Inside Higher Ed
Encyclopedia
Inside Higher Ed is a daily online publication focused on college and university
topics, based in Washington, D.C.
, USA.
The publication was founded in 2004 by Kathlene Collins, formerly a business manager for The Chronicle of Higher Education
, and two former top editors of The Chronicle, Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman.
Typical daily contents include several news stories, announcements of newly hired college and university administrators and faculty, and brief items called "Quick Takes". Scott McLemee, winner of the National Book Critics Circle
Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing, writes the weekly "Intellectual Affairs" column. The "Views" section features columns from faculty and administration contributors. The website also hosts several blog
s on education topics, including "Confessions of a Community College Dean" and "The Education of Oronte Churm."
Online access is free
. The business' founders expected that most of Inside Higher Eds revenue would come from employment advertising and services for employment recruiters.
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
topics, based in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, USA.
The publication was founded in 2004 by Kathlene Collins, formerly a business manager for The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education is a newspaper and website that presents news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty, staff members and administrators....
, and two former top editors of The Chronicle, Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman.
Typical daily contents include several news stories, announcements of newly hired college and university administrators and faculty, and brief items called "Quick Takes". Scott McLemee, winner of the National Book Critics Circle
National Book Critics Circle
The National Book Critics Circle is an American tax-exempt organization for active book reviewers. Its flagship is the National Book Critics Circle Award....
Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing, writes the weekly "Intellectual Affairs" column. The "Views" section features columns from faculty and administration contributors. The website also hosts several blog
Blog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
s on education topics, including "Confessions of a Community College Dean" and "The Education of Oronte Churm."
Online access is free
Gratis
Gratis is the process of providing goods or services without compensation. It is often referred to in English as "free of charge" or "complimentary"...
. The business' founders expected that most of Inside Higher Eds revenue would come from employment advertising and services for employment recruiters.