Student success is inherently at the center of every institution's mission, and this round of Models of Excellence showcases eight initiatives dedicated to supporting that goal, from before a student's first class right through—and beyond—graduation. Honorees include efforts aimed at improving academic performance as well as boosting life skills that transcend the classroom. Two honorees […]
Instant Admissions Day at Unity College in Maine provides benefits beyond the immediate acceptance of students' applications, President Melik Peter Khoury says. This accelerated enrollment approach provides a clearer picture of the 700-student private college's incoming class. "The more we understand who's coming and the needs they have, we are better able to invest and […]
The recently opened Ernest H. Moreno Language Arts and Humanities Building at East Los Angeles College provides a welcoming front door for the institution's more than 30,000 students. The community college, which previously comprised multiple bungalow-style buildings, now has a dynamic center where students, faculty and staff all come together. Challenge: East Los Angeles College […]
How many databases does your campus administer in the broad area of student support? American University uses more than 36 databases for different student-related administrative and learning management functions. Each data system was designed to serve the professional needs of discrete administrative units and is maintained and updated as needed. For the most part, these […]
Exotic branch campuses across the globe give American institutions an extra shine when recruiting students and establishing an internationally recognized brand. Now, several universities are finding similar success with satellites in other parts of the U.S. For example: Drexel University, based in Philadelphia, operates a satellite in Sacramento, California; Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh runs […]
Data can be a beautiful thing. It can reveal patterns, failures and sometimes, surprises—as long as the measurements are consistent. At Prince George's Community College that wasn't the case. Each class was measuring different things, so campus leaders couldn't quite see the big picture. W. Allen Richman, dean of the Office of Planning, Assessment and […]
As demographic, economic and market volatility continue to challenge higher ed's ability to enroll a sufficient number of students able to take advantage of the educational opportunities available, understanding and advancing your institution's value proposition should be at the top of the to-do agenda. A value proposition can be defined simply as the intersection between […]
After years of working with multiple food service vendors and local restaurants, administrators at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh decided in January 2016 to bring fast-casual bakery chain Au Bon Pain to campus. The school's first experience with a national restaurant franchise, it was a 12-month process from the brainstorming phase to opening the doors […]
Recent regulations from the Department of Education improve protection for student borrowers targeted by misleading or predatory practices, and establish a clear path for loan forgiveness in instances of institutional fraud or misconduct—an issue financial aid experts say will impact both for-profits and nonprofits. The Department of Education can now automatically provide debt relief to […]
With only 775 students, the need for a dedicated AV department was low at Martin Luther College, a teacher and pastor training institution in southwest Minnesota. The IT department handled the installation and wiring of emergency broadcast systems and of classroom AV technology, including projectors. But as the school's music program grew, an AV division […]
