Community colleges have traditionally focused on helping students earn credentials for employment. But are they now also preparing students for the looming dynamic, disruptive and entrepreneurial environments ahead? Rebecca Corbin says—increasingly—they are. Corbin is president and CEO of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). She and former community college president Ron Thomas have […]
Marylouise Fennell, former president of Carlow University, and Virginia Wesleyan President Scott D. Miller discuss using social media platforms as a cost-effective way to reach your target audiences while promoting your institution's brand. Those who don't employ social media are missing out on ways of communicating efficiently and quickly to stakeholders. What's not to "like"?
Federal grants and loans provided under Title IV programs are especially susceptible to FCA violations because of the extensive requirements that attach to these funds. You can reduce your institution's Title IV FCA risk by adhering to simple guidelines.
As 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, James E. Samels, of The Education Alliance and the law firm Samels Associates, discusses how the life of Winston Churchill reminds us that vision and courage can triumph over seemingly impossible odds. He recently visited Westminster College in Missouri, the home of the National Churchill Museum.
My first job out of prison was as a warehouse laborer earning minimum wage. The job was mind numbing and backbreaking, and didn't offer benefits. Then, I received a call from the local university for a clerical position; it was the opportunity I desperately needed, and it changed the trajectory of my life.
Julin Sharp, director of digital education at Marist College in New York, discussed using peer influence to engage faculty and encourage creative teaching practices during her presentation at UB Tech® 2019 in Orlando.
This web seminar focused on strategies and best practices for using online learning to support a CBE approach at any college or university. Sponsored content by D2L.
In recent years, there has been a tragic uptick in sports-related injuries and deaths. In this landscape, it's critically important for universities to review their programs, safety precautions and priorities to help reduce risk and protect student-athletes.
