Community colleges have traditionally focused on helping students earn credentials for employment. But are they now also preparing students for the looming dynamic, disruptive and entrepreneurial environments ahead? Rebecca Corbin says—increasingly—they are. Corbin is president and CEO of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). She and former community college president Ron Thomas have […]
Social-emotional learning can advance equity and civic-mindedness on college and university campuses while helping individuals feel respected, valued and affirmed.
Digital marketers, communicators and social media professionals working in higher education don't have many opportunities to interact face to face with prospective or even current students. So keeping up with the digital habits and expectations of this ever-evolving audience is a real challenge. While primary research in the form of interviews, focus groups or even […]
Higher ed leaders are under pressure to meet the needs of a changing culture and work environment and to manage an increasingly diverse set of student and graduate expectations. Innovation is required. At the same time, leaders strive to keep their colleges and universities the same. Leadership, faculty, elected officials, alumni and others who experienced […]
It's thrilling to be associated with an institution when a capital campaign is launched. The campus environment becomes electrified. Capital campaigns spark enthusiasm among the academic community and rally supporters, both on and off campus, as they engage with an effort that can be transformational for the institution. But as a public relations officer, your […]
State minimum wage laws impact colleges as employers, but as our survey shows, in many cases higher ed is offering entry-level employees a better-than-mandated deal.
Students today demand more from the campus spaces where they go to work alone or in groups. And while students might put all kinds of technology on their wish lists for these spaces, there is one feature that's essential: outlets, lots and lots of outlets.
Federal grants and loans provided under Title IV programs are especially susceptible to FCA violations because of the extensive requirements that attach to these funds. You can reduce your institution's Title IV FCA risk by adhering to simple guidelines.
At UB Tech® 2019, Trang Pham discussed how she designs collaborative classrooms to improve student engagement and help future teachers stay up to date on the changing landscape of technology in the classroom.
As the merger between University of Bridgeport and Marlboro College demonstrates, struggling higher ed institutions need not look only in their own neighborhood for life-saving partnerships with other colleges.
