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Going online: Why should your college dump paper for digital credentials?

With robust digital credential programs emerging at schools across the country, it’s clear that academic records and credentials are a natural place to begin.

TikTok Bans: What does it really mean for your institution?

Academic leaders should embrace focused investment in digital education, but the potential threats TikTok poses to their digital infrastructure are prompting schools to implement drastic policy measures.

Johnson & Wales University has offset 100% of campus electricity usage. How can you?

By undertaking these programs now, campus communities will reap the benefits for generations to come – saving energy and reducing waste, instilling in students’ lifelong habits of sustainable practices, and even saving money along the way.

Applicants have spoken. Will colleges listen? 

Surveying 1,443 students, the findings identified easily achievable opportunities for institutions to meet the needs of prospective students.

Leveraging data from educational events to optimize student experiences

Institutions need more efficient strategies to collect key student information and use that data to deliver a more optimized student experience. One often overlooked strategy? Educational events such as college fairs, kick-off weeks, campus tours and other activities.

Notre Dame football is independent. Should it be?

It behooves most colleges and universities to analyze the financial contribution of their student-athletes by sports teams. Adding or removing a team could substantially impact an institution’s tuition revenue, financial aid, and instructional expenses.

As parents and students prioritize mental health, higher education must respond

In order to achieve your incoming class goals, you must address scaling mental health solutions to your campus.

Educators are on the frontlines for campus emergencies and they need help

From active shooter emergencies to extreme weather events, the need for advanced campus safety technology has never been greater and the stakes have never been higher.

Academic homelessness: How to keep students from disengaging post-pandemic

Even though they are digital natives, students want to interact with instructors and administrators, be part of something outside their dorms and apartments, and feel like they have a place to go when they need help.

Inclusive classrooms: 3 ways tech creates belonging in higher ed

Tools that create a culture of belonging and make space for anonymity will help educators increase classroom participation and engagement.

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