College presidents share “the best book I’ve ever read”
eCampus News asked a few higher-ed leaders: What is the best book you’ve ever read and why? Here are their answers. “I don’t have one best book. The best one…
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How to digitally transform higher ed without coding
Higher education has been on a tear in recent years, racing to digitize processes once held sacrosanct, such as libraries, curricula, and centuries of collections. But higher-ed institutions…
6 ways schools can offer wallet-friendly three-year degree programs
A three-year bachelor's degree may help students dodge some of the increasingly burdensome debt associated with higher education--that is, if the programs can get off the ground. At…
3 ways technology has evolved the lecture
Interactive flat panel displays (IFPDs) have become increasingly common in educational environments, thanks in part to the technology’s flexibility and ongoing evolution. IFPDs let us easily share information…
3 higher ed experts share their blended learning advice
With a growing non-traditional student population, many colleges and universities are looking to blended learning technology and strategy to meet their pedagogical needs. But finding a combination of…
How we improved decision making at Indiana University
You don’t have to look far to understand that data is arguably an organization’s most valuable asset. The Economist declared that “The world’s most valuable resource is no…
The villain cheating students and faculty
There is a pervasive villain that strikes at the very heart of higher education. Its wound is painless yet powerful; victims don’t even know their academic life has…
5 ways to connect high schoolers with higher ed
What is the fundamental difference between high school and college? I would say it is the independence and freedom in learning. High school students gear their efforts toward…
Real-time info makes campus maps more high tech than ever
Gone are the days of the static campus map. Today, campuses of all size and type—from massive public universities to prep schools and urban city colleges—are integrating real-time…
5 ways for universities to build corporate partnerships
When it comes to higher education and corporate partnerships, it’s not a “nice to have;” it is mission-critical for colleges and universities to survive. The job market is…