Julin Sharp, director of digital education at Marist College in New York, discussed using peer influence to engage faculty and encourage creative teaching practices during her presentation at UB Tech® 2019 in Orlando.
Colleges and universities are investing in developing audio studios to meet the growing demand from career-minded students looking to master the latest studio technology, from the best microphones and mixing consoles to recording software.
Alicia Strandberg, Women in Tech program co-founder and assistant professor of management and operations at Villanova University, discusses how an annual technology conference and mentoring program helps women in all academic disciplines.
For generations, the American public has been told by venerable think tanks like Brookings, Pew and other educational research foundations and professional associations that American students lag significantly behind their global counterparts when it comes to math and science aptitude. This research suggests that over the past 20 years, the US has only marginally improved […]
A pre-conference summit at UB Tech® 2019 will focus on the growing role that women are playing in higher ed technology jobs. Following a summit opening keynote by Nada Anid about accelerating culture change, Villanova University’s School of Business professor Alicia Strandburg will discuss a platform the university developed to create opportunities for women in […]
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 a perception that these vocational programs appeal only to less ambitious students or lead to low-paying careers. "For an entire generation, we had the idea […]
As financial aid administrators know, there’s no shortage of free and fee-based programs designed to help students get a handle on personal finance and keep up loan payments when the time comes. Increasingly, colleges are working with their institutional banking partners to develop engaging, accessible and trusted financial literacy content. Banks have access to nationwide […]
Although "intrusive advising" is rising on the list of higher ed buzzwords, this approach is likely more than a passing trend. As colleges strive for greater levels of student success, some are finding this strategy can bring higher retention rates and, in turn, help the bottom line. Intrusive advising isn't just a rebranding of traditional […]
Learning to pay bills amidst a first-time job search can be a foggy and drawn out process for undergraduates. Unfortunately, credit reporting processes don’t allow much time for students to find their financial bearings. About 7 out of 10 graduates pay their credit cards over 30 days late during the time immediately after graduation, according […]
