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Today’s college rankings still measure the wrong things. It’s time to reinvent them

Traditional college rankings measure the wrong things and penalize the vast majority of regional public institutions that support first-generation and underrepresented students.

How can your school help faculty overcome edtech fatigue and burnout?

WGU Labs' 2023 EdTech Faculty Survey provides crucial insights into pain points in the faculty experience with edtech and how to achieve a successful technology-enabled future.

An algorithm for success: Redesigning college based on student data

Turning this golden age of data into tangible action requires questioning long-held beliefs about what works and what doesn’t.

With new safeguards rule, cybersecurity programs become even more critical for higher ed

The result of a Title IV compliance review could include fines, submitting technically perfect requests to the department for reimbursement and even losing eligibility for financial aid.

Why your school must buck its current financial planning process

Many institutions continue to rely on outdated financial planning tools. Nearly 50% still use spreadsheets for forecasting and tuition projections, and nearly a third use spreadsheets for budgeting, according to a Syntellis survey.

3 ways cooperative purchasing agreements support student success

Student affairs leaders who proactively partner with their procurement teams save time, save money, and create capacity for other strategic priorities.

Metrics and misconceptions: Why measuring outputs in higher education isn’t enough

It’s time for institutions and researchers to prioritize a more holistic system of assessing and improving student outcomes, rather than relying solely on surface-level metrics like outputs.

4 reasons university and private training partnerships are accelerating

Partnerships add revenue and enrollment numbers to a college's bottom line and expand the career track offerings students need. It's a win-win for both sectors facing changing markets.

5 insights for college leaders who want to improve civil discourse on campus

As sparks begin to fly on the campaign trail, they're bound to drive a new round of heated exchanges on our campuses. The lessons Gen Z learns from it will have lasting effects on our society.

Cross-program building designs represent higher ed’s next step forward

Intentional design and construction that curate these spaces better align with higher education's changing landscape and prepare the next round of doctors and scientists for a wave of innovation. 

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