A building's role, efficiency, infrastructure, significance and location are key factors in determining whether renovation or new construction jells with the school's master plan and overall goals.
While a college's general education curriculum touches every student, officials may go many years without touching those requirements in any significant way. In fact, some institutions are still using general ed programs developed between 20 and 30 years ago, before the digital revolution transformed the lives of students. "There's a sense of urgency in addressing some […]
Virginia Tech: Pathways Apply ethical reasoning and intercultural and global awareness across the entire curriculum. Take one of 10 interdisciplinary minors to earn up to 18 of the 45 required general ed credits. Participate in high-impact learning experiences by studying abroad, or doing undergraduate research or a cocurricular activity. University at Buffalo (N.Y.): UB Curriculum […]
The work of Richard Mayer, a computer- and multimedia-based learning specialist out of San Diego, is of close interest to Brian Klaas. He speaks on how Mayer's principles, which he's been researching for 20 years, tie directly into what we understand about the neurobiology of the brain, and how we actually store information and memories. […]
Community college leaders who have launched campaigns to rebrand career and technical education say they face a generational challenge. Today, parents and even many high school guidance counselors cling to a perception that these vocational programs appeal only to less ambitious students or lead to low-paying careers. "For an entire generation, we had the idea […]
This is the second in a trilogy of commentaries on rising Early College Stars. Our focus this month highlights successful Early College best practice case studies that optimize Early College aspiration, preparedness, and achievement. School Superintendents tell us that Early College preparedness promotes high school academic success and self-confidence. Not surprisingly, the intellectual curiosity and […]
Student philanthropy programs have become common in higher ed, but few colleges dedicate a physical space for these initiatives. The University of Kentucky, however, recently opened an office for student philanthropy within its newly constructed student center. "Space is a hot commodity and hard to come by," says Katie Sanders, assistant director of annual giving. […]
A large majority of student government presidents say they have a role in campus decision-making, though just more than half feel "very influential," according to the first annual "Student Voice Index" report by the National Campus Leadership Council. The study, which examined about 200 institutions, lays out the conditions that must exist to give student […]
A research project into how student athletes recover from concussions has turned into a strategic tool to help students as they transition to college life. Researchers at Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania, where nearly 40 percent of students are also Division III athletes, wanted to determine not only how an injury would affect performance on […]
Computer use policies cover a range of regulatory demands while also protecting students, the college or university, and all generated data. In the face of security audits and digital vulnerabilities, today's policies must be driven by risk management principles—yet remain flexible enough for updates when tech teams identify new threats. The language of these policies […]
