A new report outlines chief online officers' priorities and thoughts on the future of online education programs. More...
Training new grads to beat out the bots
As graduation nears for many college students, the job hunt is officially on. And, as if the pressure to land that first gig weren’t high enough, today’s grads are now facing competition from a new quarter: robots. More...
How to use technology to improve the transfer process
The University of Arkansas had a problem: Admissions staff needed to make quicker decisions about transfer students and needed to reach students in new markets, but a backlog of transfer credits slowed progress. More...
4 key predictors of students’ satisfaction with their institution
Relevance has emerged as a key indicators as to whether students believe their higher-ed experiences were worth the cost. More...
11 online education trends institutions should track
Career aspirations continue to drive students’ decisions to enroll in online education programs, according to a new survey tracking online learning trends. More...
3 ways video assessment fosters community in online courses
While online courses have become a convenient option for students, their growing popularity has also exposed some significant challenges associated with distance learning. One in particular—how to foster community in online courses—is especially pressing. More...
5 ways to help students cultivate a sense of belonging
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...