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Penn State provides voluntary buyouts to mitigate its deficit

University Business

The Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VISP), announced last week, financially incentivizes eligible faculty and staff to retire early or leave their jobs and still receive one year of their base salary and six months of subsidized health insurance. Employees also must have been hired before April 1, 2023.

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Guide To Assessment

Higher Ed Connects: Assessment

by Kristen Lee You jump from one meeting to the next—strategic planning, curricular committee, program decisions, faculty evaluations, and so forth—only for you to have the “A” word crop up on your radar as the next meeting you must attend. Faculty engagement and involvement. Pros Cons Custom fit for your institution. Tip: Prioritize!

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How have higher ed’s 7 wicked problems changed thanks to AI and other emerging trends?

University Business

Cost of education The end of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund has left colleges and universities with fewer resources to offer students who are struggling with their college finances. This is a concerning sign since positive sentiment is necessary for students and faculty to remain engaged.

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