There is a common perception that students represent the elite, and so cannot possibly suffer from hunger. But this is a myth. In fact, the available evidence suggests that students are more likely to be food insecure – they are not able to access adequate nutritious food on a daily basis – than others in the general population. Plus...
26 septembre 2018
South Africa’s university students face a crisis: nearly a third go hungry
What universities in Uganda and Kenya can do to boost research partnerships
Cross-border partnerships can be extremely valuable for universities in Africa. They can provide new revenue streams for institutions. It’s also a good way for institutions to improve their reputations and develop capacity. Partnerships have a broader value, too. Plus...
Collaboration is helping teachers in rural Cameroon fill knowledge gaps
Good education depends on a number of factors. These include appropriate infrastructure, like buildings, electricity or benches, and what teaching materials are available. But first and foremost, it depends on highly qualified teachers. Plus...
We Need More Early-Career Higher Ed People
By Joshua Kim. Working in academia is mostly pretty great. The work is mission driven. You work with smart people. The orientation is towards the future. Values such as inclusivity and opportunity creation really matter. More...
3 Things That Someone New to the CTL World Should Know
By Joshua Kim. A liminal academic / service discipline, a time of great change, and the opportunity to lead. More...
3 Questions for the Director of BU's Digital Education Incubator
By Joshua Kim. The Digital Education Incubator is part of the Digital Learning & Innovation at Boston University. More...
'Temp' and the Lean University
By Joshua Kim. How are the gig economy and the ascension of contingent faculty related?
What do term-appointed academic jobs, corporate consultants, and permanent temps have to do with each other. More...
Applying 'Winners Take All' To Higher Ed
By Joshua Kim. Grappling with some uncomfortable ideas from a provocative book. More...
Are OKC Academics Reading 'Boom Town'?
By Joshua Kim. There are 18 public and private institutions of higher education within a 70 miles radius of Oklahoma City. The largest universities are the University of Oklahoma (enrollment ~24,00) in Norman (21 miles from downtown OKC), and Oklahoma State University (enrollment ~25,000) in Stillwater (67 miles from downtown OKC). In Oklahoma City, there is the private Oklahoma City University (enrollment ~3,000), Oklahoma City Community College (enrollment ~15,000), and OSU-OKC, a branch campus of Oklahoma State University (enrollment ~8,000). More...
5 Surprising Conclusions from Woodward's ‘Fear'
By Joshua Kim. All of them worrying.
Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward. More...
