Covering some of our favorite higher ed themes: mergers, rankings, budgets, and bots!
News 10/1/18
News 9/10/18
Sure, they’re teaching courses on cryptocurrency, but are any of these universities accepting tuition payments in Litecoin yet? Also: Great economic news for job and school shoppers.
Dr. Keith Whittington Encourages Us to “Speak Freely”
“If we were to sacrifice free speech on college campuses, we would be subverting the core values and very purpose of a modern university.” Princeton’s Dr. Keith Whittington joins us for an interview to discuss his important new book, “Speak Freely: Why Universities Must Defend Free Speech.”
An Introduction to the Field of User Experience
Guest contributor John Coria describes the rapidly-growing UX profession and explains how it’s an essential function in many industries.
How to Prepare College Students for Life and Work
Professor Matthew Hora, author of “Beyond the Skills Gap,” discusses the complexities of workforce development and his recommendations for reform in higher ed.
News 8/13/18
Today’s news includes tales of debt, divorce, bots, and success for the degree-not’s!
Danger Zone Update: Majority of Americans Are Wary of Higher Ed Trends
The disturbing truth of the survey is that higher education, like Jim Comey, is now disliked by a majority of both Democrats and Republicans, only for different reasons.
News 7/30/18
It’s a buyer’s market! In today’s news we learn how students and recent graduates enjoy unusually favorable conditions when it comes to school and job applications. And: what percentage of Americans think higher ed is heading in the wrong direction?
Dr. Michael Shipe Runs a High-Intensity Kinesiology Classroom
Charleston Southern University’s Professor Michael Shipe joins us to describe the study and applications of Kinesiology. He tells us about lucrative, high-demand career opportunities in health sciences, including cost/payoff details for those interested in training to become a Physician’s Assistant. He also offers tips on teaching, weight loss, and Apple stock!
We Are Proud to Sponsor the eduWeb 2018 Digital Summit
Because we support better clarity, communication, and matchmaking in enrollment and other student-related decisions, Degree Or Not Degree is proud to help sponsor this year’s event. As far as we can tell, we’re the only blog that’s involved!