Students who report a strong sense of belonging at their college or university typically do better in school, and a new survey points to five key steps schools can take to support students’ mental health and success. More...
Why private colleges & universities are forming buying consortiums
One of the primary issues higher-ed institutions currently face when it comes to attracting and retaining students is the rising cost of education, balanced against the benefit of a college degree. More...
3 smart ways to improve IT funding in higher ed
With the advancement of technology—and its requirements doubling every two years—we need to update our funding requirements. More...
6 steps to gain faculty support for online learning
Recently, a case at Eastern Michigan University came to light in which the administration and faculty had very different experiences with online efforts. Unfortunately, most situations that I’ve encountered are more similar to this than they are different. More...
New partnership targets cybersecurity threats
OmniSOC is a pioneering initiative of these Big Ten Academic Alliance universities. The aim is to help higher education institutions reduce the time from first awareness of a cybersecurity threat to mitigation for members. More...
To build next-gen STEM leaders, universities and industry must collaborate
As more industries become reliant on tech-savvy talent, the disconnect between students’ STEM education and hiring managers’ expectations is becoming increasingly challenging. As companies continue to evolve their hiring requirements to include more of these in-demand skills, creating opportunities to help all students be prepared to fill these roles is imperative. More...
10 eye-opening facts about faculty job satisfaction
A new report examines how a variety of factors influence faculty job satisfaction. More...
How to do micro-credentialing and digital badging the right way
In the ongoing hunt to develop better metrics to identify the most desirable candidates, employers are looking for institutions that showcase transferable (and often non-academic) skills. More...
How to revolutionize video on your campus
Florida Atlantic University successfully introduced mobile delivery and provides meaningful metrics to faculty and staff. More...
How apps can increase student engagement
In almost every endeavor, success depends on engaging your customers to ensure their success and keep them coming back. More...