By Hunt Lambert - EvoLLLution. The higher education space is in flux, but it has yet to face a true crisis that forces wholesale changes industry wide. That said, given the massive changes in demographics, the only barriers truly standing in the way of such a crisis are the quickly diminishing state subsidies that allow institutions to maintain their status quo operational models—and those walls are tumbling down. More...
Effectiveness and Efficiency in the Modern Higher Ed Environment
By Brian Burnett - EvoLLLution. The University of Missouri has a long history and culture of focusing on access and affordability for its students as demonstrated by its tuition and required fees compared to peers in the region. The University understands the need to be good stewards of taxpayer funds and recognizes that Missourians expect efficiencies in state government, including its public universities. More...
Models of Efficiency Honoree Update
By Marcia Layton Turner. Five years ago, UB began recognizing campus departments for their initiatives to save time, money and resources, while simultaneously improving the quality of service and communication provided to constituents.
For many honorees, their award is only the beginning of a process of continuous improvement and efficiency gains. More...
Efficacité des politiques publiques : la France tient-elle son rang ?
Par Institut Montaigne. L'Institut Montaigne a publié hier un nouveau document intitulé Efficacité des politiques publiques : la France tient-elle son rang ?. Il compile une cinquantaine d’indicateurs internationaux mesurant la performance des politiques publiques.
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Efficacité des politiques publiques : la France tient-elle son rang ? Nouvelle publication
Par Institut Montaigne. La France bénéficie-t-elle de politiques publiques aussi performantes que sa richesse devrait le permettre ? C’est la question posée par Thierry Mandon, secrétaire d'État à la Réforme de l'État et à la Simplification, et à laquelle l’Institut Montaigne apporte des éléments de réponse.
Après 1 151 milliards d'euros de dépenses publiques : quels résultats ? (février 2014), ce nouveau document intitulé Efficacité des politiques publiques : la France tient-elle son rang ? compile une cinquantaine d’indicateurs internationaux mesurant la performance des politiques publiques, dans cinq champs : éducation ; enseignement supérieur, recherche et innovation ; emploi ; protection sociale ; sécurité publique. Voir l'article...
Efficacité de la formation… De quoi parle-t-on ?
Par Paul Santelmann, Responsable de la Prospective à l’AFPA. L’absence d’évaluation de l’efficacité intrinsèque des pratiques de formation n’est pas pour rien dans la dégradation de l’activité de formation continue depuis les années 80. Cette dégradation a été à la fois compensée et masquée par la massification de l’enseignement secondaire et supérieur et la montée des processus informels de développement des savoirs et des compétences (autoformation, réseaux d’échange de savoirs, communautés professionnelles, MOOC, etc.). Suite de l'article...
The Importance of Measuring Operational Efficiency in Higher Education IT
By Chris Megill - EvoLLLution. Higher education environments tend to be comprised of a cross-section of society with multiple levels of comfort in adopting and utilizing technology. Many universities have a community of early adopters; those students, faculty members and administrative staff who embrace and seek out change in their technology use. More...
Moving Away From Input-Focused Metrics
By Donna Desrochers - EvoLLLution. 1. What are some of the most common metrics higher education leaders use to measure their institution’s efficiency?
For years, institutions have really relied heavily on input metrics to measure their institution’s quality and operational efficiency, and part of it really goes back to the measures that accrediting bodies use to determine whether institutions meet standards for accreditation. More...
Three Ways Institutions Are Using Technology to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness
By David Dodd - EvoLLLution. The socioeconomic ecosystem in which colleges and universities exist today is highly dynamic and extraordinarily competitive. It is widely noted that the scope and scale of forces confronting institutions have increased dramatically over the past decades, with many suggesting that the challenges are of a level not previously seen. More...
Improving Procurement and IT Efficiency Critical for Institutional Success
By Jeff Denneen - EvoLLLution. 1. Why are higher education institutions under so much pressure to streamline internal processes and reduce operational costs?
It’s a problem that has been brewing for a long time. If you go back over the past 30 years, the annual growth rate in expenses at a university has been roughly seven percent per year. Over time that has translated into [increased] tuition for students, increased borrowing and financial aid through loan program for students, or increased state support for public institutions. More...