STATE COLLEGE, Pa., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Growth in the number higher education jobs continued to moderate in Q1 2012, a trend that started to emerge mid-2011, but is still outpacing overall job growth. Similarly, the number of advertisements for job openings in higher education continued to rise, but at a moderating pace, according to a new report from HigherEdJobs, the leading source for jobs and career information in academia (http://www.higheredjobs.com/career/quarterly-report.cfm).
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An analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data by HigherEdJobs found that the number of actual jobs in higher education grew 1.8 percent during Q1 2012, compared to growth of 1.5 percent for all jobs, or a difference of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, a year [...] Continue Reading…
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Competition, we are constantly told,
encourages individuals, institutions and companies to take the
risks necessary for innovation and efficiency. But in higher
education, competition often discourages risk taking, leads to
overly cautious short-term decisions, produces a mediocre
product for the price, and promotes excessive spending on
physical plants and bureaucracies.
The construction arms race on campus is the most visible
example of competition run amok. To become more attractive to
potential consumers, many colleges and universities undertake
overly ambitious expansions. In some cases, new facilities
contribute to educational programs, [...] Continue Reading…
Article source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-17/competition-is-killing-higher-education-part-1-.html
This week, NBC News’ Education Nation Tour comes to Miami. What better place to have a national dialogue about education? As a microcosm of America, our diversity is our strength when it comes to leading the nation in narrowing the achievement gap and putting innovation at the forefront of education reform.Education Nation will provide a forum, not only for policymakers and business leaders, but for our community as a whole to come together and engage in an honest conversation about the state of education in our country. It will provide a national platform [...] Continue Reading…
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CARLSBAD, Calif., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — As college students scramble to find jobs after receiving their hard-earned degrees, CareerCast.com examines the best jobs for those without a college degree. In its new report, 20 Great Jobs Without a College Degree, CareerCast.com identifies careers where you can earn a good living with just a high school education. Although these jobs may require some training, they all offer a good salary, as well as growth potential. At the top of the list: dental hygienists, online advertising managers, web developers, medical secretaries and paralegal assistants.
“Even with a college degree, finding a good job in today’s economy is hard and can be very time consuming. Although those with degrees often earn more money, [...] Continue Reading…
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Singularity University today announced the companies selected to participate in its inaugural synthetic biology accelerator program, SynBio Startup Launchpad. The program will nurture aspiring SynBio entrepreneurs seeking to apply the rapid-cycle, low-cost approaches employed by tech and biotech startups. Synthetic biology is genetic engineering using software-based design tools coupled with low-cost DNA synthesis and assembly.
The SynBio Accerlator Program was conceived by Andrew Hessel, Co-Chair of SU’s Biotechnology and Bioinformatics track, and John Cumbers, Ph.D, a synthetic biologist at NASA Ames Research Center. As Andrew Hessel explains, “advances in technology are allowing scientists to treat DNA, our genetic code, the same way people use code for software programming.”
The SynBio Startup Launchpad [...] Continue Reading…
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PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
DeVry
University has announced the appointment of Joyce Wheatley as
president of its Philadelphia metro. Wheatley was previously campus dean
of the DeVry University Chesapeake Campus.
Prior to joining DeVry University, Wheatley served as employment manager
at Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, Va. Her extensive career
spans more than 20 years in a variety of operations and educational
leadership roles.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The University of California’s Board of Regents on Wednesday weighed a possible tuition increase to close a major budget shortfall and named a new chancellor for UC San DiegoUC officials took no action after discussing ways to tackle a growing budget deficit caused by rising expenses and state budget cuts. During the current fiscal year, the state reduced UC funding by $750 million or roughly 20 percent.Under one scenario, the 10-campus system would raise tuition by 6 percent, or $731, this fall if the state doesn’t increase funding by $125 million for 2012-13. The board would not vote on a tuition increase until July, and the amount could change based on the state budget situation, [...] Continue Reading…
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