When leaders at Brigham Young University-Idaho searched for a student success solution in 2012, they could not find an end-to-end system that encompassed every step of the student lifecycle. In 2013, BYU-Idaho partnered with Excelsoft, a technology solutions provider, to custom-design a comprehensive product for the institution's 44,844 students. "We had the manager from each […]
Students who arrive at college with a declared major don't necessarily graduate in a timely manner, and taking the time to explore different academic routes doesn't always add time to a student's college career, according to recent research from EAB. To help new students make the most educated choice, Georgia State University analyzes student performance […]
When Lisa Severy became a career counselor in the mid-'90s, the dominant philosophy in serving students was this: "I'll help you catch your first fish." Now the idea has evolved to: "I want to teach you to catch fish so you'll be able to do this forever." The process involves meeting students' needs—and providing what […]
Almost 90 percent of colleges and universities offer tuition remission benefits to their employees and employees' dependents, according to the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). And with college tuition costs skyrocketing, that benefit has become increasingly sought-after—but expensive for the institution. Campus leaders must balance financial strain with employee perks, and […]
Like many employers, higher ed institutions are reaching out to military veterans to fill skilled positions. Military service offers rich opportunities for individuals to develop a wide variety of skills that translate to well-paying jobs in the civilian world. However, deciphering a veteran's work history is tricky. Resumes may be cluttered with military jargon, acronyms […]
Leaders at private colleges concerned about the National Labor Relations Board's ruling allowing Columbia University teaching and research assistants to unionize can look to their peers at public universities to prepare for coming changes. The impacts of unionization can be seen at several U.S. public universities, including the University of Washington, University of Michigan and […]
Overwhelmed by tweets posted every minute of the Presidential campaign? Confused by cable TV hosts conjuring new, often contradictory, poll results? You're not alone. Whether you are a voter, campaign strategist, college student, or professor, the old lessons of political campaigns haven't been very useful in this new era of politics and the media. Call it a […]
Recent highly publicized cyber attacks have spurred a growing public awareness of the risk that sensitive personal information might be accessed by unauthorized third parties. It is not as well-known that the industry sector with the highest number of breaches is higher education: since 2005, higher education institutions have been the victim of 539 breaches […]
"What advice do you have for administrators about making long-term relationships with firms like yours beneficial for both parties?" "Colleges and universities must clearly define their primary objectives and maintain a degree of flexibility with respect to their approach in ultimately determining the business relationship with their private sector partner. By their very nature, P3s […]
If you work in higher ed digital marketing or communications, you've likely heard about the annual College-Bound Student E-Expectations Survey. Launched 11 years ago, this comprehensive research has become a critical piece of marketing intelligence. The survey asked 3,000 college-bound high school seniors and juniors about their digital habits and expectations—from the start of the […]
