Featured Most institutions developing online programs have it all wrong—here’s how to do it right Copy By Furqan Nazeeri, Partner, ExtensionEngine January 22nd, 2018 Most higher education institutions developing online courses and programs have it all wrong. Every day, we speak to universities that are looking to launch new online-learning initiatives, and many of…
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News These cities can help recent grads meet their career goals January 17th, 2020 A return on investment is increasingly important for students as they evaluate their higher-ed options. A new report from WalletHub details 2020's best cities to…
News Here’s how AI can elevate higher ed January 16th, 2020 Conversations around artificial intelligence's (AI) potential in higher education are growing, and a new report outlines some of the ways in which AI could revolutionize…
News University degree path focuses on digital media instruction January 16th, 2020 Northern Vermont University (NVU) is launching a new online Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Digital Media Instruction program. The new program features…
News U.S. News releases online program rankings for 2020 January 15th, 2020 Ohio State University–Columbus, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Worldwide, and the University of Illinois—Chicago take the top three spots for best online bachelor's degree programs in U.S. News…
News 5 ways to strengthen campus IT for students January 14th, 2020 Most students (70 percent) say they prefer mostly or completely face-to-face learning environments, but those preferences are greatly impacted by specific demographic factors. This finding…
News 3 things keeping students from on-campus mental health resources January 13th, 2020 Sixty-one percent of students feel overwhelming anxiety, according to a report from the American College Health Association survey of more than 63,000 students at 92…
News When is higher ed worth it? January 10th, 2020 For years, stakeholders have sought to define what, exactly, Americans value from their education. Many have focused on wages, in part due to studies demonstrating…
News How architecture can improve campus safety January 9th, 2020 Any campus-wide design and planning process requires the engagement of a wide range of departments and stakeholders, which can include facility, administration, IT, student services,…
News 5 things to help you think like a futurist January 8th, 2020 In 2018 we celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the founding of the Institute for the Future (IFTF). No other futures organization has survived for this…
News 3 ways colleges can use SMS text marketing January 7th, 2020 No matter how large or small, colleges often have a hard time disseminating information, news, and alerts to faculty, staff, students, and parents. Flyers, posts…