Beyond the script: Why every faculty interview needs a few unexpected questions
Many academic interviews have become so standardized that candidates can anticipate nearly every question before they walk into the room
Faculty interviews are, by necessity, somewhat formulaic. Candidates expect questions about their teaching philosophy. They anticipate discussions about their research interests, publication agenda, student mentoring experience, commitment to diversity and inclusion, service contributions, and long-term professional goals.
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The data retention challenge for online exam platforms
The shift from exam halls to online assessment platforms has quietly created a significant data management challenge.
College was the default answer, but the data says it’s time to ask better questions
Over more than 25 years working in education and edtech, I’ve heard countless questions and concerns about education and career decisions. I’ve also watched the options available to students and workers change considerably.
The most advantaged students attend the best-funded colleges. Does it have to be this way?
The prevailing philosophy of American higher education is simple enough: The best-funded universities ought to be reserved for the best-qualified students, who are largely from advantaged backgrounds.
Expect the unexpected: Lessons learned from conducting online survey research
Online surveys have become one of the most widely used tools in educational and social science research because they provide access to geographically dispersed populations, reduce data collection costs, and allow researchers to gather substantial amounts of information quickly.
Here’s what happens when colleges make the SAT optional
Debating the value of the SAT is something of an American pastime. The latest kerfuffle is happening at the University of California, a massive system that no longer considers test scores in college admissions after critics raised concerns that tests limit opportunities for disadvantaged students.
What small models teach
While investigating how to responsibly deploy generative AI at Haverford College, I have moved parts of my own AI workflow off commercial cloud platforms onto local hardware—my phone, work laptop, and an older desktop with a used graphics card. What began as an experiment has reshaped how I think about AI.
Graduates and employers differ on career preparedness
New data from Cengage’s 2026 Graduate Employability Report finds the connection between education and employment is changing as rising employer expectations redefine what it means to be career-ready.
How higher ed can fight fraud without collecting more student data
As students settle into the academic year, colleges and universities are managing a growing identity challenge that extends far beyond enrollment.
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The Visual Edge: How High-Impact Technology Redefines Campus Differentiation and Enrollment Strategy
In the current higher education landscape, waning enrollment is still a present challenge. While overall enrollment numbers are showing signs of a rebound, National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data indicates that undergraduate enrollment has yet to fully return to pre-pandemic levels.