Today's Campus, Executive Briefing

That Best Most Imperfect Place

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:30:00 GMT

A long, tough week has ended -- more or less -- in Boston.

Getting Ready

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:30:00 GMT

An important issue has yet to take center stage in the debate simmering over the impact that credentialing will have on the relevancy of a college degree. There is a difference between completing certification that leads a student/employee to present credentials and verification that credentials actually demonstrate proficiency. What happens if our commitment to increasing access effectively leads to a “dumbing down” of learned outcomes? In the end, who's in charge

Finding Students Where They Live

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

I had lunch in Boston last week with Rob Hutter and Michael Staton, partners at Learn Capital, based near San Francisco. Both are extremely creative, committed and entrepreneurial thinkers about the intersection of ed tech and higher education. The conversation ranged widely as time flew by. What struck me most during it, however, was a theme that has repeated itself in a number of conversations I've participated in over the past few months.

Building Your School's Domain Authority and Trust Through Local Link Building

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT

Online competition from other schools, job boards, pay-per-lead directory sites and more, are forcing educational institutions to take a look at how they can increase their Search Engine Optimization (SEO) through easy and effective ways. It’s no secret that being at the top of a Search Engine Results Page (SERP) is where you want your school to land. An October 2012 study by Compete.com looked at “tens of millions” of consumer-generated SERPs and found that 53% of all clicks go to the first listing on a search results page, dropping to 15% for the second listing, 6% for the third and 4% for the forth. So how can your school compete with a national job listing site or directory? One-way is to build your school’s website domain authority.

Preventing Evil or Reacting to Evil at the Front Door?

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:30:00 GMT

The evil that arrived at the front door of Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012 was horrible tragic and morally unbelievable. This tragedy also provided an extremely scary lesson in reacting vs. preventing.

I'm Qualified, But the Offer Hasn't Been Made

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT

Having a degree(s) and multiple years of experience in one or more fields is a key asset in the job market. This can demonstrate that you are strong at multi-tasking and able to adapt in multiple business groups and environments, which employers value. Though you look great on paper, it does not mean you can properly market yourself to an employer about why you are their next “hire.” During an interview, and while you network, prepare your communication about your path and career choices. Your presentation should highlight you, your successes in chronological order, and how they apply to the job you are seeking.

The Evolution of Faculty Governance

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:30:00 GMT

Historically, three groups share principal responsibility in collegiate governance. Boards of trustees are charged with financial stewardship, administrative oversight, and creating a climate in which all parties, especially the president, can succeed. Presidents and their senior staffs manage the enterprise. The faculty plays a critical role in program development and review.

New Opportunities for Independent Higher Education in the American West

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:30:00 GMT

While acknowledging the many reasons not to proceed, we argued that the drive to hold down sticker price, competition with each other and from for-profit and accredited online courses, adaptive use of new technology, and shifting consumer preferences intersect to effectively call the question. Fundamental to these realities, however, is a basic assumption that opportunity - dramatic and sustainable -- exists for those who can see the forest from among the trees.

Applicant Tracking Systems

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:00:00 GMT

Have you been applying to various positions on company job boards with no success? The diction utilized on your resume may be the challenge. To be more specific, the actual words used to describe your experience and skills may not match what the employer is looking for, even though you may be fully qualified for the position. Many employers have started using applicant tracking systems to improve their talent acquisition efforts. The lack of the human element is where a disconnect can occur.

New Career New Graduate - New Opportunities

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:30:00 GMT

As companies have various positions to fill, they look for the most qualified candidate to meet the job level. Common words visible on job openings that a “career launcher” or “career changer” should focus on are “minimum 1-2 years experience required.” Yes, an employer is seeking someone with experience in the specified field; however, they may not receive resumes from qualified people, opening the door for those new to the industry. Also, they may not be aware that you have hands-on experience, which, if given the opportunity to demonstrate what you know and can do, demonstrates that you, too, are capable of doing the job. Employers appreciate how someone transitioning careers or recent graduates is trainable, open to pay, open to various work hours and is very flexible. Therefore, I advise you to still apply. If you are contacted, be prepared to market yourself in the interview.

The Wallet Resume

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:00:00 GMT

Many job searchers make the professionally fatal mistake of handing out old business cards with new information hand-written on the back. Not only is this very unprofessional, but it also says to the receiver that you are still attached to a job which is long gone and unable to move on to a new professional identity.

