Higher Ed as a Business
For millennia, higher education institutions have remained relatively unchanged but this is no longer tenable in today’s competitive environment. In order to remain relevant to societal demands and responsive to student needs, colleges and universities must operate more like businesses.
Budgets and Budget Models: Can There Be Too Much Transparency?
David Rosowsky | Former Provost, University of VermontAs universities increasingly face fiscal challenges and concerns over long-term financial sustainability, they are looking at their budget models to incent behaviors or capture previously unrealized opportunities and revenue. These…
Change and Higher Education: Four Simple Observations
Jan Wyatt | Associate Vice President for Business, Nursing and Health Professions, Southern New Hampshire UniversityI work for an organization that moves at the speed of thought. While maintaining a clear and unwavering focus on our mission, we are constantly working scores of initiatives within…
How to Thrive in the Face of Budget Cuts: Broadening Access to Higher Education
Cathy Sandeen | Chancellor, University of Alaska-AnchoragePublic postsecondary institutions are finding creative ways to overcome state funding cuts, while still managing to expand access. In this interview, Cathy Sandeen discusses on the implications of these funding…
Stepping Back from the Cliff: Facing New Realities of Changing Student Demographics
Jim Shaeffer | Founding Dean of the College of Continuing Education and Professional Development, Old Dominion UniversityDemographics of students enrolling at colleges and universities are evolving. And students’ expectations are evolving as well. As the numbers of 18-22 year olds fresh out of high school drop,…
Mapping the Transforming Role of Continuing Ed on University Campuses
Kim Scalzo | Executive Director of Open SUNY, State University of New YorkThe higher education industry is evolving rapidly, requiring colleges and universities to adopt new approaches to serve a shifting audience. The traditional market of 18-year-old high school graduates isn’t disappearing.…
Personalization and Context Must Be Central to Any Effective College Rating
Nick Ducoff | Founder and CEO, EdmitAnnual college rankings provide students with a list of “best” (and “worst”) postsecondary institutions, rewarding institutions for decision-making and achievements. Unfortunately, for the most part, rankings are not based on…
11 Lessons Higher Ed Can Learn from the Private Sector
Bill Dracos | Chief Business Practice Improvement Officer, Emory University Meredith Swartz“Corporate!” “Profit!” “Business!” These can be despised (or at least disliked) words in higher education circles. After all, we’re not all about the almighty dollar. We don’t step on the…