Student wellbeing is transformative
Faculty, academic advisors, and student affairs counselors impact student wellbeing to the degree they transform each student’s mindset by empowering the self of the student.
5 principles for thinking like a futurist
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 long; we’ve actually…
Here’s how Indiana is closing the achievement gap
Nearly every state has put renewed emphasis on ensuring that more adults get a college degree, with Indiana as a shining example.
10 suggestions for smarter online course design
For every pilot flying an aircraft today, there is an instructor who made it happen. Teaching someone to fly an aircraft involves multiple layers of skill and ability,…
6 lessons about campus redesign
New thinking in campus redesign about flexible learning and collaborative campus spaces, as well as smart re-use of space, is helping institutions become flexible and remain change-ready, effectively…
How the University of Virginia is leading the nation in elevating women in STEM
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…
An innovative approach to education opens pathways in Colorado
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…
Why every college should create a student-centered pedagogy
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…
Big data, used properly, can drive student success
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…
Here’s how to help students hone soft 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.