This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. It…
Stefan Trines, Director of Research, Editor at Large, WES Part 1: India The privatization of higher education is an enduring global trend. Already a decade ago, more than one in three higher education students worldwide was enrolled at a private institution, according to the Program for Research on Private Higher Education. The importance of private…
“Coffee, Calendars, and Sticky Notes: These are a few of my favorite things!” by Amy Lazoff, Director of Philanthropy & Community Relations, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo There is one thing I love about this time of year that not everyone quite understands – and that is the sheer joy I experience when picking out a planner…
The new London office, opened in November 2023, is EIC’s second UK office, after the first was established in Manchester back in 2017. “As the birthplace of Western education, the UK has always been the first choice destination for Chinese families studying abroad because of its high quality education and universities, as well as its profound…
Another lethal injection gone awry. The story is as troubling as it is familiar. Wednesday’s execution of Thomas Eugene Creech added the latest chapter to lethal injection’s gruesome history. Once touted as America’s most humane execution method, lethal injection has turned out to be its least reliable one. Once touted as a model of efficiency…
College students who graduate as English majors actually find jobs at about the same rate as those who major in other subjects, according to a recent report commissioned by the Modern Language Association (MLA).Dr. Paula Krebs Report on English Majors’ Career Preparation and Outcomes draws on findings from a number of different sources, including the…
Having a medical expert witness can be a crucial asset when legal cases involve complex medical issues. But what exactly is a medical expert witness, and what role do they play in the legal system? A medical expert witness is a highly qualified and experienced professional who provides expert opinions and testimony in legal cases…
The world of nonprofit fundraising is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, shifting donor preferences, and an ever-changing social landscape. As we look ahead to 2024, five key trends are poised to reshape the fundraising landscape for 501(c)(3) organizations and their innovative nonprofit fundraising efforts. 1. The Rise of Micro-Donations: Gone are the days of…
How can we boost student learning retention in our courses? How can we help our students transform newly acquired information into long-term knowledge they can recall and activate in the future? Colleges and universities can be overwhelming for many students, especially first-year students, so building strategies to help them improve learning retention is essential. …
A bill to “recriminalize” the possession of certain dangerous drugs is moving forward in Oregon. Oregon became the first state to decriminalize the possession of drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl when voters approved of a 2020 ballot initiative, with 58% in favor. If Governor Tina Kotek signs the new legislation (she states…