From the very start, and repeatedly in the first few pages, the author claims the book is a strong polemic, but one which is rooted in much evidence. Having read the book, I would suggest you read it if you are interested in the origins of a particular set of arguments; and why a small group of people make them, and may carry on making such arguments. More...
US extends its lead over the UK in HEPI’s annual soft-power rankings
A new Policy Note from the Higher Education Policy Institute, The soft-power benefits of educating the world’s leaders, shows the UK continues to fall behind the US when it comes to educating people who go on to lead their own countries. More...
University governance in a new age of regulation
The Higher Education Policy Institute is today publishing University governance in a new age of regulation: A conversation between Professor Steven Jones and Nick Hillman, with a Foreword by Professor Michael Shattock (HEPI Report 119). The report looks at the changing roles of, and growing demands on, governors of higher education institutions. More...
5 effective ways to help students reduce stress and anxiety
Have you had a student act out when you try to redirect her misbehavior? Ever had a kid freeze on a test and then give up in frustration as he forgets everything he studied for? Or have you had students who simply, seemingly randomly, shut down out of nowhere and refuse to participate? If so, it might be time to examine how to help students reduce stress and anxiety. More...
5 ways esports is impacting education right now
The esports industry is still young, but it is booming--and growth is expected to skyrocket. More...
How to make career services work for students
This university revolutionized its career services by leveraging integrated campus technology—here’s how. More...
Engaging students in a post-email world
Discover how one university found a way to work around too much unread email and engage with students on a personal level. More...
Here’s what college presidents are saying about student mental health and well-being
College student mental health—and how campuses are responding—is increasingly in the national spotlight. Headlines in newspapers across the country are reporting that a mental health crisis exists at U.S. colleges and universities, and that it is worsening. Campuses and their counseling centers are seeing increased, unmet demand from students. More...
This strategy can help IT security teams protect institutions’ data
Higher education institutions’ data have long been under attack, but recently, attacks seem to be happening more often. One of the most recent university data breaches hit Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) exposing data of up to 1.3 million individuals. More...
3 great ways to supercharge student engagement
A trio of educators shares their tech tools and tips to capture and keeps kids’ attention--here's how they boost student engagement. More...