For several decades scholars in a variety of disciplines have argued about the relationship between knowledge and rhetoric, investigating the inherent connections between how we know what we know and how we communicate what we know. These debates have been primarily theoretical, provoking some to wonder about the practical consequences of the discussion. What better […]

Two executive-level summits headlined the preconvention action during UB Tech 2018 at The Mirage in Las Vegas. Both the Higher Ed and Critical Trends summits featured presentations and professional expertise ranging from accommodating new learning technologies to exploring the latest security trends. The day kicked off with HP’s precon event and “Building the Campus of the Future,” the […]

When it comes to a student’s priorities, knowing the locations of classrooms and dining halls outweighs finding the blue emergency boxes installed around campus, and downloading ride-share and meal delivery apps ranks higher than accessing safety apps. “We have a group of 18- to 22-year-olds on campus and their safety is the last thing on […]

The traditional, nail-biting wait for an admission offer has, at some colleges, given way to a process offering immediate gratification for prospective students: the instant decision day. This admission recruitment strategy—involving applicants getting an on-the-spot admission decision during a scheduled event—has gained a lot of traction, particularly as a way for colleges that aren't Ivies […]