The Learning Agency的动态

Excellent piece by former IES Director Mark Schneider on why the NEED Act is needed. https://lnkd.in/egAgVxtu "IES is a high-quality science organization, but too much of what it does is anchored in old models of research and hiring. The NEED act is an opportunity to create a modern research organization focused on high-risk–high-reward work with the potential to dramatically change education R&D."

The University of Wisconsin-Madison will build on its 175 years of excellence with several bold new initiatives designed to address global challenges, notably #artificialintelligence and environmental #sustainability. In her second address before the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents,?Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin shared a wide-ranging look?at UW–Madison’s recent successes and plans to continue innovating for the #publicgood. The #university remains deeply committed to its ideals around inclusion and belonging, free expression, and student success, while advancing its teaching, #research and #outreach missions. “We have a lot to be proud of,” Mnookin said.?“My job — our job — is to make this institution even a step stronger — by building on this excellence and also by thinking in big, bold ways about where we can take a quantum leap forward to serve this state and the world on a whole new level.” Article: 'In Regents address, Chancellor Mnookin unveils bold new initiatives to innovate for the public good, address global challenges' https://lnkd.in/geKAa9f9 via UW–Madison #Wisconsin #education #innovation #leadership

???? Recently, I delved into the second chapter, "The Devolutionary Cycle," in Christopher Newfield's *The Great Mistake*. This insightful section examines systemic issues that undermine public universities. Here are my top three takeaways: 1?? **Financial Mismanagement**: Newfield outlines how revenue-driven financial strategies can erode the integrity of public universities, pushing them towards corporate-like models that detract from their educational missions. ?? 2?? **Institution-Wide Complicity**: The cycle of decline is not confined to management; it extends across faculty and staff. This widespread complicity leads to misaligned priorities, steering institutions away from their core educational values. ??? 3?? **Shift in Educational Focus**: Increasingly, there’s a focus on disciplines promising immediate economic benefits, which often undermines the broader academic mission that fosters critical thinking and intellectual depth. ?? The complexities highlighted by Newfield call for a unified approach to realign the focus of public universities towards their educational priorities. ?? Have you observed similar trends in your educational environments? What strategies might we employ to realign our institutions with their foundational educational missions? #EducationReform #PublicUniversities #TheGreatMistake #HigherEducation #TheClarkCommunique I invite all insights and discussions on how we can collaboratively work to strengthen the foundational goals of our educational institutions. Let’s connect and share ideas!

Big changes are coming in 2025 for the Carnegie classifications for top-tier R1 research institutions! What does this mean for #hbcu research capacity? And why should #dod be paying attention? Read all about it in my new blog post! ??

Check out this great article by Jaret C. Riddick, PhD regarding Carnegie Classifications for R1 Research Institutions and HBCUs!!

Melissa Alsing, CIO at Seton Hill University, keeps a steady hand on both the introduction of new technology and making sure it's safe to use while balancing the short- and long-term needs of a student body fueled by critical thinking, creativity and ethically contributing to societal transformation. From The Story: The intersection of technology and higher education?represents?a dynamic landscape where innovative tools and digital solutions?reshape how?students learn, educators teach, and institutions?operate. With the rapid advancement of technology, higher education has become increasingly reliant on digital platforms, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and virtual environments to enhance?the teaching?and learning experience.? As universities and colleges embrace emerging technologies, they must navigate a complex terrain to leverage these tools effectively while maintaining the integrity and inclusivity of the educational experience. It is a challenge accepted by Melissa Alsing, the chief information officer at Seton Hill University, a prominent Catholic coeducational liberal arts institution in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.? https://lnkd.in/eRsJNex4

In case you missed it, check out this important article from Rachel Dinkes, PhD of Knowledge Alliance and Beth Boulay (she/her) of Abt Global that discusses important outcomes from our public investments in education R&D.

Transformative times in education and work: Are we adapting to the ever-increasing impact of technology and ways we educate current and future employees? And with more students questioning the expense and relative value of a college education, in what ways will our scolls respond and evolve? Excited for a remarkable discussion at our April Summit featuring Dr. Jason Wingard, Lindsay Whorton,J.R. De Shazo, and Ron Sullivan. Thought-provoking op-ed from Jason Wingard on the subject: Higher Ed Must Change or Die. https://lnkd.in/eY7Sd4Ey

This is a fairly good report but when they talk about affordability they are really talking about making US residential higher education less expensive. They say this may be achieved by (i) minimising research activity and (ii) integrating longer work placements (co-ops), and (iii) running 3 semesters per year. I don't see any suggestions about improving the cost efficiency of tuition. However, the suggestions for changes to teaching (flipped classroom, projects, co-ops minimising research etc) are excellent. Adoption of this model would be a great step forward for campus based education in terms of much improved quality and some reduction in costs. I currently have an interest in higher education in low-income countries and I think this model is still too expensive.

Quick comments on the nexts steps for universities and the research system announced today, with Sir Peter Gluckman chairing two separate panels with related Terms of Reference. 1) It seems likely the panels have been appointed already but are not announced. It is not clear what this means. It may reflect moving quickly. 2) The timescales are tight for careful consideration. There are benefits to this where certainty can be provided given the government’s tight fiscal envelope. 3) There’s a risk of another well-intended but failed reform that neither rebuilds the the research sector properly nor rescues the previously hopeful trajectory of our universities. Despite good intentions, this is worth pointing out as the repeated pattern over the past 30+ years. https://lnkd.in/gPfrM_Wa https://lnkd.in/gF37si5u https://lnkd.in/guqbGb5E And additionally breaking along with this -- and most widely cheered it would seem -- is the cancellation of the 2026 Performance-Based Research Funding Quality Assessment. https://lnkd.in/gwWUdkMd More comments are now up at the Science Media Centre. https://lnkd.in/gP9s_Ugf