The need to attract international students and talent is particularly pressing in Japan where the birthrate is among the lowest in the world, leading to a shrinking youth population and demographic decline. More...
30 novembre 2018
30 novembre 2018
Addressing the Crisis in Academic Publishing
We must find ways to ensure that equal respect, recognition and reward is given to excellence in teaching, research and service by institutional leaders, governments, publishers, university ranking and accreditation schemes. More...
30 novembre 2018
Kazakhstan’s Struggle to Modernize
New cadres are needed to run the economy and society, both of which are in acute need of modernization, but without new kinds of schools and universities this task will prove impossible. More...
30 novembre 2018
Dear Universities, Pay Your Social Media Interns
By Eric Stoller. I have a lot of Google Alerts feeding my inbox on a daily basis. Search terms include a lot of variations on social media, digital engagement, higher education, technology, etc. These search queries pull in a variety of fascinating news stories, blog posts, and university webpages. More...
30 novembre 2018
Innovation and Disruption Within Student Information Systems
By Eric Stoller. Student information systems (SIS) are hugely important aspects of higher education technology. These systems are literally in use on a daily basis by thousands of users. Whilst there have seemingly always been a limited number of market leaders in the SIS space, new thinking, solutions, and companies have emerged over the years. More...
30 novembre 2018
23 Things for Digital Knowledge
By Eric Stoller. If you're looking for a self-directed course designed to enhance your understanding of a “range of digital tools for your personal and professional development as a researcher, academic, student, or professional,” then you should consider participating in 23 Things for Digital Knowledge. Facilitated by Stephanie (Charlie) Farley, Open Educational Resources Advisor at the University of Edinburgh, 23 Things is a wonderful exploration into digital tools. More...
30 novembre 2018
5 Questions for the CEO of eCornell
By Eric Stoller. I get a lot of PR pitch emails. Most of them aren't necessarily a good fit for this blog. Oftentimes, the pitch is longer than a novel and I literally can't get through it before I press archive or delete. Once in a while, I get an email that's got a good hook, isn't too lengthy, and offers up something that rises above the pile of pitches. More...
30 novembre 2018
Just Keep Writing #AcWriMo2018
By University of Venus. November is national academic writing month (#AcWriMo2018) and we are sharing our writing tips and techniques here at University of Venus. Last week, we started with a post on Writing Accountability Groups and this week, several writers share their secrets on getting unstuck and sticking with writing routines. More...
30 novembre 2018
Culture Only Eats Bad Strategy
By John Kroger. Institutional culture is very powerful, of course, and it can prevent actors – boards, administrators, or faculty members – from successfully pushing forward their initiatives. One sees this all the time in higher education. More...
30 novembre 2018
Liberal Arts College Mega-Mergers
By John Kroger. Every week or two, we hear about a liberal arts college closing its doors or cutting faculty and programs. Everyone agrees that for the remaining schools, competitive pressure is only going to increase, with declining enrollments and increased discount rates ahead. Many scholars have predicted that between 10 percent and 50 percent of these small colleges will be forced to close over the next two decades. More...
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