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How this year cast doubt on 2 higher ed myths

University Business

Higher education frequently found itself in the national spotlight this past year. However, several reports over the past year have cast doubt on some commonly held beliefs about higher ed. While debt was parents’ and college applicants’ top concern in pursuing higher education, 99% still believed college was worth it.

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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. The career goals and objectives of business students have evolved greatly over the past decade.

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Running our universities for profit was always a bad idea | Letter

The Guardian Higher Education

When the teaching grant plus fee of £6,000 was replaced by a student fee of £9,000, universities reacted like lemmings by increasing student numbers to make a profit. The ratio of academic staff to students has barely shifted, classes are crowded and young academics are on insecure short-term contracts. Continue reading.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 2: The Updated Board Duties

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this second post of our five-part series on Embracing a New Higher Education Governance Model , we discuss the updated board duties in higher ed and how boards can embrace their new roles and responsibilities as they work to meet the challenges facing colleges and universities today. Take duty of loyalty, for example.

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What is a ‘research culture’?

SRHE

by GR Evans Should higher education providers foster a ‘research culture’? As the body responsible for research under the Higher Education and Research Act (2017), UK Research and Innovation offers its own definition. That has remained the case with UCU’s ‘Post-1992 National Contract’.

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The Helen Perkins era

SRHE

Helen Perkins was appointed as Director of the Society for Research into Higher Education in 2004. The benefits were such that the Society was able to introduce its now established series of annual research grants. by Rob Cuthbert, SRHE News Editor. Arriving in turmoil. Helen Perkins. 44 Bedford Row.

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South University's Accreditor Takes School Off Warning Status

Higher Education Inquirer

We are proud to maintain the highest standards in academic quality and student support, and this accreditation reinforces our position as a leader in higher education." Admittedly, the latest posted finances are almost two years old. We look forward to seeing more up-to-date finances when the latest IRS 990 is posted.