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One strategy could prove essential to institutional innovation
One of the biggest challenges higher-ed leaders face is obtaining cooperation and agreement as they strive to move their institution forward.
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$500K grant will help accelerate higher-ed analytics use
The Association for Institutional Research (AIR), EDUCAUSE, and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) have been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help colleges and universities leverage data and analytics to advance student success.
Higher-ed leaders predict financial stability despite looming demographic cliff
U.S. higher education leaders remain overwhelmingly positive about the financial health of their institutions now and in the near term, according to the CFO Outlook for Higher Education, the sixth annual such report from Syntellis Performance Solutions.
6 things students want to know about their digital courses
Students need a variety of information about digital courses, including required devices and how instructors structure their virtual courses and expectations, before they enroll–but much of this information is not available prior to registration, according to results from a student focus group conducted by WCET and The Ohio State University’s Office of Technology and Digital Innovation.
How SSI technology keeps students’ information secure
It’s no secret that higher education institutions are at risk for severe cyberattacks and data theft. Last year, the New York Times highlighted the “shaky state of student privacy” in the wake of a devastating cyberattack that left the personally identifiable information (PII) of millions of students compromised.
Long-range financial planning is the next smart move for CFOs
Is the institution making the best use of its money? Are students and university stakeholders satisfied with their return on investment? Can we survive, or thrive, five to ten years from now? These are just a few of the questions keeping CFOs up at night, and rightfully so, since they are facing increasingly complex questions about their institution’s financial future.
Casper College bridges the digital divide with a custom mobile app
As the first junior college established in Wyoming, Casper College wanted to ensure its diverse student body was not negatively impacted by the state’s connectivity challenges and sought a means to keep students connected no matter where they were.
4 ways to prepare art students for life after college
When you think about art school, you might picture some of the traditional studies such as drawing, painting, or graphic design. However, as industries like movies and video games demand more creative individuals to both conceptualize ideas and bring concepts to life, there are more and more opportunities for students who have a creative bent to thrive.
How to consolidate tech to provide seamless UX and cost savings
Like many other industries, education institutions have significantly ramped up cloud adoption in recent years. For example, Google Classroom gained 40 million users worldwide from 2020 to 2021, bringing its total user base to 150 million.
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Creating accessible online exams
There’s a lot to consider when creating accessible online courses – including your exams. If you haven’t developed your online exam content with accessibility in mind, use the information in this article as a starting point.