Resume Vs. Bio-Sketch

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:30:00 GMT

As technology shifted, and our thinking process from specific and lengthy to general and brief, the job search process has surely followed. Therefore, if you are using a three-to-five page CV to land your next job, you may want to think about switching your “paper handshake” to something a little more short attention span ready!

And the Wait Begins

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:30:00 GMT

At this time of year, college applicants struggle to find the right institution for them. In the early stage of the process, the first decision is to determine whether or not they would feel most comfortable at a large institution or in a smaller setting. I always encourage students to visit those campuses that meet their criteria, filter out the noise, and imagine themselves in the setting. At the same time, however, I warn them that the accumulated wisdom acquired during these campus visits will likely change their own criteria for selection.

Internships - The Road from Free to Fee

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:30:00 GMT

The benefits of internships are immeasurable. Not only will you get a sneak-peak into the field, you will also have the opportunity to make priceless professional contacts that can last a lifetime! Internships also allows you the opportunity to demonstrate that you are eager to learn, motivated to succeed, and confident in your ability to contribute to the “bottom-line” of an organization.

Pre-Employment Assessments

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:00:00 GMT

Many job applicants dread pre-employment assessments. Further review of this part of the employment process reveals that pre-employment assessments are for the benefit of both the applicant and employer. The assessment is more of a profile matching exercise than an actual evaluation of the applicant skillsets.

Ready...Set...Graduate.

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:30:00 GMT

As American higher education begins to adapt to the changes that engulf it, one basic assumption must be that policy makers and educators see the education system in America as a continuum.

Job Search - Internet vs. Traditional Staffing Methods

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:00:00 GMT

The search for that right candidate in a short period of time is what most hiring managers want. However, hiring the right candidate can’t be rushed. Technology has provided employers the opportunity to find more out about candidates via social networking sites and job search engines. Traditional staffing methods use newspaper ads, internal advancements and word of mouth. In order to increase your networking and employment opportunities, the two must be utilized with a strict application schedule. Applying for a job requires time and dedication similar to that of working a full-time job.

Striking a Balance

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT

The study released this week at the NCAA’s annual meeting showing that annual spending on sports by public universities in the six big-time conferences like the SEC and the Big 12 passed $100,000 per athlete raises some interesting questions that colleges and universities must address.

Know The Competition

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:30:00 GMT

A lot can be said for doing ones due diligence on a potential employer. The task provides insight on the organization and also shows initiative on the part of the interviewee. However, there are also benefits in going one step further and doing a competitive analysis on the employer’s key competitor.

Be The Solution

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:00:00 GMT

Companies face problems on a daily basis and multiple resources are allocated towards resolving those issues. By properly utilizing your knowledge, experience, and skills, you can position yourself as a potential solution. President Kennedy’s quote regarding what you can do for you country comes to mind, but on a much smaller scale: What can you do for a potential employer’s company?

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Larry Penley, President, Thunderbird School of Global Management

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:00:00 GMT

Dr. Larry Penley recently became President of the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He's also be come a good friend and supporter of Today's Campus. Larry was one of our first video guests as a panelist speaking about potential implications of gainful employment regulations.

Opportunities In Adversity

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:00:00 GMT

There is no doubt that job interviews can be quite stressful. Regardless of the format utilized to identify the attributes of the candidate, it is the clarity, detail, organization, and passion of the response that the interviewer is seeking. Many candidates dread questions related to challenges or setbacks in their career. However, the skillsets utilized to persevere through difficult times may be exactly what the potential employer is looking for.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Adrian Sannier is the SVP for Product at Pearson. In addition to his role at Pearson, Adrian is a Professor of Computing Studies at Arizona State University, where he served as the University Technology Officer, implementing new technologies to improve ASU's academic, administrative and research environments. Adrian is widely recognized as being an advocate for the increased use of technology in education to improve student success and leads the product team responsible for OpenClass.

Accepting An Offer

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:00:00 GMT

In these difficult economic times it is easy to simply focus on the salary of a given position when making a determination. One should however assess the value of the entire hiring package. Depending on the candidate’s personal situation and stage of career, the benefit package may be more lucrative than expected. Many factors can come into play but here are a few that should be considered.

Season's Greetings

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 03:00:00 GMT

The holiday season is filled with numerous opportunities to socialize. Many don't consider holiday events as an opportunity to expand their network. However, most holiday events include numerous introductions. The key is to make those introductions/greetings work in your favor.

