Eighty-four percent of senior finance professionals, according to recent surveys, believe their universities should use financial data more effectively to support their decision-making, which appreciates the importance of data-driven decision-making in higher education. Strategic Planning in Higher Education is all about this similar thing; being aware of the specific goals that need to be set,…
On May 13, the New York Times published a story about discrimination in jury selection in death cases that was shocking, but not surprising. The story recounted longstanding efforts by prosecutors in Alameda County, California, to prevent people from serving as jurors in death penalty cases based on their race, gender, and religion. Last month,…
This blog was co-written by Brandi Phillips, Senior Director of Retention Solutions, RNL. A forthcoming blog will look at results for four-year public institutions. Student assessments provide data that can greatly strengthen career services. Using student data to inform decision making is a powerful way to improve student success. Hundreds of colleges and universities work…
Donald TrumpVirginia State University may not play host to one of the major-party Presidential debates this year. Presidential candidates for the Democratic and Republican parties — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump — have agreed to two summertime debates televised on the CNN and ABC networks. The first will held June 27 at…
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Dr. Donald PalmThe Florida A&M University Board of Trustees voted during a May 15 meeting to conduct an independent investigation into the handling of a $237.75 million gift. FAMU received the gift — a donation to support of student success initiatives and athletics — from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Chief Executive Officer…
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New research shows families tend to be more positive about the college experience than students. The college planning process is a critical moment in a student’s life, marking the transition from high school to higher education. As colleges focus on selecting their classes, it’s important to understand and prioritize the experience and satisfaction of applicants…
In today’s online learning landscape, traditional textbooks just aren’t getting the job done. Not only are they hard to access physically while off campus, they’re overpriced and often contain outdated information. Open Educational Resources (OER) can be more widely adopted in online, in-person and hybrid classes due to their flexibility, minimal costs and easy access….
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The head of Sonoma State University has been placed on leave after he negotiated a deal with pro-Palestinian student protesters on his campus. On Tuesday, President Mike Lee announced that the university, part of the…