Written by: George Siedel Published by: The Conversation on 6/27/2022 MBA News Digest Comment: In this article, Professor Siedel points out the good that professors are doing. The article and his book are worth reading. I recommend both. Extracted Content: There is no shortage of books critical of business schools. The titles leave little doubt about how much disdain the authors have for the … [Read more...] about Business schools get a bad rap – but a closer look shows they’re often a force for good
Government recruits ‘hit squads’ who will check universities are doing face-to-face teaching in a bid to end remote lectures
Written by: Daily Mail Reporter Published by: Daily Mail on 6/25/22 MBA News Digest Comment: The United Kingdom's Universities Minister seems to think that face-to-face education is the only way to achieve quality education. Extracted Content: The Government has started recruiting hit squads to check universities are doing enough face-to-face teaching – with the aim of having teams ready to … [Read more...] about Government recruits ‘hit squads’ who will check universities are doing face-to-face teaching in a bid to end remote lectures
Role of University International Partnerships for Research & Education: Leaders’ Critical Insights & Recommendations
Written by: William B. Lacy, Jean-Yves Merilus, Xiaoguang Liu, and Laura R. Lacy Published by: Center for Studies in Higher Education, Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley on 6/13/2022 MBA News Digest Comment: Graduate program leaders considering an international partnership would find this paper a useful resource. Extracted Content: ABSTRACT - International partnerships have become … [Read more...] about Role of University International Partnerships for Research & Education: Leaders’ Critical Insights & Recommendations
Too many Middle East universities are failing their students
Written by: The National Published by: The National on 6/9/2022 MBA News Digest Comment: Some very interesting data is shared in this article. Extracted Content: Every year, Egypt trains about 7,000 doctors. If they practice in the country, they can expect to be paid on average $200 a month. In Germany, a specialist is paid more than $6,000. In the US, plastic surgeons can earn almost $50,000. … [Read more...] about Too many Middle East universities are failing their students
Everything About How We Evaluate Teaching Needs a Makeover
Written by: Richard Badenhausen Published by: The Chronicle of Higher Education on 6/8/2022 MBA News Digest Comment: Where is the leadership that is needed to bring about the reform that we all know is needed? Extracted Content: One thing most academics can agree on: How we evaluate our colleagues’ work in the classroom is a vexed system, badly in need of overhaul. A recent essay in The … [Read more...] about Everything About How We Evaluate Teaching Needs a Makeover
Innovation in action: Value prior learning, no matter where that learning happens
Written by: Becky Klein-Collins Published by: Christensen Institute 6/8/2022 MBA News Digest Comment: This is a great place to start if you are thinking about granting credit for prior learning (CPL). Extracted Content: This piece is authored by Becky Klein-Collins, VP of research and impact at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), an organization that’s been a leader in … [Read more...] about Innovation in action: Value prior learning, no matter where that learning happens