Economics and Change in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2023

Employment opportunities to install, maintain, and troubleshoot high-speed broadband systems have gotten a boost from the federal government, presenting new opportunities for workers outside of service sector industries, like retail store sales associates, product delivery drivers, and other occupations. Passed in 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is expected to create up to 200,000 jobs for broadband deployment, which will need a ready and able workforce.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2023

It’s a sentiment being echoed by conservative officials in red states across the country. The indefinite academic appointments that come with tenure — the holy grail of university employment — have faced review from lawmakers or state oversight boards in at least half a dozen states, often presented as bids to rein in academics with liberal views. Tenure advocates are bracing for the possibility of new threats as lawmakers return to statehouses around the country.The trend reflects how conservat

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