Although the news media has focused on a number of serious issues in higher ed, including the admissions scandal and the devastating impact of student debt that now exceeds credit card debt, not much has been said about demographics, a key force changing both the structure and the size of higher ed in America.
In today's higher education landscape, many colleges and universities are struggling financially or even closing their doors—and regional private institutions are especially vulnerable. This reality demands a new paradigm for the Chief Financial Officer that expands beyond the traditional functions to a major role in planning and building the institution's future.
Nothing signals spring like the arrival of opening day for Major League Baseball. Long heralded as America's pastime, baseball now faces daunting challenges on the road ahead. Like baseball, higher education now finds itself in a perfect storm – perhaps, in danger of losing its fan base as a result of shifting demographics, craven competition, […]
A pre-conference summit at UB Tech® 2019 will focus on the growing role that women are playing in higher ed technology jobs. Following a summit opening keynote by Nada Anid about accelerating culture change, Villanova University's School of Business professor Alicia Strandburg will discuss a platform the university developed to create opportunities for women in […]
Thirty years ago, some of us predicted that mutual growth mergers would become a prominent megatrend in the higher education industry. Instead, we witnessed a broad range of institutions that faced impending liquidation. Some of these fragile colleges were pressured to merge with somewhat stronger institutions which, in some cases, ironically, ended up closing after […]
In a time of greater political pressure to enhance college access, one campus leader from a small institution expressed "grave concerns about the willingness of society to continue, let alone increase, support of postsecondary education." One of 163 respondents to UB's survey of presidents, chancellors and provosts, the leader's comment reflects issues keeping top campus […]
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.
Recruiting adult learners for continuing education and degree completion programs may be one of the most challenging tasks in higher education—but it also represents a great revenue opportunity because a large majority of the labor force does not hold a bachelor's degree or higher. One-third of the population graduated high school, 16 percent have completed […]
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 […]
