In Episode 23 of the EdUp Provost podcast, host Gregor Thuswaldner interviewed Amelia Parnell, President of NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Read an excerpt from the episode here: EdUp Provost: What are some current…
It’s Thursday afternoon and I’m about to meet with Lydia, a recent college graduate, who has moved home and feels paralyzed and overwhelmed by the job search process. My 30+ years of professional and educational experience, college admis…
Transforming Education Through Innovation Although I struggled as a student, it’s clear to me now that my struggles shaped the journey I am on today. Although I was always interested in math and science in applicable ways—rocketry, rock…
We have all heard the predictions of the enrollment cliff that is expected to land on campuses as early as the fall semester of 2025. Under the widely discussed doomsday scenario, mass enrollment declines caused by a decline in birth rate eighteen y…
Exams have long been a source of stress and anxiety for students in higher education. It’s no surprise then according to Kahoot!’s Study Habits Snapshot 2024, nearly half of students surveyed say tests or exams make them feel stressed or…
Applying to jobs in the education field can feel like an endless task and if you’re not hearing back from hiring managers it may even seem like a waste of time. What if you were to find out that something as simple as the font on your resume i…
In a groundbreaking move to support mental wellness, Northwest University School of PA Medicine has implemented the Early Alert mental health system, an innovative program designed to identify and assist individuals in crisis. D…
Advances in AI unfold moment by moment, revealing astonishingly powerful and complex tools that often surpass human comprehension. While the innovation hype cycle and ongoing debate around AGI’s timeline may captivate us, one truth is indisput…
Making College Happen (Third Edition) helps readers overcome the challenges of making decisions from one's heart to one's head. It is not just for students but for parents, grandparents, educators, financial professionals, wealthy relatives, and any…
Reporting for Duty As a veteran, I’m keenly aware of how those of us who served in the armed forces are uniquely qualified to deliver outstanding work when they enter the civilian workforce—and as University of Phoenix’s Car…
Navigating the college admissions process is more competitive than ever, but it's also filled with opportunities for students who know how to set themselves apart. As someone who struggled initially with standardized tests and then went on to achiev…
Reflecting on the developments of 2024, this year has been transformative for the entire educational landscape. We've witnessed how the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence can elevate learning experiences, but perhaps the most profound…
A recent survey by ScholarshipOwl paints a troubling picture of Gen Z's financial outlook. The survey, which polled 8,932 high school and college students, found that a staggering number are relying heavily on student loans and credit cards to fund …
Appendix How to Use Artificial Intelligence (pp. 185-187) Unless you’ve been living under a rock since 2023, you’ve witnessed the deluge of commentary about Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially Chat GPT, the “generative&rdquo…
As the world’s need for chips continues to grow, the semiconductor industry has gone from being rarely covered in the 70s and 80s to regular front page news today and finding skilled talent has become a major focus. According to a recent McKin…
For decades, we humans have been training computers how to mimic our ways of thinking. But as AI brings computers to the brink of new ways of thinking (in some ways we could never have imagined), perhaps it's time for us to learn from them…
Over 27 years as executive director of Stanford University's Office of Technology Licensing, I witnessed countless ideas with the potential to change the world. Many have done just that, to the great benefit of both the university and society at lar…
Four years ago, I began work as President of the New England Commission of Higher Education, or NECHE as we are more commonly called. NECHE is the oldest accrediting agency for institutions of higher education in the world, with roots dating back to…
Telehealth becomes crucial resource as college students seek flexible healthcare options As young adults navigate the transition to college life, their healthcare needs often become more complex, leading to challenges such as limited time, cost con…
What do Duke University, Syracuse University and the University of Texas all have in common? A main quad shaped like a giant bunny Cafeteria salad bars offering Endless Shrimp The tallest clock tower in their state, sponsored by TikTok Virtual…
GAPS AND BARRIERS PERSIST EVEN AS CHANGE ACCELERATES Despite the many educational advancements from the 1900s to the present, there remain gaps in the education landscape. Some individuals and groups don’t have access to education and are the…
Terms like "branding," "product management," "competitive advantages," and "Unique Selling Points (USPs)" are most often readily dismissed by the academic community. However, in today’s world, higher education can no longer afford to ignore ma…
We look to the cultural practice of Ubuntu, “I AM BECAUSE WE ARE” for grounding in turbulent times as Black Doctoral Students and Doctoral Degree completers demonstrate resilience in face of the systemic racism, oppression, and discrimin…
The past year has been one of unceasing turmoil in higher education, with assaults on the fundamental social and economic value of college. What’s not debatable, as the Washington Monthly showed with hard numbers, is that the protest…