Was Clayton Christensen wrong about online education? Reported by EdSurge, the late and brilliant Harvard professor famously predicted in 2011 that “50% of the 4,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. will be bankrupt in 10-15 years.” And while we’re not the whole way to the timing finish line yet, we sure can see it. […]
Will broadband access for our students cease being a political fight?
Will broadband access for our students cease being a political fight? Reported by The Brookings Institution, while last year’s Build Back Better bill suggests broad bipartisan approval and alignment for critical infrastructure work, broadband access for students was historically stuck in the political crosshairs. Perhaps because for this type of infrastructure, private companies would be […]
The Critical Nature of Crisis Communications
powered by Sounder We can keep our fingers crossed that we’ll avoid crises on our campuses. But not preparing for crises only ensures that when they come, we’ll manage them poorly and they’ll be even worse. Christy Jackson, Senior Director of Reputation Management and Communication, and Chris Gonyar, Director of Emergency Management at UNC Charlotte, […]
Is declining interest in the humanities a reason for our confusion on free speech issues?
Is declining interest in the humanities a reason for our confusion on free speech issues? Reported by Higher Ed Dive, there is an interesting correlation in a declining interest in our humanities degree programs and an increase in political polarization over the past 8 years. And while correlation should not be confused with causation, a […]
Even those within the Academy are confused by our financial aid process
Even those within the Academy are confused by our financial aid process. Reported by Inside Higher Ed, Duke University faculty director of their environmental leadership program, Rebecca Vidra, was surprised at how much more than the FAFSA there really was through seeing her daughter’s enrollment experience. They hit the FAFSA deadline. But they didn’t know […]
Should religious diversity be an active goal at our campuses?
Should religious diversity be an active goal at our campuses? Reported by Inside Higher Ed, it can be difficult for prospective students to understand how welcoming a particular institution might be to their particular faith. A new INSPIRES score, determining an institution’s Interfaith, Spiritual, Religious, and Secular Campus Climate Index, and developed by researchers at […]
Geoframing as Prospect Recruitment Strategy
powered by Sounder Can a targeted digital strategy like geoframing really help you get 30% more applications? Eric Grindley, CEO at Esquire Advertising, joins the podcast to talk about geoframing, a location-based audience building strategy that can help universities increase their application and enrollment rates. Let’s dig in. Geofencing vs. Geoframing? You can look at […]
Could we have a Metaversity with a metaverse-first modality?
Could we have a Metaversity with a metaverse-first modality? Reported by Fierce Education, while many universities are now online-only, could a Metaversity be in our future? Where virtual reality is the only access point? And if so, is this university more or less likely to be a spin off campus from a well known brand, […]
Chick-fil-A’s tuition benefits program is university-agnostic
Chick-fil-A’s tuition benefits program is university-agnostic. Reported by Higher Ed Dive, Chick-fil-A is committing $24 million for up-front tuition scholarships, at levels of $1,000, $2,500, and $25,000, eligible to employees with no length of service requirement. And unlike Starbucks, whose generous tuition benefits program is only accepted through Arizona State University, Chick-fil-A’s program is open […]
Can our online communities become as powerful as an in-person campus experience?
Can our online communities become as powerful as an in-person campus experience? Reported by Higher Ed Dive, while online learning can transform opportunity for those juggling many responsibilities and who are far from a physical campus location, our online students do have lower engagement and retention rates. WGU Labs is trying to build a solution […]