Supporting the Courageous Learner
It is hard work for adult students, but climbing the ladder and going back to school is worth it...
Countering Fear of Massive Open Online Courses
Traditional educators must step outside of their comfort zone to understand the range of easy...
Learning Organization Means Knowledge Creating Company
Learning organizations require employees who are agile and ready to completely redefine their...
Partnering with Coursera, Reaching Out to the World
The University of Toronto is treating Coursera as a way of sharing their knowledge with learners...
Developing Affordable Methods of Improving Student Success and Retention
—Co-written with Lynette Olson | Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Pittsburg State...
Marketing Bricks and Mortar
Marketing bricks and mortar higher education is similar to marketing in a mall. You have to...
Reconstituting a Division into a College
There are particular challenges departments must overcome when reconstituting themselves into...
Unfounded Fears: Making Higher Education More Affordable
Universities are beginning to see value in widening the accessibility of higher education through...
Shaping Two-Year Colleges to Better Suit Adult Learners
Montana has re-structured its two-year community colleges to better serve its growing population of...
Who Is Responsible for Funding Professional Development and Training?
Ongoing education allows professionals to strengthen their skills to perform better in their...
State Authorization: Seeing the Forest and the Trees of Regulatory Compliance
—Co-written with Diane Johnson | Academic Dean, New Charter University— Complying with state...
The Strengths and Weaknesses of Non-Traditional Student Support at For-Profits
While student services at for-profit institutions support adult students in their personal lives,...
