Elizabeth Thiel Mather, Author at eCampus News

How the University of Virginia is leading the nation in elevating women in STEM

May 9, 2019 by Elizabeth Thiel Mather

UVA female students in an engineering class

Getting more women in STEM fields remains a challenge all over. In the United States, men earn nearly 80 percent of engineering and computer science bachelor’s degrees, even…

Classroom Innovation

An innovative approach to education opens pathways in Colorado

May 8, 2019 by Eric Dunker, Ph.D. & Bob Binder, AIA

The inside of a new higher-ed hub in Coloraod

Castle Rock, Colorado, is one of the fastest growing cities in the state, with 19.5-percent growth in the past six years. Previously, 80 percent of residents commuted outside…

Classroom Innovation

Why every college should create a student-centered pedagogy

May 7, 2019 by Rodney L. Parks, Ph.D.

a group of college students doing focused work

Today, faculty have access to student pictures, pronouns, academic standing, notification that the student has applied for graduation, or even to submit an e-warning if they are not…

Campus Leadership

Big data, used properly, can drive student success

May 3, 2019 by Rodney L. Parks, Ph.D.

an illustrated concept of big data being funneled into usable charts

When big data produces new insights, the results can be stunning. Uncovering new growth opportunities, finding answers to long-asked organizational questions, and using IT resources more effectively are…

Classroom Innovation

Here’s how to help students hone soft skills

May 2, 2019 by Mike Slocum

Ivy Tech Community College students working on their workforce-readiness skills

Every college student’s dream is to land the perfect job upon graduating, yet a GPA of 4.0 doesn’t always correlate to good job prospects.

Campus Leadership

Does your student experience foster enrollment growth?

May 1, 2019 by Dr. Mark Lombardi

a welcoming shot of the Maryville campus

Colleges and universities across the U.S. continue to see stagnation or decline, but Maryville University in Missouri is thriving. In fact, Maryville has seen more than 80-percent growth…

Campus Leadership

How to reach adult students online

May 1, 2019 by Dennis Pierce

an adult student with a graduation cap on

In a public-private partnership that could signal the future of higher education, the University of Memphis has teamed up with FedEx Express on a new initiative that will give…

Classroom Innovation

How collegiate cyber competitions are inspiring tomorrow’s workforce

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 by Mariah Kenny

A collegiate cybersecurity competition in action

Cybersecurity roles involve critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and handling fallout that could potentially cripple a business.

Campus Leadership

Mentoring programs are a great way to boost student achievement

April 29, 2019 by Robert Lerose

At Indiana State University (ISU), mentoring programs are in the DNA. The school offers an assortment of both formal and informal options, including programs that serve distinct student populations. Others…

Campus Leadership

Can student coaching help higher ed improve retention rates?

April 26, 2019 by Dennis Pierce

a happy face stuffed emoji wearing a graduation cap

Many higher-ed student success initiatives focus on at-risk students. Loyola University New Orleans, however, has flipped this script by giving every first-year student personalized coaching—and it’s working: The…

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