Tech Tools and Resources
Creating a highly engaging environment for today’s learners requires institutions to have in place a range of tools that support specific elements of the student experience. Knowing which tool is best requires institutional leadership to clearly define the market they’re serving, and to understand the unique demands of that demographic.
The Journey to Online: Keep Coaching! (Part 2)
Nadia Kaminski | Retention Strategist of Extended Campus, University of Wisconsin Laura Kite, Patrick Wirth, Ryan Anderson, George Kroeninger, Aaron BrowerAs we all still struggle to establish best practices under these new conditions, it is all the more important to share resources and knowledge. In March, when campuses were faced…
Conference Management in the COVID-19 Environment
Peg Hanssen | Manager of Operations and Marketing in Continuing Dental Education, University of MinnesotaTravelling in 2020 has been cancelled for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean conferences have to stop. Along with webinars, conferences provide colleagues, students and community members valuable information…
Conferences Need More Than Speakers: Leveraging Tools to Take Events from Good to Great
Theresa Anderson | Business Analyst, University of MinnesotaConferences and events have always been a hallmark of college and university offerings. Whether online or in-person, these events bring folks together, provide unique insight into professional development and support…
Connecting with Students from a Distance: 10 Ways to Stay Engaged Inside and Outside the Learning Environment
Rebecca Cooney | Director of Murrow Online Programs in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University“Our ability to connect with others is innate, wired into our nervous systems, and we need connection as much as we need physical nourishment.” - Sharon Salzberg, Real Love: The…
Remote Learning: Peer Resources for Higher Education
James Baldwin | President, Excelsior College John CaronThis marks a new week in ever-changing times as New York State mandated 100 percent of work be done remotely for non -essential businesses. Over a one-week period, Excelsior College…
Coronavirus Crisis: Obstacles of Moving Traditional Students to Distance Learning Modalities at Scale
John Woods | Chief Academic Officer and Provost, University of Phoenix Marc BookerAmid coronavirus concerns, many higher education institutions across the country have announced plans to transition on-campus students into online environments. These precautionary measures could persist for weeks or months as…
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.…