Purchase costs and long-term maintenance make adding real estate assets an expensive proposition for colleges and universities. Moreover, when institutions invest in off-campus properties, officials must also consider their relationships with nearby communities, as well as alumni and donors. In addition, public institutions typically have regulations and state or federal policies to navigate. To ensure […]
Meaningful partnerships between universities and corporations require meaningful collaborations to benefit students and drive successful outcomes. On the academic side, that means administrators and faculty have to listen closely, open our doors to collaborative creativity and be open-minded. Working together with our partners ensures that everyone—students, institutions and partners—can be successful. Here are a few […]
The velocity of fundamental change in the world has increased dramatically. Not too many years ago, there was no such thing as social media. But the ascendency of interactive digital platforms fundamentally changed the way we communicate not only in society, but in business. We no longer broadcast to and talk at our audiences; we […]
Laura M. Harrison Hall University of North Alabama This hall—which will house the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions—will be constructed on the former site of a science building. Size: First floor (16,148 square feet), second floor (15,983 square feet), third floor (15,234 square feet) and basement (8,364 square feet) Features: Four 72-seat classrooms, eight medical […]
For many low-income students, lack of encouragement at home and fear of rejection limits interest in higher ed. Conditional admissions gives these individuals the chance to consider universities they thought were out of their reach. LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: College acceptance offers: You’re in—under these conditions 66% — Students from low-income backgrounds planning to attend a […]
Waitlists for not-quite accepted students have long been used by colleges, but more institutions—both public and private—are dabbling in a different kind of delayed entry. Conditional admissions, which may require academic or English language counseling, give less-prepared students a chance to succeed. "A number of accountability mechanisms can discourage colleges from taking chances on students […]
Colleges and universities are in crisis mode. The digital age continues to transform disciplines—dissolving some, and merging and reconfiguring others. Yet a highly trained and college-educated workforce, one grounded in the ethics of how to best harness new technologies to benefit humanity, is needed more than ever to tackle issues such as cyberwarfare and artificial […]
How students are engaging with chatbots at: Winston-Salem State University (N.C.) “One of the odd things about an AI chatbot is that students will be very honest with it,” says Joel Lee, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management. “They may even, at times, tell the AI things that they won’t tell their counselor, or ask […]
The challenge: Reduce summer melt for incoming freshmen at Georgia State University. The method: Use an artificially intelligent chatbot to help students complete pre-enrollment tasks, such as submitting transcripts and taking care of immunization requirements. The results: Summer melt for 2016-17 was 21 percent less than in the prior year. The hero: Pounce the text-based […]
Managing change may be part of the job description for any higher ed administrator, but it's seldom easy. And nowhere is this more evident than with the core of any college or university: its academic programs. In fact, the process can be something of a minefield, with faculty feeling threatened and the media poised to […]
