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Americans’ trust in higher ed has reached a new low. Here’s how to navigate the ongoing confidence crisis.

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Moreover, younger generations are increasingly questioning the value of a traditional college degree. Rather than moving from high school to college, students are finding different avenues to create a career without acquiring large student debt. Most academic program review processes are lengthy and occur once every few years.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

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Projects addressed topics such as program review, data strategy, budget models, enrollment growth, and more. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words.

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Assessing online courses—OSCQR rubric

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Blogs Assessing online courses—OSCQR rubric August 9, 2023 George Rus Assistant Dean for Online Education, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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Oberlin's board seeks to limit faculty power

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Much about Oberlin College is unique, including long-standing policies guaranteeing the faculty a say in matters that extend well beyond academics. So these faculty members are perplexed—and angry—that the college is trying to change its bylaws to restrict faculty control to academics only.

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Shopping in the Freezer

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Confessions of a Community College Dean You know how sometimes you forget about food that has been in the freezer for a while? I was surprised at how many responses amounted to shopping in the freezer; they were requests for data that most colleges already, and routinely, collect. It can be revealing in useful ways.

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Assessment and evaluation of microcredentials: What success looks like and to whom

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For former Mesa Community College student, Sam McFadden, a two-week, full-time “wire harness bootcamp quite literally changed my life, and has put me in a position to be successful in my career, and complete my education. The microcredential should demonstrate without ambiguity the students’ skill in critical thinking/problem-solving.”.

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Improve your program review process with these 4 data tips

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Blogs Improve your program review process with these 4 data tips A Q&A with Dr. Louis Slimak, Associate Provost at West Virginia University In today’s fast-changing environment, program review is an increasingly critical area of focus and the first step in delivering a portfolio that meets the institution’s goals and students’ needs.