The initial wave of panic in response to the pandemic is slowing deflating in higher education. Institutions are beginning to grasp what is happening and how they’re responding. With no…
Simplifying the Transition to Remote Learning
David Schejbal | President, Excelsior CollegeNot everyone is familiar, or even comfortable, with an online learning and working format, which higher education institutions need to bear in mind when transitioning to a remote environment. It’s…
The pandemic response has pushed higher education institutions to develop new strategies to adapt to evolving learner needs. Although emergencies require unique and specific responses, higher ed’s shift to remote…
Behind the Scenes of a Remote Learning Shift
Vi Bergquist | Chief Information Officer, St. Cloud Technical and Community CollegeMoving to a remote learning environment puts a lot of pressure of faculty and staff. Hundreds of hours have been put into preparing everyone to work remotely. This shift has…
COVID-19 Calls for Pivoting Towards Supporting Partners and Students
Stephanie Hinshaw | Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, American College of Education Alison WitherspoonManaging Operations in a Time of Crisis
Robert Wensveen | Associate Director of Continuing Education, University of CalgaryHow Continuing Ed Divisions Can Help Institutions Shift Online
Karen Muncaster | Dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies, Boston College Aleksandar (Sasha) TomicAgility in a Time of Crisis
Michelle Giovannozzi | Director of the Center for Executive and Professional Education, Portland State UniversityKeeping Faculty and Learners Engaged While Isolated
Cathy Sandeen | President, CSU East BayHow Continuing Studies Are Being Affected By COVID-19
Maureen MacDonald | Dean of the School of Continuing Studies, University of TorontoCoronavirus: My Warning to Colleges 14 Years Ago and My Advice Today
Kenneth Hartman | Past President of Drexel University Online, Drexel UniversityCOVID-19 Communication and Collaboration: Keeping Everyone in Tune During Times of Crisis
Laurie Quinn | Interim President, Champlain CollegeSupporting Staff and Students in Response to COVID-19
Michael Frasciello | Dean of the University College, Syracuse University
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted higher education in a way that most are not prepared for. Institutions are looking for online solutions while trying to deliver the best experience possible…
Crisis Leadership and the Higher Education Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Ralph Gigliotti | Director of the Center for Organizational Leadership, Rutgers UniversityThe COVID-19 outbreak has seized the attention of senior leaders and emergency management teams of colleges and universities across the country. The recent headlines are staggering: World Health Organization declares…
Process improvement is more than an exciting concept used in the manufacturing space. When done correctly, it sets the foundation for a cultural shift that drives efficiency and effectiveness throughout…
Consortia Holds the Key to Lifelong Learning
John Cavanaugh | President and CEO (Retired), Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan AreaPicture the following: As a learner at a postsecondary institution, you have access to a reasonably extensive list of courses each academic term. Usually, these options are sufficient to meet…
Focused Future: A Strategic Plan to Reshape the Future of Education
Janet Morrison | President and Vice Chancellor, Sheridan CollegeUsing an Agile Approach to Re-Imagine the Curriculum Experience for Online Learners
Mary Elizabeth Smith | Research and Implementation Strategist for the Center for Teaching and Learning, University of PhoenixThe Best Way to Prepare for Disaster: Crisis Leadership and Higher Ed
Ralph Gigliotti | Director of the Center for Organizational Leadership, Rutgers UniversityThe “I” vs. “We” Balance: Highlighting Your Collaborative Prowess When Interviewing
Jen Meyers Pickard | Executive Search Consultant in the Education Practice, WittKiefferWhat Strategic Leadership Looks Like in Practice
Alison Witherspoon | Vice President of Continuous Improvement, American College of EducationLeadership Competencies: A Framework for Leadership Assessment, Education and Research
Ralph Gigliotti | Director of the Center for Organizational Leadership, Rutgers UniversityWhat’s Needed in Continuing Education Leadership
Lisa R. Braverman | Vice Provost, Excelsior CollegeWhy Continuing Education is Leading Academic Innovation
Donald Ipperciel | Chief Information Officer, York UniversityThe Positivity of Saying “No”
Larenda Mielke | Vice President of Higher Education, Kaufman Hall
It is not about ocean views, hot tubs and luxury amenities in the dormitories. It is more about relevant professional academic programs, the program cost, time to complete the program…
Challenging and Rewarding in Equal Measure: Five Things New Provosts Might Not Know
Sally McRorie | Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Florida State UniversityIdentifying five things new provosts might not know about the job isn’t as easy as it sounds. Most provosts are old hands at academic administration, having been deans and chairs…
From the first note of a Dave Matthews Band (DMB) concert, the audience is hooked! They sing, dance and sway, fully engaged for the entire 2.5-hour show. By the end,…