How the longtime protection for academic jobs is unraveling; Texas Southern nixes its far-reaching power to fire; and more.
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The change follows alerts that the board’s new bylaws, which were passed in October, posed a “grave risk.” But the regents kept a similar authority on the books. (PREMIUM)
The latest National Survey of Student Engagement found that, over the last decade, more first-year students reported discussing careers and other topics unrelated to coursework with faculty members.
Forty-eight colleges devoted more than $10,000 per student to student services, which include such areas as admissions and cultural activities. (PREMIUM)
New research at the University of Sydney is uncovering how the Great Barrier Reef’s past responses to changes in the climate can help us better understand its capacity to react to and survive future cataclysmic events.
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Seeking global solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges, Webster University partnered with the Republic of Uzbekistan, leveraging relationships with key leaders, the comparative strengths of a global university system, and the educational needs of an emerging nation.
This brief explores how institutions can create financial stability, adapt to an ever-evolving market, and emerge from an economic downturn stronger and savvier. Some institutions never fully recovered from the last recession, but with strong leadership, strategic mission-driven planning, and a continued emphasis on student success, they can be better equipped to mitigate the impact of the next economic downturn.
