The 2020 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on America’s higher education system as House Democrats unveil a new $39B relief bill. Congress was able to pass a similar plan back in May with nearly as much funding. While Democrats likely have the votes to approve the bill in the House of Representatives, the Republican-controlled […]
Category: Higher Education
Nov 26, 2020
Jul 23, 2020
The COVID- 19 pandemic has disrupted the way we access education. Overnight, students and educators have had to shift to online learning. Educators particularly have experienced the brunt of this shift, often having to innovate on their own, unless their institution has invested in the requisite technology to facilitate online classes. Online Study No Match […]
Jun 04, 2020
Since COVID- 19, we’ve been finding new ways to get our work done while keeping safety in mind. The same is true for educational institutions around the globe. Colleges have quickly adapted to online teaching methods, so the students do not fall behind on their education. However, it might not be as easy for the […]
Jun 02, 2020
Colleges everywhere are faced with the challenges of declining enrollment while continuing to effectively provide services. Non-instructional staff is an integral part of their mission and it is important to ensure that the composition of the staff workforce will continue to support the success of the college. Benchmark comparisons with other institutions can help with […]
May 28, 2020
COVID- 19 has become a global pandemic, so people are practicing some preventive measures to protect themselves from contracting the disease. One of the important preventative measures is social distancing, where people have to stay away from each other and not come into proximity. Coronavirus Impact on Colleges and Universities Colleges and universities are opting […]
May 26, 2020
COVID-19 has severely affected the whole world. As positive cases and deaths are being reported every day, small-college leaders must take on the responsibility to foster community amid this pandemic. However, due to strict social distancing guidelines, regular face-to-face teaching and learning have moved online. Is it still possible to keep that sense of community? […]
May 21, 2020
Before the coronavirus pandemic, several legislators were pushing towards an increase in the budgetary allocation for public colleges and universities. However, the tax revenue erosion since the outbreak has created a huge impact on higher education funds as coronavirus scrambles funding. On the one hand, higher education is struggling to adapt to the current infrastructure […]
Apr 30, 2020
How community college leaders can play a role in faculty-led student success initiatives. Community colleges that wish to improve student success require faculty and campus leadership to work together. This is because, as faculty take on more responsibility for the progress of their students, they need more support from those in administrative and management roles. […]
Apr 23, 2020
Identifying some of the most influential innovators in the U.S.’s higher education system. Recent forecasts of the U.S. higher education system warn of a bleak future. While many of these predictions are perhaps a bit dramatic, many higher education institutions throughout the country are expected to struggle in the coming years. With increasing student debt, […]
Apr 16, 2020
Top 10 universities in the U.S.—did your school make the list? Every year, QS ranks U.S. universities according to six metrics, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty ratio, and international student ratio. Recently, QS released its ranking of the top 10 universities in the U.S. for 2020. Here is […]