Thursday, July 7, 2016

Does higher ed suffer from failure to adapt? - Jarrett Carter, Education Dive

Massive layoffs at the University of Chicago are an indicator of a growing problem in higher education: a failure to find revenue and support from unconventional sources. Boyers said capital enhancement is an antiquated system of student recruitment and engagement, and ultimately raises the cost of a college degree without increasing its value. As technology and industry change, classic curriculum and teaching methods are becoming obsolete in professional training and exposure. http://www.educationdive.com/news/does-higher-ed-suffer-from-failure-to-adapt/421682/