Why most colleges are only experimenting: Determining the technology's value "I think the best thing to do in higher ed is to pilot, experiment and be aware of the technology, so that if it becomes mainstream and takes off, you're ready," says Brian Rellinger, associate provost for academic support at Ohio Wesleyan University. Rellinger began […]
Community college leaders who have launched campaigns to rebrand career and technical education say they face a generational challenge. Today, parents and even many high school guidance counselors cling to a perception that these vocational programs appeal only to less ambitious students or lead to low-paying careers. "For an entire generation, we had the idea […]
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 […]
Architects strive to maintain the historical integrity of structures when repurposing buildings—while ensuring they provide comfort and the modern conveniences students need. Called "adaptive reuse," renovating older facilities for different functions often includes reimagining spaces and maximizing natural light. But most higher ed institutions repurpose buildings because they have no other choice, says Alan Gribble, […]
Computer use policies cover a range of regulatory demands while also protecting students, the college or university, and all generated data. In the face of security audits and digital vulnerabilities, today's policies must be driven by risk management principles—yet remain flexible enough for updates when tech teams identify new threats. The language of these policies […]
"Having a physical space for student philanthropy is a clear indication that it matters to the institution," says Robert Moore, vice president of marketing and communications of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: Growing college student philanthropists Such spaces give a university "the ability to develop programs and provide intellectual […]
Darrin Hartness will lead Davidson County Community College in North Carolina after spending his entire career in the state's K12 public school system. For the past seven years, Hartness has served as superintendent of Davie County Schools, where he spearheaded construction of a new high school. During his tenure there, the Center for American Progress […]
A large majority of student government presidents say they have a role in campus decision-making, though just more than half feel "very influential," according to the first annual "Student Voice Index" report by the National Campus Leadership Council. The study, which examined about 200 institutions, lays out the conditions that must exist to give student […]
The "Student Voice Index" report by the National Campus Leadership Council outlines how student leaders rate their roles in decision-making. LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: Amplifying the voices of college student government leaders
A research project into how student athletes recover from concussions has turned into a strategic tool to help students as they transition to college life. Researchers at Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania, where nearly 40 percent of students are also Division III athletes, wanted to determine not only how an injury would affect performance on […]
