Higher Education Research
“Changes in Staff Distribution and Salaries of Full-Time Employees in Postsecondary Institutions: Fall 1993-2003,” by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This analysis of census data provided by 3,186 degree-granting U.S. institutions examines the changes that occurred between fall 1993 and fall 2003 with regard to hiring practices and salaries. The full NCES report is available at no cost on the NCES Web site.
“The Future of Higher Education: A View From CHEMA,” by Philip J. Goldstein (EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research, 2006). This study, jointly sponsored by 22 member associations from the Council of Higher Education Management Associations, identifies the forces of change that are building for higher education and seeks to understand their potential implications. Though the study is available free of charge, you must go through the ordering process to gain access to the study. Once the process is complete, follow the instructions provided via email or on the NACUBO Online Publication page.
“Think Tank Report on the Future of Higher Education 2006,” by CUPA-HR. This report offers a framework for encouraging and collecting innovative institutional strategies and best practices. The summary of this think-tank initiative includes tools for assessing external and internal threats and factors critical for institutional success. Available from the CUPA-HR Knowledge Center.
