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Penn State provides voluntary buyouts to mitigate its deficit

University Business

” Staff who are eligible for this program include those currently tenured or in line for tenure, academic administrators and staff who are considered full-time and not on fixed-term contracts. Employees also must have been hired before April 1, 2023.

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Guide To Assessment

Higher Ed Connects: Assessment

Do we have the capacity (manpower, finance) to invest in a large assessment endeavor? Key players and their contribution to the assessment process: Faculty members bring the depth and expertise of their academic program. Academic administrators provide an eagle’s-eye vantage point of a program. 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. Antiquated financial aid models that don’t consider adult learners or support from parents will be retired and modernized.

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