A new literary genre seems to be booming—book-length critiques on the state of American higher education. While a few celebrate American exceptionalism, most lament the decline of higher learning. Whether… Read more »
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Mismatch in the Labor Market: The Supply of and Demand for “Middle-Skill” Workers in New England
Over the past decade, policymakers and business leaders across New England have been concerned that the region’s slower population growth and loss of residents to other parts of the country… Read more »
How to Develop Learners Who Are Consistently Curious and Questioning
In the U.S., postsecondary education has long driven individual social mobility and collective economic prosperity. Nonetheless, the nation’s labor force includes 54 million adults who lack a college degree; of… Read more »
The Real Education Crisis: Are 35% of all College Degrees in New England Unnecessary?
The notion of the “college labor market” as a fixed set of occupations is remarkably static. In contrast, we assume that job and skill requirements are dynamic. (This lively debate… Read more »
Coming Into Focus: A New Vision for Public Higher Education in Massachusetts
This past September as thousands of college students moved into their dorms, the Boston Globe ran a front-page story about UMass Amherst. The theme of that story was familiar to… Read more »
Show Me the Money! Why Higher Ed Should Help K-12 Do Economic Impact Studies
At no point in recent history has the need for educational institutions to justify their investment value been greater than today. Despite news of a “slow recovery,” budget cuts continue… Read more »
Special Policy Report: A High-Stakes Election for New England
Like the traditional four seasons in New England, election season has the potential to bring about stunning change. This year, races at the gubernatorial, federal and state legislative levels will… Read more »
The Changing Federal Landscape
Accessibility, affordability and accountability characterize the work of President Barack Obama who, since taking office, has worked with Congress to influence policy that affects both K-12 and higher education. Stimulus… Read more »
NEBHE Event: “Higher Education Sustainability Summit 2010: A Climate Change on Campus”
We extend our most sincere thanks to everyone who attended NEBHE’s annual sustainability summit, A Climate Change on Campus, held Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in… Read more »
New England Higher Education Sustainability Summit 2010
New England Higher Education Sustainability Summit 2010: A Climate Change on Campus