Retention
Retention and completion are higher priorities for government leaders, students and critics than ever before. This shift is positive for institutions. Although retention is a challenge, students now continue enrolling in higher education over the course of their careers, and a positive experience goes a long way.
Community Crisis: Staying Engaged with Your Faculty, Staff and Learners
John LaBrie | Dean and Associate Provost for Professional Education, Clark UniversityAs COVID-19 continues to develop and impact our everyday lives, higher education is trying its best to quickly respond to each developing issue. As everyone takes on social distancing, how…
Keeping A Digital Presence at the Forefront of Your Institution
Brad Mahon | Dean of Continuing Education and Extension, Mount Royal UniversityNot being on campus can make students question what they’re paying for. But with the right branding and care for the student experience, students are able to see the value…
Creating an Ethos of Care: Retaining Students During COVID-19
Kim Siegenthaler | Associate Provost for Online Strategies, Georgia State University Allison Calhoun-BrownThe pandemic and the move online it forced higher institutions to make have had positive consequences, too. Online student supports have been ramped up and effective, so much that some…
How to Support Students through the Online Transition
Kayla Krupnick Walsh | Interim Dean of Students, Minerva Schools at KGI Marc SingerMeeting learners’ needs in a virtual environment requires student-centricity, empathy, and an openness to finding new solutions to old problems. It’s obvious that how universities are doing their work this…
Is a College Education Attainable and Affordable Now?
Robert A. Scott | President Emeritus and University Professor Emeritus, Adelphi UniversitySchools and university campuses closed rapidly this spring. There was a dramatic rise in unemployment and forecasts of further economic distress. These forces are leading families and students to wonder…
Staying Connected in the Remote Environment
Kasey Urquidez | Vice President of Enrollment Management and Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, University of ArizonaWhile faculty and learners remain in the remote environment until further notice, communication is the lifeline between each other and the institution. Students need to feel connected to their campus,…
How COVID is Affecting Online Education
Becky Takeda-Tinker | President, Colorado State University—Global Campus Andrew DixonSome institutions are able to make the switch to remote learning faster and smoother than others. For online institutions – it might seem like business as usual. That doesn’t mean…