Spread the loveThe purpose of public universities is to serve the needs of their communities. However, some members of the community believe that many public universities are ignoring their mission. Those who study colleges and universities say that today’s public universities and faculty members are almost entirely focused on research. As a result, teaching assistants assist professors as instructors or grade essays. Students are being left behind as university leadership focuses on fundraising rather than working with faculty. Some argue that by leaning toward privatization, encouraging non-residents to matriculate, and becoming more business-like, public universities have forgotten their missions. Privatization […]

Spread the loveThere are difficult challenges for higher education. Those in authority, such as professors, know these problems exist but are unable to resolve them. It isn’t that professors don’t care; they are just out of touch to fix the issues. Often, it is down to the mid-management position of the dean to fix the dysfunction within the higher education system. So, how can a dean resolve these problems? The Role of the Dean A dean has a varied role within the higher education system. Some duties include: Supervision of Faculty and Staff Overseeing Instructional Programs Deal with Complaints Deal […]

Spread the loveI suppose there are several ways that can be named to simplify resource management in higher education. Still, the simplest that I’ve found of doing it in the Azure environment is through using tags, or name-value pairs. These are typically for automation, resource management, and accounting.  Tags are not the same as resource groups. Tags can label any resource within a subscription. If your tagging strategy is useful, it makes your resource administration much more straightforward. Here are four tips to getting the most out of tagging in the Azure Portal. Know the Limitations Cloud storage tags have their limits. Each […]

Spread the loveIntroduction The transition from high school to undergraduate studies is a critical and exciting phase in a student’s life. As educators, it is crucial to prepare students for their journey into higher education. Teaching students about undergraduate education helps them make informed decisions and pave their way to a successful academic experience. This article aims to provide guidance on effectively teaching students about undergraduate studies. Understanding Undergraduate Education Before delving into teaching strategies, it is essential to understand what undergraduate education entails. An undergraduate program typically includes a collection of courses that lead to an associate or bachelor’s […]