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The World of Higher Education

Higher Education Strategy Associates
Higher Education
Institutional Research
International Students
Taiwanese Higher Education
EU Students
Mexican Higher Education
French Higher Education System
Funding Trends
UK Universities
Claudia Sheinbaum
European Higher Education Governance
Canada
Association Of Institutional Research
Brexit
Benito Juarez Universities
Vocational Education
Les Grandes Ecoles
Demographics
Canadian Higher Education System
1960s Higher Education

The World of Higher Education is dedicated to exploring developments in higher education from a global perspective. Join host, Alex Usher of Higher Education Strategy Associates, as he speaks with new guests each week from different countries discussing developments in their regions. Produced by Tiffany MacLennan and Samantha Pufek.

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In this episode, Attila Pausits, Professor of Higher Education Research and Development, delves into the inaugural report by the Global Observatory on Higher Education Changes (GOHEC). Attila sheds light on the latest trends in higher education, the ... more

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In this episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast, host Alex Usher delves into the complex world of private higher education with Dan Levy, a distinguished professor at SUNY Albany and director of the program for Research in Private Higher Edu... more

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Join Alex Usher and Debbie McVitty, editor at Wonkhe, as they discuss the recent white paper on post-16 education released by the Labor Party in the UK. The episode delves into the current state of higher education, the financial challenges universit... more

In this episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast, host Alex Usher is joined by Dr. Ruixue Jia, a professor of economics at UC San Diego and co-author of 'The Highest Exam: How The Gaokao Shapes China.' They discuss the historical and contempo... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Levy
Distinguished Professor in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership at SUNY Albany and Founder and Director of the Program for Research in Private Higher Education
SUNY Albany
Episode: Inside the Global Private Higher Education Sector with Dan Levy
Debbie McVitty
Editor at Wonkhe, a higher education website
Wonkhe
Episode: Does England’s Newest Higher Education White Paper Actually Change Anything?
Ruixue Jia
Professor of Economics at UC San Diego and co-author of 'The Highest Exam, How The Gaokao Shapes China'
University of California, San Diego
Episode: Inside the Gaokao: China’s Defining Test with Ruixue Jia
Luiz Augusto Campos
Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, co-editor of a book on quotas in Brazilian higher education.
State University of Rio de Janeiro
Episode: Access and Aftermath: What Racial Quotas Changed in Brazil’s Universities with Luiz Augusto Campos
Joshua Travis Brown
Author and expert on higher education economics
Johns Hopkins University's School of Education
Episode: Capitalizing on College: Mission, Money, and Survival in Higher Ed with Joshua Travis Brown
Dmitry Dubrovsky
Scholar at the Institute for International Studies at Charles University in Prague
Charles University
Episode: Undoing Bologna: Russia’s Conservative Turn in Higher Education with Dmitry Dubrovsky
Zachary Bleemer
Economist at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: The Widening Gap: Income, College, and Opportunity with Zachary Bleemer
Marcelo Rabossi
Professor at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
Episode: Crisis or Reform? Higher Education in Milei’s Argentina with Marcelo Rabossi
Andrew Norton
Research Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies and Policy and Government Relations Advisor at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: Higher Ed at the Ballot Box: Australia’s Election and the Accord with Andrew Norton

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Alex Usher
Host of The World of Higher Education, who provides insights and discussions about global higher education developments, often engaging with a range of experts in the field.

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Access and Aftermath: What Racial Quotas Changed in Brazil’s Universities with Luiz Augusto Campos
Q: What challenges remain for students of different racial backgrounds in higher education graduation rates?
Despite improvements, there are still differences in graduation rates across majors, leading to persisting stratification within the education system.
Access and Aftermath: What Racial Quotas Changed in Brazil’s Universities with Luiz Augusto Campos
Q: What is the significance of the quota system introduced in Brazilian higher education?
The quota system has allowed for increased representation of black and brown students in universities, reversing historical inequities and making the system more representative of Brazil's populace.
Access and Aftermath: What Racial Quotas Changed in Brazil’s Universities with Luiz Augusto Campos
Q: How did race historically affect access in higher education in Brazil?
Historically, white people made up around 70% of enrollments in public higher education, significantly above their share of the general population, which has led to perceptions of unfairness in a free tuition system.
Capitalizing on College: Mission, Money, and Survival in Higher Ed with Joshua Travis Brown
Q: How does going down this route change a university?
It dramatically transformed the institution, shifting from majority residential to a significant population of online students.
Capitalizing on College: Mission, Money, and Survival in Higher Ed with Joshua Travis Brown
Q: What does the traditional strategy entail?
The traditional strategy focuses on prestige and maintaining high standards for in-person education.

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