One of the most fertile areas for collaborative problem-solving between colleges and their K12 counterparts may be the mission they share: education. When edtech developers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania asked K12 teachers to wish for a superpower, the teachers imagined student data hovering in midair before their very eyes. Wish granted. Lumilo, the artificially […]
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 […]
Curtis Carver’s team is focused on innovation, agility and cost-efficiency. Since joining UAB in 2015, he has led many successful initiatives, including unlimited email, unlimited storage, greatly enhanced connectivity, a tenfold increase in high-performance research computing, and a new strategic plan that creates a world-class IT organization, which empowers a world-class research university. How has […]
The near weekly occurrence of school shootings has students, faculty and staff feeling like potential victims. Academic administrators are hurriedly seeking ways to keep their campuses from being in tomorrow's headlines. Conversations with education professionals reveal a pervasive fear, an absence of answers and a sense of powerlessness. But it doesn't have to be that […]
The safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors is a top priority for Boston University. As a result, BU can have anywhere from 15 to 30 officers working their safety and security command center at once. When an emergency arises, Director of Emergency Management Stephen Morash must quickly determine team members can report to the […]
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 […]
Appetizer Stakeholders' input During the planning stages for the Brodhead Center dining hall, Duke University invited input from students, faculty and the local community on the design and dining offerings—and then used that feedback to shape decisions so the facility would feel like a true community space. Established services Not all dining programs have to […]
Aside from offering a variety of high-quality food, what is the most important thing colleges can do to encourage students to eat on campus? "It is important to offer meal plans that provide flexibility across campus with a variety of high quality grab-and-go, retail and brand options. Mobile ordering platforms allow [students] to order ahead […]
