Featured Schools need mental health training on campus By Mindy Nichamin October 23rd, 2019 This August, two major research reports focused on the need for mental health training on campus. One surveys college presidents, and the other surveys college students. What these reports have…
News This innovative approach helps students learn to manage stress October 14th, 2019 Depression on campus is an ongoing issue that colleges must face. According to the American…
News Resilience: A critical protective factor in life October 7th, 2019 Life today takes a toll on our emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. People do not…
News Challenging students to see and achieve their unique potential September 18th, 2019 Higher education faculty, counselors and advisers all need an effective framework with a set of…
News More collaboration could help close the skills gap December 12th, 2019 A new study reveals that despite progress, the majority of new hires lack the skills necessary to perform at a high level in the workplace.…
News Learn how to future-proof your campus December 11th, 2019 In any ecosystem, if one waits long enough, eventually a cataclysmic disruption occurs. Examples range from ice ages to digital cameras and mobile phones. When…
News Part-time faculty may have a negative impact on student success December 10th, 2019 Students in courses taught by part-time faculty have better outcomes in their current class, but are less likely to enroll in the next class in…
News When–if ever–is web filtering OK in higher ed? December 9th, 2019 Halls of learning are places for learning and exploration. They are also a treasure trove of sensitive and valuable information, making them prime targets for…
News Use these strategies to fight student distraction December 6th, 2019 Battling student distraction is a real--if not new--thing. While it's always been challenging to ensure students are engaged in learning, the increased use of laptops…
News 5 tips to help students feel connected on campus December 5th, 2019 Students who report a strong sense of belonging at their college or university typically do better in school, and a new survey points to five…
News Workers are preparing for automation–here’s how December 4th, 2019 Automation will have a transformational impact on the workforce--and today’s workers are seeking skills and credentials to keep pace with those changes, according to a…
News 5 tools to create an engaging online course December 3rd, 2019 So many faculty have approached me lately and said that they have been asked to teach an online or hybrid class. I love teaching—online, hybrid,…
News XR technologies are proving effective in higher ed December 2nd, 2019 Extended reality (XR) technologies are particularly effective for supporting skills-based and competency-based teaching and learning, according to a new report from EDUCAUSE. The findings are…
News Why lazy rivers have their place on college campuses–and yet still might just be lazy November 29th, 2019 At a time when college tuition list prices are higher than ever before, CBS News recently spotlighted how some colleges are spending more on lavish…