According to a new report by CUPA-HR, U.S. higher education institutions are increasingly prioritizing workforce alignment, resulting in decreased emphasis on disciplines such as English and the humanities. Over 20 years, there has been significant growth in health professions faculty, attributed to healthcare workforce shortages and rising demand. Conversely, traditional liberal arts fields have seen both faculty cuts and stagnant salaries. This report highlights a broader trend in academia to favor programs closely tied to job readiness and student demand.
To CUPA-HR researchers, "these findings suggest broad divestment in English Language/Literature," indicating a trend in higher education away from disciplines not tied to job preparation.
The expansion in health professions faculty could stem from "shortages in the healthcare workforce and increasing healthcare demands related to an aging U.S. population."
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