2025 Summer - Higher Ed | Oxford Round Table

The Changing Landscape in
Higher Education
Date of Session: July 14-17, 2025

Location:
Harris Manchester College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England. Harris Manchester College is one of the thirty-nine colleges that form the University of Oxford.

Registration and Abstract Submission:
Participants are invited to submit an abstract to present a paper, but are welcome to join the symposium without making a presentation.

Registration:
Registration fees start at £640 (£440 graduate students)

Nomination:
Should you be unable to attend, we would welcome your nomination of a colleague to attend in your place.

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Topics of Interest will include but are not limited to:

Digital Transformation and Online Learning

- Expansion of online education and virtual learning platforms

- Quality assurance and accreditation in online programs

- Hybrid learning models and blended approaches

- Access to technology and digital literacy among students

- The role of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in higher education

Cost and Affordability

- Rising tuition fees and student debt crisis

- Financial aid policies and student loan forgiveness programs

- Alternative financing models (e.g., income-share agreements)

- Free college tuition initiatives and affordability programs

- Strategies for reducing the cost of textbooks and course materials

Workforce Preparation and Skills Development

- Alignment of higher education with workforce needs

- Emphasis on career readiness and practical skills training

- Experiential learning opportunities (internships, co-ops, apprenticeships)

- Integration of soft skills development (communication, critical thinking, teamwork)

- Lifelong learning and continuing education programs

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

- Increasing diversity among students, faculty, and staff

- Addressing racial and ethnic disparities in higher education

- Campus climate and inclusive practices

- Support for underrepresented minority students

- LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity initiatives

Globalization and Internationalization

- Growing international student populations and cross-cultural exchange

- Study abroad programs and global learning experiences

- Partnerships and collaborations with international institutions

- Addressing challenges faced by international students (e.g., visa policies, cultural adjustment)

- Global research collaborations and knowledge sharing

Technology and Innovation in Teaching and Research

- Adoption of educational technology tools and learning analytics

- Gamification and immersive learning experiences

- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in education

- Open access publishing and research dissemination

- Intellectual property rights and technology transfer

Governance and Accountability

- Accreditation standards and accountability measures

- Transparency in institutional finances and governance structures

- Regulatory compliance and legal challenges in higher education

- Ethical considerations in academic research and publication

- Student rights and academic freedom

Demographic Shifts and Enrollment Trends

- Changing demographics of college-age populations

- Declining birth rates and implications for enrollment management

- Adult learner demographics and non-traditional student populations

- Recruiting and retaining diverse student populations

- International student mobility trends and challenges

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The Changing Landscape in Higher Education Date of Session: July 14-17, 2025

Topics of Interest will include but are not limited to:

The Changing Landscape in
Higher Education
Date of Session: July 14-17, 2025