Month: July 2021

Microcredentials

How stackable credentials let students customize their learning

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At Husson University, stackable credentials give students a chance to earn a credential in a specialized field of study with just four or five college courses
After reviewing the academic result of the 2020-2021 school year, Husson University noticed an important trend among its students in the College of Business and the New England…
Campus Leadership

Are you ready for a hybrid bookstore?

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Learn how developing a hybrid bookstore model addresses changing market dynamics
While it’s extremely challenging for on-campus bookstores to compete with online pricing given the store's operational costs, schools are questioning if, in fact, course materials need to be…
Campus Leadership

5 ways to craft college financial policies with empathy

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Approaching college financial policies with compassion can make your institution stronger—here’s how
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit higher education hard. Balancing fluctuating enrollment and increasing operational expenditures has been a challenge. It’s a fundamental reality: revenue streams are vital for…
Campus Leadership

5 ways IT departments improve the student experience

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University IT departments are working to further improve the student experience for virtual learning--and the future
When the pandemic began a year ago, it brought unforeseen problems and changes to every industry, but especially to higher education. Schools everywhere suddenly experienced upheaval as full…
Community Colleges

12 steps to increase community college enrollment

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Community college enrollment trends are alarming and must be addressed with new models and strategies
Too many community colleges have relied on passive, transactional, and outdated tactics to fill their classes. State subsidies, proximity, and low tuition have made enrollment at a community…