Boosts in strategic decision-making institutionwide make data analytics programs worthwhile, but understanding first all the work involved—from the tech build and cultural shift to the measurement lag—is key, says UB guest columnist Darren Catalano, who is the former vice president of analytics at the University of Maryland Global Campus.

Prospective and current students, as well as alumni, need guidance from their institutions in being responsible about taking out student loans and then paying them back.

Many higher ed institutions are moving away from the use of paper forms and some are requiring brief "check-ins" online to improve the employee evaluation process for efficiency and effectiveness.