What is it about?
This article examines how Neoliberal policies, such as funding cuts, rising tuition, corporate-driven research, and managerial culture, impact computer science education and research, leading to commodification, weakened standards, and loss of academic freedom.
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Why is it important?
This article is important because it highlights how Neoliberal pressures reshape higher education, especially in computing. By exposing issues like rising costs, corporate-driven research, and loss of academic freedom, it shows how students, faculty, and society are affected. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for protecting critical inquiry, and the integrity of education. It also encourages educators and researchers to resist harmful trends and work toward more student-centered, and socially responsible practices in academia.
Perspectives
The article presents a critical perspective, arguing that Neoliberalism commodifies education, erodes academic freedom, and dehumanizes faculty and students. It also offers constructive perspectives, suggesting resistance, civic engagement, solidarity, and responsible teaching as ways forward.
Ananth Jillepalli
Washington State University
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This page is a summary of: Effects of Neoliberalism on Computing Education Research and Practice, Digital Threats Research and Practice, September 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery),
DOI: 10.1145/3766901.
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