As institutions recover from the pandemic, itās important to seize the opportunities within it to deliver the best student experience and reshape a better future for higher ed.Ā Jayden awoke…
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 theyāre paying for. But with the right branding and care for the student experience, students are able to see the value…
The 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 learnersā needs in a virtual environment requires student-centricity, empathy, and an openness to finding new solutions to old problems. Itās 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 UniversityStaying Connected in the Remote Environment
Kasey Urquidez | Vice President of Enrollment Management and Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, University of ArizonaHow COVID is Affecting Online Education
Becky Takeda-Tinker | President, Colorado State UniversityāGlobal Campus Andrew DixonCommunity Crisis: Staying Engaged with Your Faculty, Staff and Learners
John LaBrie | Dean and Associate Provost for Professional Education, Clark UniversityUnderstanding and Supporting Retention, Persistence and Student Success for CTE Students
Wendy Kaaki | Associate Faculty of Education in the College of Online and Continuing Education, Southern New Hampshire UniversityTaking Initiative To Bring Back Adults
Buffy Tanner | Director of Innovation and Special Projects, Shasta College Matt Bergman, Tracy RobinsonTaking Initiative To Bring Back Adults
Buffy Tanner | Director of Innovation and Special Projects, Shasta College Matt Bergman, Tracy RobinsonThe Key to Guided Pathways: You Need to Get Started
Ricky Tompkins | Vice President of Learning and Chief Academic Officer, NorthWest Arkansas Community College Tom ShaverSense of Belonging for International Students: How Can We Foster It and Why Do We Need To?
Vandana Pawa | Program Coordinator at the Center for Community Action and Research, Pace University
The Fourth Industrial RevolutionĀ has impacted many areas of our everyday lives. Artificial intelligence (AI) is thriving across many industries, increasing efficiency and boosting productivity. Machine learning and other aspects of…
I Donāt Care What You Know Until I Know You Care: Why Caring Campuses Retain More Students
Brad Phillips | President and CEO, Institute for Evidence-Based ChangeIf students donāt feel connected to the college they attend, they are far less likely to return next term, regardless of the academic interventions and support services the college has…
Many students withdraw when they find themselves facing insurmountable debts, both financial and academic. Offering a fresh start could motivate them to finish their degree. Every spring, I feel extra…
Disrupting Remediation: How Weāve Bucked the Status Quo to Improve Students Success
Trenda Boyum-Breen | Associate Teaching Professor in the College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University Brooks DohertyThe problems inherent in high-stakes standardized testing are well documented: Race, class and first-language bias in test questions, inflexibility regarding studentsā learning styles, and significant advantages given to students who…
How to Engage Adults In The Institutional Mission While Designing Programming To Fit Their Needs
Claudia Pouravelis | Associate Dean of Enrollment Management in the Woods College of Advancing Studies, Boston CollegeSmall Changes, Large Rewards: How Individualized Emails Increase Classroom Performance
Zoƫ Cohen | Assistant Professor in the College of Medicine Tucson, University of ArizonaHow Raising the Bar Helps Re-Entry Students Succeed (Part 4)
Daniel Apple | President, Pacific Crest David LeasureHow Raising the Bar Helps Re-Entry Students Succeed (Part 3)
Daniel Apple | President, Pacific Crest David LeasureHow Raising the Bar Helps Re-Entry Students Succeed (Part 2)
Daniel Apple | President, Pacific Crest David LeasureHow Raising the Bar Helps Re-Entry Students Succeed (Part 1)
Daniel Apple | President, Pacific Crest David LeasureSupporting Non-Traditional and Lower-Income Students
Martin Tadlock | Interim Regional Chancellor, University of South Florida St. PetersburgSymbiotic Benefits: How Improving Strategic Student Engagement Impacts Institutions and Students Alike
James Wiley | Eduventures Principal Analyst, National Research Center for College & University AdmissionsOne Step to Rethinking Financial Aid: Completion Grants
Shari Garmise | Executive Director of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities and Vice President for Urban Initiatives, Association of Public and Land Grant Universities
Historically underserved students are a significant and increasing proportion of the college-going population. For example, over 40 percent of NAUās freshman class each year are first-generation college students. Similarly, over…
A Strategic Focus on Outcomes: Shifting From Access to Success with Data
Brenda Hellyer | Chancellor, San Jacinto CollegeColleges and universities across the United States have historically been judged on the basis of their ability to create access for students, making enrollment numbers one of the key metrics…
The issue of student success and student persistence to degree completion has risen to the top of the agenda at higher education institutions across the globe. However, there is still…