Hired By Association

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Which professional memberships or licenses are the measuring sticks for your sector of higher education? We have all viewed job postings where institutions list which qualifications are required and which are preferred. The obvious goal is to be the preferred choice. Aside from the years of experience and level of education, professional memberships and/or licenses can help to separate a candidate from the rest of the pack.

When is Disruptive Change Good for a College?

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:30:00 GMT

In last week’s post, I wrote on the need for a comprehensive redesign of the collegiate business model. The numbers don’t work, the model typically addresses incremental budget adjustments at best, and the bureaucratic “mom and pop” shops who administer the budget at many colleges inhibit broader cooperative partnerships that can hold down costs and open the campus to new relationships beyond the college gates.

Ryan Busch, Publisher of Today's Campus Magazine, Interviews Steve Gunderson, President of APSCU

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Steve Gunderson is a truly inviting and engaging guy to interview. Perhaps his easy style is the result of 16 years spent as a congressman from Wisconsin to the House of Representatives; but I suspect it is the reverse; he made a natural public servant because of his plain-spoken and honest manner.

Staying Relevant

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:30:00 GMT

As the year closes, this is a good time to identify how the occupational landscape may have shifted over the past few quarters. Are there trends that have developed? Has technology advanced? Are your skillsets proficient? Most importantly, what do you need to do to stay relevant in today’s workforce?

Office Holiday Party Tips

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:00:00 GMT

It's that time of year again, and many will be attending office holiday parties. Whether you are attending your own party or attending as a guest of another, here are some tips to remember or share.

How to Recruit More Applicants at High School College Fairs

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:30:00 GMT

You can recruit more of the right applicants at high school college fairs if you can overcome three distinct marketing challenges.

What is the Objective?

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:30:00 GMT

As the job market begins to grow, many job seekers will be looking to change or upgrade their positions. For these individuals, having a clear and concise objective statement on their resume can pay dividends. Job seekers should consider their objective statement the equivalent to a company's mission statement. This brief statement should provide direction and insight as to the candidate's immediate career goals.

"Not Only...But Also" by Dr. Brian C. Mitchell

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The pace of change is accelerating within American higher education. The debates raging over MOOC's, the impact of specific programmatic strategies like Coursera, the role of for-profit providers, and the arguments laid out recently in defense of the liberal arts tradition illustrate this point. The Obama Administration's efforts to increase access and college-going rates and their bully pulpit criticisms of high tuition sticker prices suggest that federal officials will force themselves more directly onto center stage. It is likely that new federal priorities put forward in the second term will extend federal influence and establish clear policy and funding priorities. The new realities go well beyond Pell grants, subsidized loans, tax exemption and government regulation. The implication now is that there will be winners and losers.

Taking Stock

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT

It has been interesting to watch the reaction to my blogs on higher education each week. Almost all of the comments have been useful. As expected, some deal with the specifics of the topic – the role of alumni and trustees, the need for stronger career centers, and how the election will shape the future direction of higher education – to name a few. Other readers speak more narrowly along political and ideological lines. I thought it might be interesting this week to take stock of what we learned.

Building a Senior Staff: The Burden of Support

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:30:00 GMT

As I prepared to take over my duties as president, I sought the advice of a distinguished senior colleague who had experience outside academia and who was used to managing staff as a successful sitting president. I inquired about how best to proceed as I prepared to assume the leadership of an institution. His recommendation intrigued me. My colleague suggested that I seek the resignation letters of each member of the senior staff and place them in a desk drawer until I could make an informed decision about whether they fit into the new team that I would take forward. When asked if he had done so, the president smiled wearily and said simply, “no, but I wish I had.”

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:00:00 GMT

D.A. Benton, President of Benton Management Resources, has spent years helping top executives and politicians improve their effectiveness and impact. In her latest book, The Virtual Executive, she gives practical advice for individuals who want to lead effectively in today’s digital world.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:00:00 GMT

We had the opportunity to speak with Matt Pittinsky, CEO of Parchment, and the co-founder and former CEO of Blackboard. Motivated by education and lifelong learning, Pittinsky joined Parchment, a company dedicated analyzing and applying the data within credentials and transcripts. As Pittinsky tells us, at the center of education are credentials. Through Parchment, higher ed institutions, as well as students, are able to release the power within the data provided in credentials and transcripts. Together, we discussed what products and services Parchment can offer, including Docufide, what role they play in academic analytics, and exactly how institutions can utilize this data. We thank Dr. Pittinsky for taking the time to speak with us!

