Some employees complain constantly. You know the type. They grumble that the parking lot is too far away, that their workspace is smaller than a co-worker's, or that someone ate all the doughnuts. These employees can wound an otherwise healthy workplace culture. They infect their colleagues, ultimately zapping creativity, motivation and morale, and even driving […]
It's time for more of corporate America to embrace what neurodiversity can bring to the workforce, and to experience how those who learn differently can benefit their organizations.
An online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree made its debut in UPenn's College of Liberal and Professional Studies. While many of the Ivies have digital advanced learning programs, this is the first time one has created an online option for undergrads. The university had been offering a part-time bachelor's option for working adults […]
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 […]
Increasing public pressure and a growing union presence have driven higher ed institutions to improve the experience for part-time faculty and staff. Adjuncts, for example, are now more likely to get pay raises, have job stability and be welcome in faculty circles. On the health insurance front, however, the situation is not so rosy. Here […]
Meaningful partnerships between universities and corporations require meaningful collaborations to benefit students and drive successful outcomes. On the academic side, that means administrators and faculty have to listen closely, open our doors to collaborative creativity and be open-minded. Working together with our partners ensures that everyone—students, institutions and partners—can be successful. Here are a few […]
Every week at the University of Washington in Seattle, the registrar's office staff comes across at least three fraudulent diplomas. Every month, they uncover about two fraudulent transcripts. "And these are just the ones we see," says Helen Garrett, registrar and chief officer for enrollment information services. "Our student database has not been hacked and […]
