As more veterans look to continue their education after service to our nation, higher ed must help veterans re-enter civilian life, adapt to the academic environment, and achieve the goal of earning a higher education.
While a college's general education curriculum touches every student, officials may go many years without touching those requirements in any significant way. In fact, some institutions are still using general ed programs developed between 20 and 30 years ago, before the digital revolution transformed the lives of students. "There's a sense of urgency in addressing some […]
In a nutshell, what is an omnichannel payment approach? Omnichannel is the ability to take payments anytime, anywhere through any channel. It is also the ability to deliver those payments securely and manage them centrally for easy reporting and administration. Higher ed leaders want to provide a frictionless experience for students, parents and other constituents, […]
Academics The mantra of "if you build it, they will come" has a bit of truth when recruiting international students to community colleges. "The most fundamental thing that we do is make sure we're providing quality programs, because the best way to attract new students is through word of mouth," says Denise Kinsella, interim dean of […]
What do you see as the biggest barrier to community colleges enrolling more international students? "Community colleges need to focus not just on recruiting international students but retaining the ones already enrolled. Understanding who these students are and proactively engaging with them creates a stronger reputation and will ultimately attract more international students to that […]
International students coming to the United States can mean a financial boon for community colleges as well as the towns and cities where they reside. Nearly 100,000 international students attending U.S. community colleges contributed $2.4 billion to the U.S. economy and supported more than 14,000 jobs during the 2016-17 academic year, according to data released […]
Governors State University in Illinois opened in the 1970s as one of a handful of two-year "upper division" schools for students finishing their degrees. It quickly proved unsustainable as far as attracting students and providing a complete education experience. In Leading Academic Change: Vision, Strategy, Transformation (2018, Stylus Publishers), the university's president, Elaine Maimon, discusses […]
