The models used for funding universities today do not serve students, institutions, or states' labor market needs. Any model should include three principles: (1) Efficiency; (2) Transparency; and (3) Stability. As of today, there is not a single state successfully implementing all three principles in its funding systems. Most would be hard-pressed…

We evaluate the long-term effects of receiving the Uruguayan "Plan de Atención Nacional a la Emergencia Social" (PANES), a large unconditional cash transfer program, on outcomes for young and unborn children. We use a rich dataset that matches program administrative data to vital natality data and educational records 8 to 12 years after…

Purpose: Explore advisor understanding of their roles in advisory systems characterised by differing mixes of public and private funding and delivery. Methodology: A systems perspective of advisory system governance is combined with an individual perspective of advisor roles. Data from a survey of 38 Australian, 19 New Zealand, 606 Argentine and…

With the decrease in enrollment and increase in cost over the past decade, private colleges and universities have experienced financial hurdles, requiring the need to raise private funds. The financial viability of these colleges and universities depends upon the ability of university presidents to raise money. However, challenges must be overcome…

This dissertation seeks to introduce financial modernization as a distinct subcategory of modernization and present practical applications for sport managers. Modernization literature has shown that, as society advances, levels of complexity increase. Modernization is generally concerned about the impact of technology, transportation, financial…

Although universities are often characterised as 'elite', institutions can attain status in multiple dimensions--reputation, research, money and selectivity. We studied 21st century public universities in the United States, using latent profile analysis to identify which universities followed each path to status. Most universities pursued none,…

Purpose: Since 2008, government funding for higher education institutions (HEIs) has declined globally, resulting in reduced quality, higher tuition fees, and increased reliance on philanthropic contributions. This issue has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting many PHEIs to turn to philanthropic fundraising. This study…

Sustainability is an important but often elusive goal in educational improvement. This article presents six strategies that are usually present in successful long-term professional learning initiatives--and missing in efforts that start off with potential but fall by the wayside. Although some of these strategies can get a boost from financial…

In May 2025, a deadlocked US Supreme Court left in place an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling barring faith-based schools from eligibility in the state's charter school program. "Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond" (consolidated with "St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond") carries no…

This study explores the evolving field of Education in Emergencies (EiE) in Sudan, examining its historical foundations, ideological tensions, and the roles of state and non-state actors in programme delivery. Through a thematic analysis of published literature, international reports and insights from a regional EiE workshop, the author…

In June 2022, Bellwether published the "Pragmatic Playbook," which explored how organizations can employ three strategies to maximize their impact--Direct Impact, Widespread Impact, and Systemic Impact. Over the past three-plus years, dozens of organizations across the country have adopted this framework for strategic decision-making and…

This study utilizes the Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI) to evaluate the operating performance of technology universities in Taiwan. The bootstrap method is employed to analyze MPI sensitivity to verify the index's stability. Our results suggest that the universities demonstrate an adequate level of performance with little improvement required.…

This research addresses two important developments in the academic field: First, universities are transforming into organisational actors, gaining more responsibilities and capacities for strategic action, and second, competition has reached a new level. An important driver of competition and universities' development towards strategic actorhood…

This publication presents an institutional perspective on the state of university finances in Europe. Drawing on findings from a large-scale survey on the financial sustainability of universities, it offers a key evidence base, gathering insights from institutions across Europe. While EUA's research indicates that funding trends have been largely…

This case study focuses on a multidecade time-series study of changes in public acceptance of evolution in the United States. Change over time is often a central issue in social science research. There are two kinds of change over time. Time-series studies address change in populations or groups over time. Longitudinal studies address changes in…