was 2020, new challenges are emerging that present opportunities for marketing and communications pros to have significant impact.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 23, 2024

He is a founding co-editor of “The New Black Studies” series at the University of Illinois Press. He is also a founding co-director of the Academic Leadership Institute, a partnership between Washington University and the University of Michigan that supports the development of academic leaders committed to advancing diversity and inclusion.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

Community colleges serve the most diverse students in all of higher education. Community college leaders with extensive experience in and knowledge of the community college serve as one of the most diverse faculties in a national university leadership program. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs. Mathis of the John E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, an educational researcher whose work on racial equity and teacher preparation has received national recognition, will be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University. Vincent worked with Vasquez at UT-Austin and later at UK.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As I reflect on my journey through higher education, I find myself looking back on a career that began in the small, rural community of Calhoun in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was there that I first understood the profound impact that education could have on a person’s life.

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Liaison International

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As AI continues to weave its way into the fabric of higher education, educators and administrators will increasingly need to uphold a high standard of AI accountability and responsibility. It also extends to transparent data storage procedures and equitable use policies, transcending different university departments and functions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

Succession planning is paramount in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as it can play a critical role in preserving these institutions' legacy, values, and unique contributions. It is a proactive strategy that ensures a seamless transition of leadership positions when key personnel, such as presidents, depart.

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HEPI

AUGUST 22, 2024

This HEPI blog was authored by two anonymous professors at Russell Group institutions.* It is widely acknowledged that UK higher education is on the edge of a financial precipice. Universities increasingly rely on distant recruitment agents that sell UK higher education ‘packages’ to students. What should be done?

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WCET Frontiers

APRIL 13, 2023

The feeling of belonging is, in my opinion and experience, a truly important factor for anyone’s success in an educational or even professional environment. More than ever, educators need to think strategically about how to cultivate a sense of belonging in their online courses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Individuals committed to community colleges and the vital role they play in American higher education continue to advocate for the students and the institutions that serve them. The purpose of community colleges is to increase access to higher education for the most vulnerable populations.” Dr. Everrett A.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Universities UK likely to recommend smaller increase as institutions struggle with deepening financial crisis Tuition fees in England would need to rise to £12,500 a year to break even, according to analysis presented to vice-chancellors, amid warnings of the deepening financial crisis facing universities.

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Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

DECEMBER 18, 2022

During the Empower Learners for the Age of AI (ELAI) conference earlier in December 2022, it became apparent to me personally that not only does Artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to revolutionize the field of education, but that it already is. Institutions. Individual Learner.

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Insight Into Diversity

JULY 5, 2023

In response to relentless anti-DEI measures, over 200 former college, university, and system heads have joined forces as the Champions of Higher Education coalition, an initiative created by PEN America , an organization that unites writers and their allies to celebrate free expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.

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eLiterate

OCTOBER 20, 2022

We’re still in the early days of “post-pandemic” higher education. Institutions are announcing enrollment upswings before official numbers are out. On the other hand, institutions that are primarily black- and Hispanic-serving saw a 9% increase in FAFSA applications. Enrollment shifts.

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University Business

APRIL 27, 2023

In today’s higher education landscape, a plethora of schools face razor-thin revenue margins and are exploring innovative ways to serve their students through strategic alliances. The playbook for any given institution’s alliances can vary wildly. For example, Lewis University and St.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 26, 2023

I finished reading The Great Displacement: Climate Change and the Next American Migration the same day I received my copy of Bryan Alexander's new book Universities on Fire: Higher Education in the Climate Crisis.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 16, 2024

At a time when higher education is facing enormous challenges, including attracting and retaining good leaders, Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider — a retired university president — has given us much to reflect upon in his newly published memoir titled, Confessions of a Black Academic (McFarland & Company, Inc.). He went on to earn a Ph.D.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 3, 2024

The pandemic in 2020 accelerated the adoption of learning technologies in education. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stand out for recognizing that every student deserves access to quality education and are also centers for research and innovation (TEConomy, 2022). Research in healthcare (Kobayashi et al.,

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The Guardian - Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

Move follows reports overseas students face lower entry requirements, a claim universities reject The Department for Education is to investigate allegations of bad practice by agents who recruit international students to study at British universities.

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Helix Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Picture this…Sally Smith is a professional in a specialized career and wishes to continue her education. Through a search (and some magic algorithmics) she has found the perfect niche program at ABC University and requests more information. Today’s prospective students expect personalization, authenticity, and speed.

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The PIE News

APRIL 26, 2023

The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration held a special event at the Kennedy Institute in Boston to discuss the role of higher education in “facilitating immigration pathways, developing talent and potential, and reducing barriers to integration and naturalisation”.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

worked as higher education faculty — positions predominantly held by White educators, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. These findings are confirmed in a report by The Education Trust, “ Faculty Diversity and Student Success Go Hand in Hand, So Why Are University Faculties So White?

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