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Senators Investigate the Game Behind Online Course Management Companies
After the controversy surrounding the University of Southern California's online Master of Social Work program, Democratic Senator Warren and others sent letters to multiple OPM companies, demanding disclosure of contracts and enrollment information. The investigation may affect industry regulation, but company responses and expert opinions are sharply divided.
After University of Michigan President's Departure, Faculty Call for a More Empathetic Successor
University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel was dismissed by the Board of Regents over an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. Faculty noted that Schlissel's decisions during the pandemic lacked understanding of classroom realities and inadequately responded to faculty concerns, widening the rift between administration and the community. The new president must rebuild trust while addressing the aftermath of the pandemic and sexual misconduct scandals, and may face difficulties in recruiting candidates.
Seven Major Trends in Higher Education for 2022
Colleges and universities are entering their third calendar year affected by the pandemic. In 2021, federal aid and vaccine distribution brought a glimmer of stability, but the Omicron variant posed a renewed threat. Looking ahead to 2022, seven major trends deserve attention: declining enrollment, political intervention, depletion of federal funds, the Biden administration's regulatory agenda, recurring pandemic waves, the expansion of online education, and reforms in admissions examinations.