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Surf the blockchain wave with confidence

Blockchain isn't coming; it's arrived. 'This is a monumental shift in the way we approach records in education.'

Why lawyers make excellent academic leaders

As universities continue to face unprecedented challenges, increasing numbers of schools are realizing that the fundraising skills and fiscal management acume of lawyers make them uniquely qualified to succeed as campus presidents. 

Adopting a growth mindset in higher education

To fortify a healthy and sustainable financial infrastructure, higher education leaders need to adopt a growth mindset and accelerate financial and operational decision-making and implementation processes across their institutions.

Critical capacity: COVID-19 and the future of educator preparation programs

Teacher candidates whose clinical practices were interrupted by the pandemic must be able to develop the skills they need to meet licensure and certification requirements. Partnerships between educator preparation programs, school districts and states can help.

How President Biden can work with colleges to lower student debt

Colleges must be held accountable for high student loan debt, while those who improve affordability should be rewarded.

We need to get rights right for international students

It’s a learning curve like no other—being a stranger in a strange land means international students must manage cultural challenges as well as academic rigor.

Success coaching for a personalized student advising experience

The success coach approach, which involves guiding and supporting a student from enrollment to graduation, provides personalized attention, at scale, needed to help students complete their educational goals.

Need a partner to create better online courses? OPMs can help. 

Rethinking the traditional online learning experience with the right OPM partner will allow universities to shine in today’s pedagogical environment.

Keeping university and college micro-communities safe from COVID-19

A free dashboard resource is fueling proactive, data-driven decision-making for a safer return to campus.

As pandemic continues, reforecasting a priority for finance teams

5 tips from a higher ed financial software executive on reforecasting to address the “new normal” for colleges and universities

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