The majority of the college leaders transitioning in or out of the president position in the past two weeks have demonstrated excellence in one of higher education's top executive positions.
Economic, technological, and social volatility will only intensify. As the future of work remains unpredictable, adaptability is non-negotiable. Students deserve training, equipping them for lifelong employability, not just first jobs.
"We're fools if we think that the educational pipeline is going to look the same as it did when we went through school and 10, 15, 20 years from now," says Katherine Frank, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
As a college based in the UK, the choice and opportunity for adults reentering education tends to be limited. However, through intentional design, we can create an ecosystem friendly to adult learners.
While the humanities may not be as popular as they once were, STEM students—and institutions—have much to gain from some of their timeless lessons. These colleges and universities are taking note and adapting.
As we opened the new calendar year, I announced that UNCG would discontinue 20 academic programs in line with the deans' recommendations. The reality is that we can't be "everything, everywhere, all at once," and we can't pretend to be.
Nearly a third of employers hiring entry-level positions admitted avoiding selecting Gen Zers, according to a survey from ResumeBuilder.com. The culprit? Entitlement.
"I don't believe in this concept of stop-and-go: You stop high school and go into college. I believe we have to hold their hands and make sure they make it," says Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Jose Dotres.
Whether by providing financial aid or direct admission, high school students are getting excited about these initiatives easing their entry into college.
