AKA|Strategy continues its commitment to stay informed about the latest in higher education and the nonprofit sector. It is a pleasure to share these articles that we found both informative and engaging. We welcome any comments or reactions to this edition of our AKA Weekly Rundown.
By Sarah Cohodes and Susan Dynarski The pandemic has provided instructive examples of classic market failures, and college campuses are now among them. A free market place has encouraged many institutions to reopen, leading to
further public health challenges. Read this article
By Nora Caplan-Bricker Although there is considerable commentary about the riskscollege students pose to others during the pandemic, many disadvantaged students are significantly harmed by campus closures. What is the responsibility of institutions that serve ‘in loco parentis’ during a crisis?Read this article
By Peggy McGlone and Sebastian Smee In addition to the challenges caused by COVID-19, art museums are facing vigorous demands to adopt meaningful anti-racist action. Responding thoughtfully and vigorouslyto these demands may prove to be more than challenging for some institutions. Read this article
By Frank Britt and Scott Pulsipher The American economy is in dire need of support beyond cash infusions; it very much needs a robust workforce as well. Higher education is well positioned to build a new workforce development system to meet the needs of today’s dynamic economy. Read this
article
By Daniel Rossman, Meagan Wilson, Rayane Alamuddin, Julia Karon, Jenna Joo, and Catharine Bond Hill The liberal arts and sciences have faced waves of public skepticism since the 1930s. This report investigates the economic value of a liberal education, acommonly used argument for and against theirimportance and value. Read this report
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