Continued binge drinking and destructive student behavior have driven higher ed leaders to refine off-campus behavior policies. Parents have also asked for more off-campus supervision as students post legally dubious antics online. Many policies give the institution room to discipline students for off-campus behavior, but clears them of legal obligations to do so. “In the […]

At the Internet of Things Village of the DEF CON security conference in 2016, hacking contests revealed nearly 50 vulnerabilities in 23 devices from 21 manufacturers. Security flaws were exposed in smart door locks, padlocks, thermostats, refrigerators, wheelchairs and even solar panel arrays—all items that can be found connected to an institution’s computer network. Improperly […]

Gather stakeholders—including faculty, students, IT leaders and others—for honest discussion.  In California, it was crucial to include student representation in the statewide committee that examined various LMS candidates, says Jory Hadsell, executive director of California Community Colleges’ Online Education Initiative. That positive approach allowed college constituency groups to focus on the end goal of student […]

The profile of today's college student looks much different than it did decades ago, yet the models of career readiness have remained largely the same. Face-to-face appointments for rÁ©sumÁ© critiques and interview practice don't meet the dynamic needs of today's students. Because of technological advances, job markets are changing rapidly, making it all the more […]