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Nine insights from an integration process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

In March 2021, the chair of the Board of Trustees of Becker College announced that the institution would close its doors due to financial difficulties accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a blow to the students, faculty and staff of this private college in Worcester, Mass.,

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The ever-persistent ROI question: What is my degree worth?

EAB

Tori McLean Good Executive Director of Career Development, Converse University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. As a small, private, liberal arts institution in Spartanburg, South Carolina, our resources are not infinite.

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Beyond Ideas: Implementing Innovative Structures in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 179 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Philomena "Philly" Mantella

The Change Leader, Inc.

President Mantella's approach is a how-to guide. While it includes a commitment to civic responsibilities, it also emphasizes the importance of producing employment-ready graduates with skills that transcend the boundaries of STEM and liberal arts education. President Mantella holds a Ph.D.

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Framework Leadership: An Innovative Approach to Higher Ed Growth: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 151 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Kent Ingle

The Change Leader, Inc.

Presidents and other higher ed leaders that want their institution to grow and sustain that growth can easily replicate Southeastern University (SEU)’s success. Appreciative inquiry involves asking questions like “Where would you like the college or university to be in the next five years.”

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Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates: Changing Higher Education Podcast 153 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Kevin Grubb

The Change Leader, Inc.

Podcast Highlights The University Learning Goals page on the Villanova website contains searchable student career outcome information from the past five years that can be sorted by college and major. Some Villanova schools and colleges offer a required class on career and PD. This culture is also instilled at the faculty level.

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Back to Campus Visit (But Not Like Before) [Webinar]

Echo Delta

Colleges realized the pre-pandemic visit just wouldn’t cut it anymore. I will keep the self promotion brief but for those of you who aren’t familiar with Echo Delta, we provide marketing services and enrollment consulting for smaller colleges and universities around the country. So first up, joining us today is Jeff Kallay.

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Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed: Strategies for Student Success and Employability: Changing Higher Education Podcast 157 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guests Kathryn Campbell and Dr. Zack Mabel

The Change Leader, Inc.

Examples include expanding recruitment efforts and creating stronger partnerships between high schools and colleges. More outreach and advising can demystify college for students. The college experience will not be linear for every student. Build stronger and more effective college partnerships between institutions.