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Most institutions developing online programs have it all wrong—here’s how to do it right

Most higher education institutions developing online courses and programs have it all wrong. Every day, we speak to universities that are looking to launch new online-learning initiatives, and many of these conversations start with the same question: “How do we put these courses online?” By asking a few initial questions…

3 ways to improve student retention

Higher education is at a crossroads. Today, only half of students who enter college in the U.S. actually complete their degree within six years. Many first-generation college students are dropping out. Research shows it’s not just about financial aid and grades—it’s about making students feel connected to the institution, including…

How a student-loved technology helps a university with financial aid

In 2014, Western Union made a surprising discovery when surveying millennials about their financial habits: More than 20 percent of them had never written a check. This may seem unusual to those of us from older generations. After all, many of us have used checks as our primary way of…