Penn GSE News Archive
Private Colleges Hope New Speech Policies Will Keep the Peace
Sigal Ben-Porath discusses the challenges private colleges face in balancing inclusivity and free speech, noting that policies may unevenly limit expression, complicating efforts to maintain an open academic environment.
Presidents’ and Boards’ Reciprocal Relationship
Peter Eckel highlights the importance of effective collaboration and open communication between university presidents and their boards to address the evolving challenges within higher education.
Arizona hiring Missouri’s Desiree Reed-Francois as AD to help lift athletics out of financial woes
Karen Weaver comments on the challenges facing the new athletic director at Arizona, emphasizing the importance of communication among university leadership. She notes the demanding nature of athletic director positions in today's higher education landscape.
Educators Strategize on How to Diversify the K-12 Teaching Profession
Sigal Ben-Porath discusses the growing polarization in K-12 education, emphasizing the challenge of navigating a deeply divided political climate and the impact this has on educational environments and teacher preparation.
University of Arizona Looks to "Reset" Athletics Budget
Karen Weaver observes that the expansion of staff and increase in salaries are significant factors contributing to the financial deficits commonly seen in college athletics.
PennWest is struggling. Its campuses are experiencing those challenges differently.
Joni Finney believes it's too early to judge PennWest University's success post-merger and advocates for innovative leadership from non-traditional backgrounds to address its challenges.
How to Refresh a Dwindling Pipeline of STEM Teachers? Researchers Share Strategies
Richard Ingersoll identifies a critical issue in education: the mismatch between the growing number of STEM classes and the declining preparation of teachers for these subjects. He notes the shift towards less experienced teachers, contributing to a "revolving door" phenomenon in schools, which impacts teacher retention and student learning.
A Global Intifada Sounds Scary, but "You Can't Just Limit Any Speech That Might Promote Violence"
Sigal Ben-Porath suggests that campuses should balance inclusion with free speech through specific rules, acknowledging the complexity of navigating controversial speech without undermining safety or diversity.
For Some Young People, a College Degree Is Not Worth the Debt
Laura Perna suggests that while community college is often promoted as an affordable educational route, it's not a universal solution due to limitations like accessibility and credit transfer issues, and emphasizes the need for a reevaluation of who bears the costs of higher education, advocating for a role for state and federal governments in making it more accessible and affordable.
When Mean Girls Grow Up
Charlotte E. Jacobs suggests that the "mean girl" archetype, often associated with middle- to upper-class white girls, needs reevaluation considering today's more intersectional understanding of girlhood and womanhood, taking into account factors like race, religion, and sexual identity.
College enrollment could take a big hit in 2025. Here’s why.
Peter Eckel suggests the impending decline in U.S. college enrollment is due to a shrinking traditional college-age population, driven by lower birth rates and reduced immigration.
Teacher Preparation, Explained: Alternative Routes, Enrollment Trends, and More
Has The Time For Three-Year College Degrees Finally Arrived?
Stanford AD says ACC move won’t trigger cuts: ‘You have a commitment’
How To Estimate Your True Cost For A Forbes Top College
‘What is happening in Florida will not stay in Florida.’ Are NC colleges next?
Sigal Ben-Porath views the changes in higher education regulation in states like Florida and North Carolina as primarily driven by Republican goals and visions for the sector, indicating a significant shift in how public higher education is being managed and regulated.