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Higher Ed "International Exchange Rate" Leaves Intellectual Capital Behind, Jayne M. Comstock
Higher Ed "International Exchange Rate" Leaves Intellectual Capital Behind, Jayne M. Comstock
Scholarship and Professional Work - Communication
The higher education “international exchange rate” is unfavorable and improving at an alarmingly slow rate, given our need for graduates prepared for success in our contemporary global economy. There are basically two problems: not enough U.S. students are studying abroad and the opportunity to study abroad is disproportionately available to traditional students enrolled at private institutions.
We Should Have High Standards For All Students, Not Just Those At Harvard, Jayne M. Comstock
We Should Have High Standards For All Students, Not Just Those At Harvard, Jayne M. Comstock
Scholarship and Professional Work - Communication
After nearly a decade as a chief academic officer, I got used to people asking me my opinion on higher education issues. But now that I am working at the American Council on Education, the questions are more far reaching. For example, recently, someone asked me what I thought should be done about the cheating scandal at Harvard.
Avoid False Dichotomy In Higher Education: Be Both Mission-Driven And Market-Smart, Jayne M. Comstock
Avoid False Dichotomy In Higher Education: Be Both Mission-Driven And Market-Smart, Jayne M. Comstock
Scholarship and Professional Work - Communication
Amid all the drama associated with the departure and reinstatement of the UVA President, there remains at least one generic plot line that merits additional analysis: What is the appropriate way to incorporate a business orientation into the ethos of higher education?
What You Measure Is What You Get Service Learning Can Be Cost-Effective Way To Enhance Quality And Student Success, Jayne M. Comstock
What You Measure Is What You Get Service Learning Can Be Cost-Effective Way To Enhance Quality And Student Success, Jayne M. Comstock
Scholarship and Professional Work - Communication
Note: This post connects to the conversational thread started here in March, which focused on sharing lessons and insights about leadership challenges faced by CAOs and other senior administrators as we seek ways to ease the tension between our goals for access, completion rates, and educational quality.
Building The Future - One College Graduate At A Time, Jayne M. Comstock
Building The Future - One College Graduate At A Time, Jayne M. Comstock
Scholarship and Professional Work - Communication
The past few weeks have been a time of reflection for me. My father died and my family experienced what all families do when they lose the man who provided for them, guided them, protected them, and — in my case — made sure we fully understood the value of a college education.