Vanderbilt to Establish New Computing, AI, Data Science College

Vanderbilt University has announced its work toward establishing a college dedicated to computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and related fields. The College of Connected Computing will collaborate with all of Vanderbilt’s schools and colleges to advance breakthrough discoveries and strengthen computing education through a “computing for all” approach. Dr. Krishnendu RoyThe interdisciplinary college…

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How to Boost Donor Engagement and Contributions

Donor pledges are a vital source of funding for charitable organizations. Getting donors to make a financial commitment to support your cause is exciting! However, some important steps need to take place in order to turn pledges into cash. To maximize the impact of pledges, organizations must implement effective pledge reminder strategies. Let’s explore why…

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The changing role of an education agent

In late 2022, I moved from being UK university staff to start up my own small agency. People never tire of saying that I’ve moved to the ‘Dark Side’ and somehow I never tire of that joke either. But the process of building my agency has taught me a lot and my perspectives have definitely…

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11 Teaching Styles to Increase Student Engagement

A one-size-fits-all approach never worked in higher education—for learning or teaching. Just as no two students learn the same way, no two educators can deliver their courses identically. Teaching styles offer a more flexible course experience, for both students and educators.1 Mixing and matching teaching styles, or simply re-evaluating your current ones, can make your…

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