Prose and Purpose

Going back to my days in graduate school, I have always had a fondness for economic models.

By Herman Berliner

The article on increasing tuition discounting (Discounting Grows Again) in the Tuesday edition of Inside Higher Ed was no surprise whatsoever.

By Herman Berliner

I have started visiting colleges with my daughter who is entering her senior year in high school. I know she can get an outstanding education at Hofstra but I also know she is looking for an experience away from home.

By Melissa Connolly and Herman Berliner

Early in my career, I had the pleasure of team teaching a course on the Economics of Higher Education with then Hofstra President Robert Payton.

By Herman Berliner

Maintaining standards and maximizing student satisfaction are totally compatible.

By Herman Berliner

In addition to serving as Provost, I also have the privilege of serving as president of my local school board. As president, I get to deliver a brief commencement address and hand the students their diplomas.

By Melissa Connolly and Herman Berliner

I view serving on my local school board as a privilege. We have an excellent school district and a community and a board that are committed to enhancing that excellence.

By Herman Berliner

If I look at the major changes in higher education in recent years, the increase in student engagement and experiential learning are two of the most significant.

By Herman Berliner