How tech helps smaller colleges overcome budgeting woes and federal funding gaps
Faced with unprecedented volatility and economic headwinds, smaller colleges and universities are leveraging technology in new ways to stay resilient and fiscally healthy
From turmoil surrounding the U.S. Department of Education and federal funding pauses to the pending enrollment cliff and ongoing issues with FAFSA, smaller colleges and universities across the country are navigating unprecedented economic headwinds.
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7 ways to empower parenting students
Parents face unique challenges when it comes to pursuing higher education. For example, they typically have more responsibilities at home, less time for studying, tighter budgets, and higher levels of stress.
The power of applied projects in diversity and inclusion courses
Editor’s note: This article is part of Teaching the Adult Learner: Practical Strategies for Higher Ed Success, a six-part series exploring how colleges can better support nontraditional students. Drawing on…
Why education leaders must highlight their people
When I asked my executive assistant to proof my first superintendent’s report for the public board packet, she came back and said that she was surprised that I gave so much credit to others for the work being completed by the district.
How to keep your career ghosts from haunting you
During this spooky time of year, vampires, zombies, and ghosts lurk around every corner, from the decorations at the grocery store to the movies on television. People love to be spooked.
How Windows 11 is powering the next generation of higher-ed innovation
As colleges and universities navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape, IT and academic leaders face a growing list of challenges–from hybrid learning demands and complex device ecosystems to rising cybersecurity threats and accessibility expectations.
Designing research methods for adult learners: Beyond the textbook
The words research methods can strike fear in the hearts of even the most confident students. For adult learners returning to higher education, that anxiety is often magnified.
The quiet collapse: What the partial U.S. government shutdown means for higher education
When the federal government shutters its doors, the ripple effects do not stop at the U.S. Capitol–they cascade into every corner of American life. In the world of higher education, a shutdown undercuts critical federal functions that support students, faculty, and institutions.
Rethinking career readiness: Guiding colleges on embedding career purpose from enrollment to alumni
A new report from Complete College America offers recommendations for how higher education leaders can embed career readiness and preparation into every step of the student journey at a time of growing skepticism about the value of a college degree.
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How emotions impact academic dishonesty in online learning
Emotions generally boil down to appraisals and attribution. Negative emotions, such as test anxiety, for example, often occur in high-value,…