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East Tennessee State Professor Wins Social Science Scholar Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hicks is a tenured full professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at East Tennessee State University, where he has served as a dean for the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development. in counseling and counselor education and higher education from North Carolina State University.

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Report: Student Interest in Pursuing Careers in Education on the Decline, But Enrollment in Intro Teaching Courses Rises

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Today’s high school students are showing less interest in pursuing careers in education, and teachers in the profession are feeling burnt out and underpaid, according to a new report from the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). South, the worst still being Louisiana with 3.7% in 2022 compared to 6.9% the year before.

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Employers Seek ‘Success Skills’ Among Potential Employees: Report

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are key “success skills” employers seek in potential employees, according to a new report by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). But it is unclear whether credentialing certifies those skills.

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UNESCO’s compelling case for investing in people, prioritising education

The PIE News

January 24 is the UN’s International Day of Education. The theme for 2023 is “Invest in people, prioritise education.” UNESCO, the UN’s education arm, makes a compelling case for such investment. Of course governments do already invest vast sums of money in education. In total, GPE has spent more than $5.7

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Dr. Anne S. Pruitt-Logan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Professor Emeritus, Educational Policy and Leadership The Ohio State University Anne S. Pruitt-Logan is professor emeritus of educational policy and leadership at the Ohio State University. From the start of her career, she has focused on improving access to education for underserved populations. State College.

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President moves: Administrators prove popular picks as next leader on the job

University Business

The newly appointed president also serves as a state representative on the Southern Regional Education Boards’ executive council. His contract is still pending approval from the state’s higher education system. Lisa Coleman – Adler University (Ill.)

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 2: The Updated Board Duties

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this second post of our five-part series on Embracing a New Higher Education Governance Model , we discuss the updated board duties in higher ed and how boards can embrace their new roles and responsibilities as they work to meet the challenges facing colleges and universities today. Take duty of loyalty, for example.

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