As a society, we have succeeded in communicating the economic payoff that a college education can offer. At present, the value of lifetime earnings for a person with a bachelor's degree is $500,000 more than a high school graduate. We have not, however, succeeded in helping many of our students understand how to pay for […]
This web seminar discussed strategies for updating these core processes and creating a more connected campus, and some best practices to apply at any institution.
High Point University President Nido Qubein is known for engaging audiences on topics such as leadership, human development, peak performance and personal success. Here, he previews the themes of his upcoming keynote address for UBTech 2019 in Orlando, Fla.
As more veterans look to continue their education after service to our nation, higher ed must help veterans re-enter civilian life, adapt to the academic environment, and achieve the goal of earning a higher education.
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 […]
Why most colleges are only experimenting: Determining the technology's value "I think the best thing to do in higher ed is to pilot, experiment and be aware of the technology, so that if it becomes mainstream and takes off, you're ready," says Brian Rellinger, associate provost for academic support at Ohio Wesleyan University. Rellinger began […]
At Saint Leo University in Florida, Jeff D. Borden brings ideas, strategies and philosophies to transform learning at scale. He is also executive director for the Institute for Inter-Connected Education (iceinstitute.org) as well as CAO for Campus—a product that provided the “glue” for the system he built at Saint Leo. He provides practical, researched, intentional […]
