By Stefanie Botelho. California’s colleges and universities have made strides in providing mental health care to students—when higher ed as a whole has struggled to keep up with a growing demand for services. Recent studies suggest that up to one-third of college students suffer mental health problems. More...
Building ‘very low walls’ leads to higher ed innovation
Talking turnarounds
By James Martin and James E. Samels. In the movie The Perfect Storm, a group of intrepid fisherman found themselves in the midst of a colossal and historic storm—a true worst case scenario. Deluged by the overpowering surf, the ship goes down with all hands on deck. More...
U.S. prosperity depends on success of the “left-behind”
By Sue Henderson and James Muyskens. Among the biggest challenges facing American higher education today is our failure to provide the majority of tomorrow’s workforce with the wherewithal to thrive in the future. More...
Developing a higher ed course-content strategy
By Tony Ellis. The traditional model of course content creation and distribution—textbooks written by faculty and publisher-produced—is being disrupted. More...
Rutgers’ offers independent living to adults with autism
By Ray Bendici. A groundbreaking facility in development at Rutgers University will provide adults with autism opportunities to work on campus and live in apartments alongside clinical staff and graduate students. More...
How human resources can prevent information overload
By Carol Patton. It’s so easy to hit “send.” But experienced human resources professionals know better and are implementing creative strategies to share important news with employees while preventing them from overdosing on information. More...
Donors get dibs in higher ed
By Ellen Ryan. Smart advancement teams put thought and research into making stewardship individual and heartfelt. But how far will institutions bend on their mission when a donor offers big bucks? Are donors negotiating for honorary degrees, access to students, influence over scholarships or a leg up in recruiting graduates. More...
Never give up on shared governance
By Cynthia Brandenburg and Michael Kelly. As faculty members at a small, tuition-driven private college in the northeast, the familiar refrain of contemporary higher education in shambles rings in our heads. More...
Academic imprints advance in higher ed
By Chris Nicholson. Officials at the University of Missouri in 2012 looked at the business troubles of its academic press and decided the most prudent path forward was to shut it down. The community disagreed, lobbying against the closure, and the university recanted. More...