October 2019

Educational simulations are on the rise

November 5, 2019October 31, 2019 by Alicia Jacobs

Students can learn how to tackle real-world challenges when they engage in educational simulations

Educational simulations are trending, with more and more institutions using simulations to teach and evaluate skills. Backed by a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Excelsior…

This infographic breaks down the top 10 worst data breaches

October 30, 2019 by Laura Ascione, Managing Editor, Content Services, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

Cybersecurity education is more essential than ever in light of the growing threat of data breaches from hackers.

Cybersecurity education is increasingly important in a tech-based world, and for good reason. Some of the worst data breaches have exposed exceptionally sensitive information and have higlighted the…

Microcredentials

Veterans say non-degree credentials pay off

October 29, 2019 by Laura Ascione, Managing Editor, Content Services, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

A survey of more than 30,000 military veterans shows that they value non-degree credentials--here are 4 ways to better recognize new credential pathways, like this military army veteran holding a laptop.

Veterans without degrees are much more likely to hold non-degree credentials than their non-veteran peers, according to a survey. Those non-degree credentials provide meaningful financial returns: veterans with…

Campus Leadership

5 things impeding students’ ability to choose a college major

October 28, 2019 by Laura Ascione, Managing Editor, Content Services, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

A survey shows students have trouble picking and sticking to a college major, leading to extended time and money spent earning a degree.

College students, especially those in Generation Z, struggle to pick a college major, increasing the time and cost associated with obtaining a degree, according to a new study…

Classroom Innovation

6 new findings about food insecurity on campus

October 25, 2019 by Laura Ascione, Managing Editor, Content Services, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

A man peers into the fridge and sees only an apple. A new report details the variables that influence how food insecurity can fluctuate for many college students.

Rising tuition and massive student loans are regulars in news headlines, but a lesser-known plight is plaguing students at campuses across the nation. Food insecurity is an increasingly…

IT Leadership

6 reasons students are choosing online learning

October 24, 2019 by Amanda Rosewarne

Online learning offers numerous benefits to today's traditional student--here's why its popularity won't wane.

Today’s younger generation is growing up in an ever-changing, fast-paced world of technology. It is easier than ever to disseminate knowledge—and students are used to having access to…

Student Success & Well-Being

Schools need mental health training on campus

October 23, 2019 by Mindy Nichamin

College presidents and students agree that it's absolutely necessary for institutions to provide mental health training on campus.

This August, two major research reports focused on the need for mental health training on campus. One surveys college presidents, ... Read more

Campus Leadership

3 initiatives that form a path to sustainability

October 22, 2019 by David Hinson

Learn how this small college is making big changes as it goes beyond traditional learning to elevate students and achieve sustainability.

As higher education costs rise, and as many small colleges struggle with sustainability, institutional leaders are faced with tough challenges. How can we best deal with and overcome…

Campus Leadership

Redefining what it means to be ‘college-ready’

October 21, 2019 by Dr. David Schuler

According to research and the 2018 National Superintendent of the Year, preparing students for the future is more about creating a personalized pathway than teaching to a test

Societal pressures on high school seniors seemingly grow by the year. These days, a student’s level of college and workforce readiness is said to be dependent on their…

Campus Leadership

We’ve digitized higher ed–here’s how we modernize it

October 18, 2019 by Saad El Yamani

Edtech companies must develop tools to help higher ed adapt to changing needs and increase institutional success.

Thanks to the hard work of faculty and the dedication of students, college campuses are hotbeds for innovation and discovery. The internet, antibiotics, the Richter scale, and Google’s…

Educational simulations are on the rise

This infographic breaks down the top 10 worst data breaches

Veterans say non-degree credentials pay off

5 things impeding students’ ability to choose a college major

6 new findings about food insecurity on campus

6 reasons students are choosing online learning

Schools need mental health training on campus

3 initiatives that form a path to sustainability

Redefining what it means to be ‘college-ready’

We’ve digitized higher ed–here’s how we modernize it

Gale Digital Scholar Lab Expands to Help Students Present and Share Digital Humanities Research

APM Steam Offers Unparalleled Heat Exchanger Assessment and Testing Services for Colleges and Universities

College of Charleston Launches Two New Schools

Cyber Attacks on Colleges and Universities: How Businesses Help Safeguard Higher Education from Cyber Threats

Laramie County Community College to Unveil New SmartCIM 4.0 from Intelitek

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