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Students are arriving on campus with a rapidly changing set of goals and expectations. Meeting these expectations while supporting student success across the lifecycle requires institutional transformation, bold strategies and […]
Many institutions ask their enrollment teams, advising offices, faculty and other departments to focus on student success, but these departments do not often know or understand all the unique factors […]
With the landscape of higher education rapidly changing, it is crucial that institutions are able to compete for top faculty, staff and leadership, who are not only talented people with […]
Educational institutions are challenged with managing their IT systems as they digitally transform their environment. With new technology trends bucking traditional approaches, research shows a general lack of confidence among […]
A variety of factors are causing many colleges and universities to reexamine their branding. Consistent and effective branding can have a positive impact on many strategic efforts, from recruiting and […]
With complexity in higher ed only increasing—due to trends including online learning and the demographic shift to nontraditional students—implementing more student-centered services has become crucial to meeting the needs of […]
“Nudge theory”—or using subtle reinforcements to positively influence behavior—is increasingly being used in higher education, having been proven to increase FAFSA completions, decrease summer melt and improve retention rates. Tiny […]
Technology has not only revolutionized teaching and learning in higher ed, but also how tuition payments are made and campus commerce is conducted. However, today’s payment technologies can also be […]
Research shows that the use of academic video has the potential to dramatically improve teaching and learning. But too often, the use of video on campus is limited to traditional […]
Increasing public pressure and a growing union presence have driven higher ed institutions to improve the experience for part-time faculty and staff. Adjuncts, for example, are now more likely to […]
This is the second in a trilogy of commentaries on rising Early College Stars. Our focus this month highlights successful Early College best practice case studies that optimize Early College […]
Public institutions are constantly attempting to re-define their core missions and at the same time, regain the public’s trust. As such, there are a number of forces that have made […]
Why most colleges are only experimenting: Determining the technology’s value “I think the best thing to do in higher ed is to pilot, experiment and be aware of the technology, […]
Strolling across a new campus, a student has little idea where they’re going. Then their phone dings. A beacon has sensed their location. “The library is straight ahead,” the message […]
Community college leaders who have launched campaigns to rebrand career and technical education say they face a generational challenge. Today, parents and even many high school guidance counselors cling to […]
Seven beacon characteristics and nine high-potential higher ed uses—from campus tours to class attendance.
1. Advertise in a variety of places—from local TV, radio and social media to high school job fairs. 2. Target specific populations through Facebook advertising. 3. Consider using virtual reality and other cutting-edge technology to […]
The Clery Act requires colleges and universities participating in Title IV programs to take many security-related action steps to ensure compliance. In addition to numerous statements of policy, the Annual […]
The work of Richard Mayer, a computer- and multimedia-based learning specialist out of San Diego, is of close interest to Brian Klaas. He speaks on how Mayer’s principles, which he’s […]
“How much does higher ed seem to be using beacon technology now, and what needs to happen for wider adoption to occur?” “Beacon technology for location services in higher education […]
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