A new paper shows higher education in India can exacerbate tensions of class and caste. Abstract | Full article HTML | Full article PDF Although India outlawed the caste system in 1947, its legacy is far from over. Caste identity still affects all aspects of life — including university campus life — in India. In a new paper published in […]
New book by Pullias researchers tackles digital equity in education. Technology is often touted as a tool that provides more open access to education, but a persistent digital divide marginalizes youths from underserved communities, according to a new book edited by Pullias Center researchers. Diversifying Digital Learning: Online Literacy and Educational Opportunity, to be published Feb. 1, 2018, by Johns […]
Elrod and Kezar discuss the need for cross-functional team works for institutional change. Download the ebook at AAC&U.
We offer a brief overview of what the traditional understanding of a sanctuary has been and consider the current calls for colleges and universities to become sanctuaries. Possible steps for those working in higher ed are offered. Read the publication.
New book by Pullias researchers highlights the need for new faculty models Envisioning the Faculty for the Twenty-First Century: Moving to a Mission-Oriented and Learner-Centered Model Edited by Adrianna Kezar and Daniel Maxey Contributions by Daniel Maxey, Adrianna Kezar, Elizabeth Holcombe, Ann E. Austin, Andrea G. Trice, William T. Mallon, Arleen Arnsparger, Joanna Drivalas, Malcolm Brown, KerryAnn O’Meara, Lauren DeCrosta, Richard Allan Gillman, Nancy Hensel, David A. Salomon, William Plater, R. Eugene Rice, Leslie Gonzalez, Aimee LaPointe Terosky ___ Order […]
Adrianna Kezar, Dan Maxey, and Elizabeth Holcombe have summarized the results of a national survey of college faculty, outlining the shared vision for the future of the faculty role in their latest report. Download the report.
Edited by William G. Tierney, Zoë B. Corwin, Tracy Fullerton, and Gisele Ragusa The college application process—which entails multiple forms, essays, test scores, and deadlines—can be intimidating. For students without substantial school and family support, the complexity of this process can become a barrier to access. William G. Tierney and his team at the University of Southern California approach this […]
William G. Tierney published his first novel, “Academic Affairs: A Love Story: – a warm-hearted novel that explores the strengths and weaknesses of individuals who populate universities. To learn more and to buy the book, visit Tierney’s personal website.