When the history of the world is written in 1,000 years’ time, Friday 10th May 2019 will be identified as a landmark date. For it was an event that happened on that day that enabled that history to be written: had that event not happened, human life would have long since become extinct. More...
Book Review: ‘The State of Independence. Key Challenges Facing Private Schools Today.’
Private school leaders and sector authorities are sometimes more informative and thought-provoking when talking mainly to themselves – as in this interesting, eclectic collection of essays – than when addressing the rest of us in defensive and propaganda mode, or when preaching to the wider world about how children should be educated. More...
Supporting students leaving care
Helping people achieve their aspirations and unlock their potential are surely two of the key missions of higher education. And while it should not be necessary to add to that mission, regardless of one’s background, the increased focus amongst policymakers on groups underrepresented in Higher Education is necessary and welcome. More...
Student wellbeing is transformative
Faculty, academic advisors, and student affairs counselors impact student wellbeing to the degree they transform each student’s mindset by empowering the self of the student. More...
5 principles for thinking like a futurist
Thinking about the future allows us to imagine what kind of future we want to live in and how we can get there. More...
Here’s how Indiana is closing the achievement gap
Nearly every state has put renewed emphasis on ensuring that more adults get a college degree, with Indiana as a shining example. According to a report from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the achievement gap between low-income and other student populations in the Hoosier State has narrowed by more than half and is projected to close completely by 2025. More...
5 steps to smarter corporate partnerships
When it comes to higher education and corporate partnerships, it’s not a “nice to have;” it is mission-critical for colleges and universities to survive. The job market is evolving so quickly that institutions need a steady stream of information from employers on what they want and need from their workforce so curriculum and learning can reflect those needs. More...
10 suggestions for smarter online course design
For every pilot flying an aircraft today, there is an instructor who made it happen. Teaching someone to fly an aircraft involves multiple layers of skill and ability, psychological intuition, courage, and logic. Online course design can benefit from what we have learned about teaching someone to fly. More...
3 drivers of new online learning models
Online learning models are a higher-ed staple for many different reasons, including flexibility, availability to students in different geographical areas, and the ability to help workers build new skills or strengthen existing ones. More...
New program targets college readiness gap
A new competency-based series of courses aims to tackle the growing college readiness gap and prepare students for success in and after college. More...