Penn GSE News Archive
GradRight Pledges Affordable Access to Top Global Universities for Indian Students
Dr. Laura Perna acknowledged GradRight's initiative as a significant solution to the challenges of access, affordability, and inclusivity faced by Indian students seeking higher education abroad.
University of Arizona faces difficult challenge in trimming sports budget
Karen Weaver acknowledges the complexity and emotional impact of cutting sports programs at universities like the University of Arizona, noting it's a difficult decision that affects loyal alumni and student-athletes, and is driven by financial challenges and varying media-rights revenues in collegiate sports.
Black And Hispanic Faculty Underrepresented in Maryland Public Universities
According to Laura Perna, Black and Hispanic faculty are underrepresented at Maryland's largest public universities, reflecting a widespread issue in academia, with barriers to diversification including unrecognized "invisible labor," narrow definitions of merit, and bias in promotion and tenure processes, impacting faculty diversity and student-faculty ratios.
Is Private Equity the Next Big Thing in College Sports?
Karen Weaver raises concerns about private equity investments in college sports, including potential backlash from the public, ethical considerations when accepting investment from controversial sources, and the impact on university philanthropy efforts and tax benefits for donors.
Emporia State Cut Tenured Faculty. Enrollment Plunged.
Robert Zemsky highlights a broader trend of devaluation in higher education and the challenges faced by institutions cutting faculty positions and programs, suggesting that only top-tier universities are thriving while others are struggling.
Tracking governance choices in post-Soviet universities
Peter Eckel explores the evolution of governance choices in post-Soviet universities. He discusses four distinct governance models that have emerged across the region, emphasizing the need for flexible and context-specific governance structures to meet the diverse needs of higher education institutions in these countries.
Male elementary school teachers are few in number, but large in impact
Richard Ingersoll concerns about the underrepresentation of male teachers in elementary school, and emphasizes the need for a more balanced gender mix among educators.
Stop Overworking After Vacation
Kandi Wiens offers strategies to prevent overworking after a vacation, emphasizing the importance of work recovery for sustained performance and well-being.
What students said about the Spring of ChatGPT
Ross Aikins reports findings to Inside Higher Ed from interviews with dozens of students about how they used AI tools in their studies over the spring and summer. Going into fall, he says, faculty will need to revisit their policies early and often.
Praying for a merger miracle
Robert Zemsky questions the effectiveness of mergers like Vermont State University's consolidation of three struggling colleges in addressing core issues faced by these institutions.
Christos A. Makridis and Goldy Brown: The potential of AI systems to improve teacher effectiveness in Spokane Public Schools
Ryan Baker emphasizes the importance of ensuring secure data sharing between educational institutions and technology providers, particularly in the context of utilizing AI in education.
It’s been a stressful summer for big time college presidents
In an Op-Ed, Karen Weaver discusses many of the issues college presidents have been facing lately, particularly around their sports programs, and Penn GSE’s efforts to address the gap in the education and training of current college presidents.
Can ending legacy admissions make the application process fairer at elite colleges?
Julie Wollman says large gifts are a legitimate reason to retain legacy preferences, but donors who want to reward universities for ending legacy could also step in and keep funds coming.
Rise of the microschool: Small, student-centered learning spaces take off
Jonathan Zimmerman considers quality monitoring in schools a civic responsibility given the need for an educated populace.
Among U.S. postdoc applicants, researchers of color often fare worst
Damani White-Lewis shares insights into postdoctoral hiring inequities.
Once a big player, Teach For America tries to regain its footing
Pam Grossman says that selectivity has always been a part of what made Teach For America successful as the program tries to revamp post-pandemic.