3 examples of higher-ed innovation
Innovation, innovation, innovation. Higher-ed innovation is a much-loved phrase, and it’s also something academic leaders strive to define and embrace. ... Read more
Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
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5 higher-ed management challenges leaders face each day
Academic leaders face higher-ed management challenges every day. Some have relatively clear-cut solutions, while others are more complicated and require critical thinking and innovation. From meeting the demands…
College-educated adults get an F in digital literacy
A new survey casts doubt on whether college-educated adults have and are using digital literacy skills to critically examine information and news sources. While 88 percent of respondents…
Higher-ed tech adoption is surprisingly stressful for faculty
A survey of university professors reveals higher-ed tech adoption is one of their biggest sources of stress--a majority say they've experienced anxiety and both personal and professional tension.…
Schools focus on community college pipeline
Across the country, efforts are growing to build a community college pipeline that will help students transition from community college to four-year institutions seamlessly and with greater success.…
New digital tool targets mental health support on campus
A national survey across hundreds of college campuses does much to paint a picture of student mental health and mental health support on campus. Now, the researchers behind…
Digital credentials need more transparency
A partnership between two groups aims to advance new interoperability and transparency standards for digital credentials and institutional data systems.As part of the agreement, IMS Global Learning Consortium…
Non-degree credentials have a pivotal role in our economy
Adults who do not hold college degrees, but who have earned non-degree credentials, report greater income and happiness with their educational paths compared to adults without credentials, according…
Here’s why understanding adult learners is absolutely critical
Adults are quickly taking over a larger and larger part of the student population at colleges and universities--and understanding adult learners is key to institutional success.The idea of…
Using architecture to improve campus safety
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, student life, security…