The Economic and Fiscal Benefits of The University of Texas Permian Basin
Report Published on October 05, 2020The educational opportunities offered by The University of Texas Permian Basin enhance employment prospects for students and improve the regional workforce and economic development potential. In fulfilling its primary role, UT Permian Basin generates a significant economic stimulus as well as incremental tax receipts. The University provides direct well-paying jobs, engages in major projects, and supports important research. Graduates are essential to the current and future business complex and enhance the competitiveness of the area. These activities contribute to the economy of the local area, region, state, and nation.
How high was online schooling engagement and what does it mean for the economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 16, 2020Dr. Perryman describes findings from recent TEA data.
- Tags:
- coronavirus,
- COVID-19,
- school,
- Texas Education Agency
What impact do international students have on the US?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 09, 2020Dr. Perryman describes issues with the ICE plan to bar international students from attending institutions moving fully online this fall.
Universities and COVID
Column Published in syndication July 22, 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic emerged this spring, college campuses across the United States swiftly sent students home in droves and switched to online distance learning. The quick transition came with hopes and expectations that things would be largely back to normal by the fall. However, such is not the case, and uncertainty is growing as the time to prepare is diminishing.
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- college,
- coronavirus,
- COVID-19,
- higher education
COVID Slide
Column Published in syndication July 15, 2020The debate surrounding reopening schools this fall seems to intensify daily. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and government officials are struggling to weigh questions of safety against the realities of remote learning. It's a difficult issue with no easy or universal answers.
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- coronavirus,
- COVID-19,
- public education,
- reopening
Nonprofits: A Closer Look
Column Published in syndication February 12, 2020In a recent column, I talked about the enormous economic benefits of Texas nonprofit entities. We estimate that when multiplier effects are considered, ongoing operations of Texas nonprofits include $110.0 billion in annual gross product and nearly 1.4 million jobs (about one-eighth of all private-sector jobs in the state). In response to several requests, let's take a closer look at the types of organizations and their positive impacts.
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- education,
- healthcare,
- nonprofit