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What do campus trustees think about the future of higher education?
One of the ways I analyze the future of higher education is by looking into attitudes studies. These projects investigate what certain key populations think about academia. We can consider them a kind of higher education sociology, or a glimpse … Continue reading
The 21st century is a new Gilded Age observes Swiss bank, who should know
What does the world look like when the superrich take off from the rest of us? A new study by Swiss banking giant UBS gives us a glimpse. UBS has been conducting a regular survey of billionaires for some time. … Continue reading
International student applications to American campuses down in 2017: new study
Have fewer foreign students applied to American colleges and universities in the way of Trump’s election? We’ve seen several attempts to determine this, but a new report claims the answer is clearly “yes”. The number of newly arriving international students … Continue reading
One more American college to close
And another American campus announced it would shut down, which is a phrase I’m getting far too used to typing. The Memphis College of Art (Wikipedia) will shortly close its doors to new students (official announcement) and see off its last students … Continue reading
Another small American college will close
A small college in Oklahoma announced that it will close next year. That’s another one. Founded in 1875, St. Gregory’s University (Wikipedia) will end its career as an appeal to the federal government for a loan fell through. The official statement (also announced … Continue reading
A bloodless queen sacrifice?
A queen sacrifice is when a college or university cuts faculty, especially full-time professors, usually as part of shrinking or ending certain academic programs. That’s how I’ve been using this sad yet useful term over the past few years. The … Continue reading
The future of democracy: an interesting idea
How will governments change? Will the 21st century see more or fewer democracies? A fascinating new Pew Research survey examines global attitudes towards governmental structures, and offers a glimpse into several possible futures. Let me draw out what I think … Continue reading
How plutocracy works in America: the DEA-opioid story
When does a modern democracy function as a plutocracy? A recent Washington Post/60 Minutes investigation (video) offers one disturbing case study from the present day. It alleges that the pharmaceutical industry successfully prevented the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) from … Continue reading
Multiple mergers ahead for the University of Wisconsin system
In the most spectacular recent example of the higher education crisis driving campus mergers, the University of Wisconsin system will fold a group of two-year colleges into nearby universities, according to a new plan. Thirteen (13) campuses will merge with … Continue reading
Another university to close
A small university in Nebraska will close, in yet another story about the American higher education crisis. Grace University describes itself as “a premier Private Christian University in Omaha, Nebraska.” The institutional website carries the official announcement: Grace University will cease … Continue reading
