My title–at least the first part–comes from a Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical of the 1960s, now I suspect embarrassingly dated (although it’s been revived as recently as 2011), that I adored in high school. But this post comes in response to an op-ed piece published two days ago in the Dallas Morning News by two University of Dallas philosophy professors. Their essay […] … learn more→
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How to succeed in business without really trying? Major in philosophy!
Can the generalist MBA survive the heat?
It was heartening to read Times Higher Education’s recent article reporting that business schools around the world have recorded “double-digit growth” in their MBA programmes and enrolments. The decline in MBA applications over a five-year period was a worrying trend, so to have the Association of MBAs celebrating a second consecutive year of growth in […] … learn more→
What drugs are students taking and why are they taking them?
For many students, the move away to university is the first time living away from home. And with all the freedoms independent living entails, it’s maybe not surprising then that drug use tends to be much higher among students than the general population. The 2017 Crime Survey of England and Wales found that around one in […] … learn more→
How refugee children make American education stronger
In recent years, there has been a great deal of public angst about refugee resettlement in the U.S. and Europe. Americans are deeply divided on the issue. For instance, a Pew Research Center study published in May of this year found that only a quarter of Republicans and right-leaning independents say the U.S. “has a responsibility to accept more […] … learn more→
Networked learning requires networked universities
A holistic approach to digital learning is the holy grail of universities across the world. For some, it has been for decades. Yet scepticism and even cynicism persist, and many old, bad habits still block the way forward. In recent conversations with acquaintances from other universities in the UK and elsewhere, I have been struck […] … learn more→
Why we don’t need to prepare young people for the ‘future of work’
While there is little consensus about the “future of work”, one thing is certain – young people are at the coalface. Young workers experience insufficient opportunities for work experience, a mismatch between work and education, a lack of career management skills and scant entry-level jobs, according to a report from the Foundation for Young Australians. But this report […] … learn more→
Shut down business schools? Two professors debate
After 20 years of working in UK business schools, Martin Parker, professor of organisation studies at Bristol University, calls for them to be shut down in a new book. His views have caused some lively debate and here, he makes his case. Ken Starkey, professor of management at Nottingham University, disagrees. He offers an alternative. Martin Parker: […] … learn more→
By the numbers: Private student loan borrowing can leave students in the lurch
The vast majority of loans that students take on to go to college are federal student loans that carry set terms, are available to all comers, and have built-in protections in case things go wrong–like discharges available if the school closes before the borrower can graduate or if the student dies, and income-driven repayment options […] … learn more→
Why web development standards necessary for website developers
Web Development Standards and Web Design Standards are well-defined methodologies to guide people creating, designing and developing websites. It is a known fact that web developers are encountering difficulties to develop quality websites that are adaptable to different browsers versions. To add to their woes, there is the prospect of intrusion of handheld phones and […] … learn more→
Trump’s war on children is an act of state terrorism
State terrorism comes in many forms, but one of its most cruel and revolting expressions is when it is aimed at children. Separating children from their parents is indeed a form of terrorism and it points not only to a society that has lost its moral compass, but has also descended into such darkness that […] … learn more→
