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Saint Rice
How to retain adult learners
Saint Rice, Lindenwood University's assistant dean of the School of Accelerated Degree Programs, provides eight practical strategies for helping non-traditional students succeed.
Saint Rice • Jan. 29, 2018 -
Woodbury University
President Speaks: Woodbury University's David Steele-Figueredo
Steele-Figueredo, a Venezuelan-born former business executive, says educators must focus on Latino student success; otherwise, there will be profound effects on global competitiveness.
David Steele-Figueredo • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Tech-nically speaking, we can close the skills gap
Darin Early, the President of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, writes about how the state is building the high school to workforce pipeline through career and technical partnerships.
Darin Early • Sept. 13, 2017 -
The mystical element of flow — teaching writing at the college level
Christopher J. Irving, who teaches English, composition and rhetoric at Beacon College in Leesburg, Fl, discusses the element of "flow" in writing for college classes.
Christopher J. Irving • Aug. 31, 2017 -
How to translate authentic student experience into mobile apps
Officials at the University of Washington share tips on bringing the campus feel right into the hands of prospective families.
Tonya Namura and Jocelyn De Jong • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Modernizing campus operations in the cloud
Ellen Keohane, CIO at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about ways to update and improve on-campus IT systems.
Ellen Keohane • Aug. 8, 2017 -
What schools of business must do: Transform students into conscious leaders
Higher ed is succeeding at a focus on intelligence, but there's still more to be done on building character, one business dean says.
Joan Marques • July 31, 2017 -
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Move over content, the learning experience is key: 3 ways educators can prioritize experiential learning
The executive director of product innovation and vice president at Walden University talk about prioritizing the learning experience in the face of technology's ability to deliver constant content.
Lisa McIntyre-Hite and Brendan Farley • June 23, 2017 -
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How experiential learning helps students own their future
In a guest post for Education Dive, Northern Virginia Community College Professor Andrew Potter discusses the importance of immersive strategies to shaping student aspirations.
Andrew Potter • June 20, 2017 -
Good financial stewardship means fulfilling our educational missions
New Jersey City University Senior Vice President and Provost Daniel Julius posits great teaching is essential to promote colleges' bottom line.
Daniel Julius • March 22, 2017 -
Barnes & Noble College
How 'alternative academia' could help close America's great education divide
It's not about just providing increased access to higher ed; it's about changing the pedagogies to help every student succeed.
Peter Merry • Feb. 10, 2017 -
The US Secretaries of Education
DeVos isn't the only cabinet pick who will influence education, writes NYU's David E. Kirkand.
David E. Kirkland • Feb. 8, 2017 -
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Which is better strategy for revenue generation: Increasing enrollment or fundraising?
In a joint post for Education Dive, an institutional affairs professional and academic affairs professional offer guidance on balancing the top institutional priorities.
William Broussard and Donovan Outten • Dec. 20, 2016 -
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Election 2016: A teachable moment for postsecondary education
In an op-ed for Education Dive, the authors pose the need for introspection for the higher education community following the selection of Donald J. Trump as president.
John C. Cavanaugh and Christine K. Cavanaugh • Nov. 10, 2016 -
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Candidates: If you want growth, talk education innovation
A broken business model in higher ed and misfocused accountability efforts in K-12 education need to be addressed by the nation's next president, says Christensen Institute's Julia Freeland Fisher.
Julia Freeland Fisher • Oct. 20, 2016 -
Beyond the classroom: Reasons people seek doctoral degrees
Dr. Hinrich Eylers, executive dean, University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies, draws on his experiences to provide some insight into motivations for enrollment.
Dr. Hinrich Eylers • Oct. 17, 2016 -
Innovative university ideathons can help shape the next-generation workplace
Along with science and tech research, higher ed must also embrace and implement student-centric, team-oriented, solutions-focused and cross-disciplinary approaches to innovation.
Vikram Jandhyala, vice president for innovation & Kevin Mihata, associate dean for educational programs, University of Washington • June 17, 2016 -
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UW-Madison: Concerned, but committed (at least for now)
Faculty are planning a no-confidence vote against the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and System President Ray Cross today. But one long-time faculty member says he isn't looking to leave just yet.
Jerlando F. L. Jackson • May 2, 2016 -
Excelsior College
Higher education's role in protecting pathways to the middle class
Excelsior College Assistant VP for Extended Education Christopher Gilmore lays out three ways higher ed continues contributing to social mobility.
Christopher Gilmore • April 22, 2016 -
How top liberal arts colleges prepare students for successful lives of leadership and service
Muhlenberg College President John I. Williams, Jr. talks value of liberal arts colleges in a STEM-focused world.
John I. Williams, Jr. • March 22, 2016
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