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.
When the pandemic first surfaced, predictions about college closures and the demise of higher education were rampant. One year later, those predictions seem to have been overly pessimistic. Higher education has proven to be adaptable in the past. This crisis might not be an exception. Read this article
As more universities and academic hospitals seek to diversify their ranks, rewarding diversity and inclusion efforts by faculty in promotion decisions will be key to encouraging and achieving that goal.Read this article
From MIT Technology Review: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2021 By the Editors For the past 20 years, MIT has compiled a list of annual breakthrough technologies. This year’s list provides a glimpse of what our collective futures have in store, ranging from messenger RNA vaccines to green hydrogen and more.Read this article
From Artful:
András Szántó on the Future of Museums By Karen Rosenberg This interview sheds light on the conversations museum leaders are having on what a museum is, can, and should be. Based on those conversations, author András Szántó offers ideas on deaccessioning, diversity, and sustainability in the field. Read this article
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From Forbes:
College Financial Grades 2021: Will Your Alma Mater Survive Covid? By Matt Schifrin and Hank Tucker This ranking of the financial health of 921 higher education institutions is based on analysis of data from the National Center for Education Statistics. The ranking gives a pre-pandemic snapshot of institutional finances and how these universities and colleges are positioned to handle their post-pandemic situations.Read this article
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