article thumbnail

The importance of academic mental health

SRHE

Increased workloads, pressures of research funding, lack of work-life balance and lack of management support are universal trends globally ( Kinman and Jones , 2008 ) leading to many university academics leaving the profession ( Heffernan et al , 2019 ; Ligibel et al , 2023 ).

article thumbnail

The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

This success story underscores the crucial role of technology in not only supporting administrative functions but also in driving institutional growth. For example, an institution known for forensic science might develop an online MBA program with a specialization in that area, leveraging its unique history and specialization.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

$16B College Sports Revenue and Regulations: Knight Commission Insights: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 171 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Amy Privette Perko

The Change Leader, Inc.

The National College Football Association should be funded by the College Football Playoff since the College Football Playoff is already independent of and generates revenue separately from the NCAA. In 2008, Perko was inducted into CoSIDA’s Academic All-America Hall of Fame. We are funded by the John S. and James L.

article thumbnail

Interdisciplinarity

SRHE

Historian GR Evans takes the long view of developments in interdisciplinary studies, with particular reference to experience at Cambridge, where progress may at times be slow but is also measured. Many institutions have in recent years developed new academic structures or other initiatives intended to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

article thumbnail

How a looming economic slump could upend higher ed’s playbook

University Business

Recessions typically raise enrollment but the aftereffects of the pandemic are injecting yet more uncertainty into how hard the expected economic slowdown will hit higher education. What will remain typical if a recession hits is that states will surely cut higher ed funding, adds Thomas L. ” Preparing for recession. .

article thumbnail

The Student Loan Mess: Next Chapters?

Higher Education Inquirer

This led to rising tuition costs as universities saw guaranteed funding, with less pressure to remain affordable. Cost Explosion and Predatory Lending (1990s-2000s): College costs skyrocketed due to various factors, including decreased state funding and increased administrative spending. Next Chapters?

article thumbnail

Foxx, back in charge, pledges oversight, stronger accountability

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The last reauthorization was in 2008, and the law is supposed to be renewed every five years. “Those are very divisive culture war issues that are being raised.” First elected to the House in 2004, she’s developed a reputation as a staunch conservative.