3 free tech tools every university educator needs now
Nobody told me it would be this complicated! I love my work as a tenure-track faculty member, but this is multi-tasking to the max: Students, advisees, research, courses,…
Are you doing all you can to support first-generation college students?
With college accessibility front and center, many institutions are actively seeking ways to support first-generation college students, and a report from NASPA and The Suder Foundation offers a comprehensive…
What can online education learn from March Madness?
America is increasingly a nation of haves and have-nots, and higher education is no exception. The endowments of the top 30 institutions exceed the endowments of every other…
Why online faculty should use a Master Course Shell
Often times in higher education, faculty are asked to share their course content with other faculty members who teach the same course. Many people balk at the idea…
Developing higher-ed leadership from within
Rachel Benavides is getting a look behind the community college curtain. What she sees is an industry going through tectonic change.
Check out this new, immersive entrepreneurship program engaging students across the U.S.
FlexFactor is a unique workforce development program created by NextFlex, America’s Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovation Institute. Launched in San Jose, California in 2016, it has expanded nationally to…
What is your college doing to help students handle stress?
Depression on campus is an ongoing issue that colleges must face. According to the American College Health Association, the number of students who report ever being diagnosed with…
4 myths about accessibility and online learning
Those who are in higher education are probably tired of hearing about accessibility. But accessibility awareness is the key point to making courses accessible. Bringing this awareness to…
Two effective methods to increase faculty diversity
Community colleges tend to have the greatest diversity among their students than other types of higher education institutions, yet they still face challenges in attaining diversity among faculty.
Higher ed: We are missing the boat in online learning
We are having the wrong conversations around online instruction. There is a constant pressure to “utilize” technology and “expand online learning” without much reflection on how the technology…