Higher Education Workforce Trends

Looking beyond the pandemic, higher education institutions are evaluating what may need to change in their operating models.

Some adjuncts appear to be unaware of their eligibility to participate in a retirement savings plan at the college or university where they work.

Achieving and maintaining financial well-being is a goal of many individuals. Increasingly, it’s a goal employers have for their workforce, as well.

The ranks of adjunct faculty have increased rapidly in recent decades. How are these individuals faring financially?

Women of color presidents and chancellors describe how their race and gender has affected their careers and suggest ways to diversify the college presidency.

Adjuncts are commonly perceived as recent Ph.D. graduates teaching multiple classes while pursuing a tenure-track position. This is hardly the norm.

Has increased use of contingent faculty led to real improvements in institutional performance? This report explores the strategic payoffs of a well-documented trend in academia.

Changes to faculty status may discourage new doctoral recipients from pursuing academic careers.

Has increased use of contingent faculty led to real improvements in institutional performance? This report explores the strategic payoffs of a well-documented trend in academia.