Technology
Creating a Tuition-Free Semester Model
Brian Bruess | President, St. Norbert CollegeLiving in uncertainty, institutions need to look at new ways to support their students, even if that means taking a financial risk, so students continue their education and return to…
Illustrating the Value of Education to Prospective Students
Irma Becerra | President, Marymount UniversityEducation is the only sure investment you can make. Earning a degree is still the best way for people to pivot in unpredictable times, get hired in in-demand industries, and…
A Strategic Roadmap for The Next Decade
Rob Westervelt | Vice President for Strategy and Innovation, Lindenwood UniversityStaying relevant in the higher education marketplace means integrating smart data and positioning the learner at the center of your mission. Learner expectations have radically changed over the last decade,…
Embedding & Integrating Certifications in Degrees
Vistasp Karbhari | Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Texas at ArlingtonIntegrating certifications into degrees may seem antithetical to some academics, higher ed institutions that do are primed to better serve their students and set them up for successful employment post-graduation. …
From Flyover Country to Talent Central: How Indiana is Leading the Pack Linking the Learn-And-Work Ecosystem
Ken Sauer | Senior Associate Commissioner and Chief Academic Officer, Indiana Commission of Higher Education Leighton Johnson | Director of Education and Workforce, South Bend - Elkhart Regional PartnershipJeff Grann | Credential Solutions Lead, Credential EngineOnce labeled as flyover country, South Bend, IN, is having quite the renaissance. The city and surrounding communities forming the South Bend-Elkhart Region were recently designated as a 21st Century…
The New Liberal Arts: Where Mobile Technology Meets Mindful Technology
Lori Varlotta | President, Hiram CollegeLet’s face it: as we enter the third decade of the 21st century, there is a new normal in higher education for both students and the institutions that serve them.…
When Life Gives You Lemons: Embracing Challenges in the IT Space
Travis Carter | Manager of Enrollment Information Systems for Continuing and Professional Education, Virginia TechIn today’s world, we constantly find ourselves benefiting from never-ending advances in technology. Oftentimes, the “latest and greatest” technology or device is already outdated by the time it makes it…
Considering an OPM? Lessons to be Learned from Sourcing Best Practices
Stuart Harris | President, Stuart Harris ConsultingI have come to Higher Education Online Program Management (OPM) after many years in sourcing consultancy, where I helped large companies with large IT services outsourcing contracts. In that mature…
