Barrett J. Taylor

Aug 23, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Barrett J. Taylor |Brendan Cantwell

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, and very few pursued all four. Membership in the four groups was stable over time, indicating limited mobility.

Jun 28, 2023 | chronicle.com | Kevin R. McClure |Barrett J. Taylor

Even before the pandemic hit, many public-college employees were struggling. Their workloads had ballooned due to budget cuts and hiring freezes. With many of their colleagues heading toward the exit, those left behind were forced to pick up the slack. In the years since, things have only gotten worse: More work is spread across fewer faculty members and administrative support staff. The pressure on publics is no accident.

Feb 13, 2023 | insidehighered.com | Barrett J. Taylor

Governor Ron DeSantis’s agenda to transform education in Florida is sometimes deemed “unprecedented.” In fact, there are some important precedents for the changes that his administration is making in the state’s higher education system. Understanding these precedents helps to understand what is familiar, what is new and what is at stake.