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What are the keys to the success of student parents?

Matt Zalaznick | September 12, 2019

Childcare can cost more than tuition in many states, according to a new report that calls on the federal government to use existing programs to provide financial assistance and help student parents stay in college.

Does large-scale nudging work in higher ed?

Matt Zalaznick | September 12, 2019

While nudging on a small scale appears to expand access to financial aid and higher ed enrollment, the practice may have less impact on a statewide or national level, according to a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

College admissions scandal is more than a crisis of confidence

Jean Close | September 12, 2019

The origins of the ethical dilemma in college admissions have been evident for some time. Now, thanks to a few celebrities and the Entertainment Tonight program, they've come to the forefront. For colleges and universities, this is more than just a crisis of confidence; it's a case for improving risk management, says guest columnist Jean Close, a partner in The Bonadio Group's Healthcare/Tax Exempt Division.

There's always room for liberal arts 'soft skills' in a changing world

Ned Ladd | September 11, 2019

By not letting our students wander through the academic disciplines, we may be doing them a disservice. We may be depriving them of opportunities to see the world in multiple ways and to value the perspectives of other disciplines and cultures, says guest columnist Ned Ladd, a professor of physics and astronomy at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

The hidden value of online video

Sean Brown | September 11, 2019

The ability to analyze, share and comment helps develop critical thinkers, says guest columnist Sean Brown, who has years of experience in academic video production and is a consultant with Minneapolis-based Contegy Digital.

College presidents discuss enrollment declines, volatility in higher ed

Emily Brown | September 10, 2019

Higher ed presidents met to discuss major challenges on their college campuses, such as enrollment declines and Title IX compliance.

What's the true role of a student tour guide on campus?

Matt Zalaznick | September 08, 2019

Guides must market the institution while connecting with prospects; plus 11 tips for creating a memorable campus tour.

Blue-light call boxes survive on some campuses

Matt Zalaznick | September 05, 2019

A headline on an August post from The Daily Tar Heel asks: "Have campus blue light call boxes outlived their usefulness?" Well, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill still maintains about 300 of the boxes that connect users directly to police.

Does your campus have a plan to survive severe weather events?

Matthew Poslusny | September 04, 2019

Severe weather events can threaten any campus anytime. Does your campus have plans for shelter, messaging, operations and continued education?

Developing a 'living' strategic technology plan

Craig Park &JD Solomon | September 03, 2019

One of the greatest challenges to effective strategic technology planning is change. With new technology innovations and some iteration of Moore's law, Bob Prosen, a management consultant and author, said it well: "At the beginning of the day, it's all about possibilities. At the end of the day, it's all about results." We can plan […]

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