By Gavan Naden. I don't want my son to make the same mistakes I did when choosing a subject – but I'm not sure he'll listen to me. There are 500 days until my son could leave home to go to university, wide-eyed and fully believing he's about to change the world. He's 16 years old, in the sixth form and nothing's going to stop him. Should I bite the bullet and try to persuade him that a "proper" job is where his future lies, one that is clear and defined? With almost a million 16-24 year-olds unemployed it's a tough world and a vague degree can guarantee little beyond a nasty debt. More...

By Brian Mathews. I’ve always been interested in reaching out to students as soon as possible. Conceptually I like that space in the summer – the metamorphosis from high school senior to college freshmen. It feels like a prime time to engage and cultivate a positive relationship. 
I use to consider the traditional route. Devise a fun print piece and have that item included in a welcome packet or other mailing. Of course incoming students receive a barrage of info and you’d really have to standout. They also have immediate (deadline-driven) needs like financial aid, housing, course selection, meal plans, and football tickets. Facebook groups are another possibility to start the conversation. I wrote about making a good impression on incoming freshmen several years ago. More...

Blog Educpros d'Isabelle Barth. Immatériel, non stockable, se consommant quand il se produit, et évaluable uniquement lorsque la prestation est terminée, l’enseignement entre dans la catégorie des services. Toute l’analyse critique que j’ai pu faire du service en France peut (et doit) donc s’appliquer à l’enseignement supérieur.
Les structures  (bâtiment, matériel mis à disposition) et les personnes, particulièrement les personnes « au contact » dont j’ai déjà parlé, permettent d’évaluer a priori la qualité du service et donc de la formation que l’étudiant recherche. Elles vont permettre de tenir la promesse faite et donc d’éviter toute déception. Suite...