How to revolutionize video on your campus
In 2016, the media capture and storage system we used at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Fla., had reached maturity. Cooperation between faculty and IT staff…
How to do micro-credentialing and digital badging the right way
Employers today are far less reliant on the four-year college degree than in the past, when the B.A. or B.S. served as a primary pre-hire indicator of future…
To build next-gen STEM leaders, universities and industry must collaborate
As more industries become reliant on tech-savvy talent, the disconnect between students’ STEM education and hiring managers’ expectations is becoming increasingly challenging. As companies continue to evolve their…
6 steps to gain faculty support for online learning
I have the unique privilege of viewing the development of online learning through three different lenses: as former chaired and tenured faculty and program head at the University…
3 smart ways to improve IT funding in higher ed
Traditionally, IT teams built their campus technology environment from the ground up. They implemented hardware builds that not only accrued large initial costs, but also hefty replacement expenses.…
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…
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…