Why education leaders must highlight their people
When I asked my executive assistant to proof my first superintendent’s report for the public board packet, she came back and said that she was surprised that I gave so much credit to others for the work being completed by the district.
How to keep your career ghosts from haunting you
During this spooky time of year, vampires, zombies, and ghosts lurk around every corner, from the decorations at the grocery store to the movies on television. People love to be spooked.
How Windows 11 is powering the next generation of higher-ed innovation
As colleges and universities navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape, IT and academic leaders face a growing list of challenges–from hybrid learning demands and complex device ecosystems to rising cybersecurity threats and accessibility expectations.
Designing research methods for adult learners: Beyond the textbook
The words research methods can strike fear in the hearts of even the most confident students. For adult learners returning to higher education, that anxiety is often magnified.
The quiet collapse: What the partial U.S. government shutdown means for higher education
When the federal government shutters its doors, the ripple effects do not stop at the U.S. Capitol–they cascade into every corner of American life. In the world of higher education, a shutdown undercuts critical federal functions that support students, faculty, and institutions.
Rethinking career readiness: Guiding colleges on embedding career purpose from enrollment to alumni
A new report from Complete College America offers recommendations for how higher education leaders can embed career readiness and preparation into every step of the student journey at a time of growing skepticism about the value of a college degree.
Using AI in a job search
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce. How can you leverage AI in your job search–and when should you be cautious? Using AI for interview prep isn’t about replacing your own effort, but about augmenting it.
Higher-ed is fighting ransomware, but IT teams pay the price
The education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates.
California Community Colleges, Google launch nation’s largest higher-ed systemwide AI partnership
Google has unveiled a major collaboration with the California Community Colleges that will provide more than 2 million students and faculty across the state’s 116 community colleges with free access to AI training.
Ethics besieged in higher education–and how AI can fire back
When ethics is treated like a dirty word, something has gone terribly awry. This reflection posed by a graduate seminar colleague–“institutions excel at compliance and policy responses yet lag in developing ethical paradigms that consistently guide actions and account for human impact”–cuts painfully to the bone.