Final Four: Having “nun” of the old-school analytics
There may be two kinds of higher powers at work in this captivating March Madness tournament. Sister Jean has become the darling of the 2018 NCAA tournament for…
Month: March 2018
5 ways data humanizes the student experience
University leaders know data is critical to their success, and many institutions are leveraging data to humanize the student experience and improve student outcomes. During SXSWEdu, Scott Pulsipher,…
How my university is disrupting higher education
If higher education is a ship, it has struck an iceberg. It’s taking on water rapidly, and while the situation is urgent, many people on board simply refuse…
How to use social media to boost your alumni network
We started doing the Instagram Takeover to showcase what life is like as a graduate of Northeastern University. Instagram Takeovers, which cultivate a stronger sense of community and…
Learn from a malware analyst and empower your colleagues about security
Information security has gotten a reputation as the “Department of No,” the place where new ideas go to die. This is especially problematic in a higher ed environment,…
Big data–you’ve got it, now what?
The adoption of big data in higher education has been relatively slow due, in part, to privacy concerns. The sheer volume of information can also be overwhelming. Institutions…
How technology can improve the student experience
Student attrition is a major issue for American colleges and universities. Studies show that more than one-third of undergraduates who enroll in college leave before completing their degree programs.…
4 smart strategies to make your cloud transition smooth
Despite tightened budgets and fewer resources, universities are under increased pressure to sustain enrollment, maintain a competitive edge in attracting students and staff, and subsequently meet growing student…
3 ways to transform your campus to support BYOD collaboration
Many professors are spending less time lecturing and more time assigning collaborative group projects that rely on IT tools as connection points for students. This shift has big…
What’s next for higher ed?
Education as an industry has undeniably missed the change cycle. Today's higher education system is based on foundations that were built centuries ago for a country fundamentally different…