Building infrastructure that naturally positions a university to interact with the outside world shows an understanding of the needs and desires of the general public, says a Notre Dame museum director.
Economic, technological, and social volatility will only intensify. As the future of work remains unpredictable, adaptability is non-negotiable. Students deserve training, equipping them for lifelong employability, not just first jobs.
A pair of reports suggest that degree earners still hold a considerable advantage in the application pool and are guaranteed to fare better a decade removed from school.
"Reputation matters—it is the global currency of higher education, helping universities attract and retain talent, bring in research collaborators and court inward investment," said Phil Baty, THE's chief global affairs officer, in a statement.
Many schools are gaining relevance and increasing their applications by elevating education from a functional offering to an aspirational experience using core luxury tenets.
Americans’ loss of faith in higher ed doesn't affect your alumni’s support of you. Institution-specific loyalty is great news for development offices and higher ed in general.
Last year brought in the largest freshman class Bethune-Cooman had seen in more than 10 years and a 34% net tuition increase. With federal aid drying up in June, however, they intend to capitalize on an unexpected spark.
Despite the out-of-touch, ivory-tower cliche, institutions of higher education are keenly aware of the very real — and very significant — challenges we are facing, nationally and locally.
