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Playing Different Games
Colleges spent much more on athletics per athlete than on academics per student between 2005 and 2010, new report finds, with growth in the former outpacing the latter.
Shared Crisis
With more institutions citing budget woes as they eliminate academic programs, AAUP offers new recommendations for faculty involvement in such decisions and just what constitutes financial exigency.
The Pupil Cliff
Decrease in high school graduates and growth of minority groups will put increased pressure on states to rethink policies and institutions to improve recruitment, retention and outreach to new student populations, according to new report.
Priced Out
Because of increased competition for students, decreased household income and skepticism about value, a third of institutions predict tuition revenue won't keep pace with inflation, Moody's survey finds.
Opinion
A Powerful Statement
In opting for less money, and basing his compensation on performance, Purdue's new president is setting a model for higher education, writes Arthur Levine.
Making the Case for Adjuncts
Adjunct faculty make up most of the higher education work force, but their working conditions largely don't reflect their role. Is reform on a wide scale possible? What will it take?
Tapping Into the Well
In stark contrast to most public institutions, North Dakota colleges will likely see a sizeable increase in state appropriations, a decision education leaders attribute to a favorable economic climate and efforts to build the trust of conservative lawmakers.
Opinion
The Widget Theory of Higher Ed
The effectiveness of higher education can't be evaluated as one would examine a factory, writes Peter T. Flawn.