The Need to Lead, by Dr. Brian C. Mitchell

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:30:00 GMT

A senior official at a large foundation asked me recently why college and university presidents fail to exert their influence as opinion makers in American society. It is a good question and an important one. Why do higher education leaders govern but seldom lead?
One definition of a president is that they live in a big house and carry a tin cup to search for money. A more accurate analysis might be that presidents have a corporate title working as a 19th Century political boss trying to manage a medieval craft guild.
And therein lies the problem – the job has evolved but...

Dashboard Metrics: Boards of Trustees Grapple with Assessment, by Brian C. Mitchell

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:30:00 GMT

Boards of trustees at many American colleges and universities often confuse governance and oversight. They argue that boards have a responsibility to be informed and establish a committee structure that reaches into every aspect of college life. In some cases, committees are under populated because their number exceeds the capacity to populate them based on the size of the board. In other cases, a lack of board discipline overpopulates key committees like Finance because of the professional experience, interest level, or presumed importance of a trustee within the pecking order. Set within the broader parameters of shared governance, however, the overall effect is to create a hodgepodge of protocol and practices likely to produce dissent, confusion and institutional inertia within shared governance.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Trace Urdan with Wells Fargo Securities. As Trace sat down with us in Las Vegas, he discussed current events with us, including the government’s regulatory involvement in the sector, competition from the traditional sector in the marketplace, and of course, hopes for the future of the education sector. Trace also went into a little more detail about his personal opinions regarding laudable efforts to improve regulations, as well as the current economy and its impending implications. We had a great time chatting with Trace, and thank him for taking the time to speak with us at APSCU 2012.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:30:00 GMT

Does he really need an introduction? What’s a visit to Vegas without the King himself—Elvis! Elvis stopped by at APSCU 2012 to say hello, and even serenade us! We thank Elvis for stepping in front of the camera with us-- Viva Las Vegas!

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Jami Morshed, , Three Rivers Systems

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:30:00 GMT

At APSCU 2012, we were excited to have the opportunity to speak with Jami Morshed, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Three Rivers Systems, touted as “The only truly disruptive academic ERP serving higher education.” And how exactly is Three Rivers Systems disruptive? According to Jami, by coming into an established market but offering innovative technology that can change the order of business, Three Rivers Systems is able to essentially do what Netflix did to Blockbuster. We asked Jami what it takes to adopt these systems for schools, the implementation process the process, and which establishments can benefit most from Three Rivers Systems services. As Jami says, institutions are often bogged down by tasks that don’t advance their original purpose—to educate the public—and Three Rivers Systems seeks to help institutions focus on that important goal. We enjoyed our chat with Jami, and appreciated him taking the time to chat with us. Bogged down with tasks other than their original purpose—to educate students.

Growing a College: Strategic Investment in the Great Recession, by Brian C. Mitchell, Ph.D.

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:00:00 GMT

It seems almost counter intuitive to call for colleges and universities to invest in themselves in the current economic, demographic, political and social climate. Family incomes have dropped. There is a marked decline in the number of high school graduates. The next generation of students will come from new minority groups for whom higher education is not the most accepted, predictable and obvious path to employment. The federal and state governments are cutting back dramatically on their support for higher education – whether in direct subsidies or for students -- and demanding new, expensive, time-consuming and duplicative measures of accountability. The American public has begun to question the cost and value of a 4-year degree, especially outside the STEM disciplines.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Rob Rokoff, VP, Business Development, LeadiD

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Today, the exchange of data between seller and buyer relies on a trusted handshake. The marketplace is suffering from a lack of trust and is thus depressed. "...we play the neutral arbiter of trust between both sides. We authenticate the lead origin and offer Buyers the ability to audit the lead history with a Universal LeadiD, providing fact-based data about the origin of the lead. The outcome: a translucent LeadiD Platform trusted by Sellers and Buyers."

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:30:00 GMT

LeadiD had a unique vision to allow Lead Buyers (Schools, Agencies, and Aggregators) and Lead Sellers (Organic Lead Providers, Call Centers and Aggregators) to operate in a trusted environment. The LeadiD Platform has been developed in collaboration with lead providers and lead buyers to provide an independent neutral technology. LeadiD allows Lead Sellers to definitively prove that they are generating and selling authentic quality leads. LeadiD allows Lead Buyers to make the best decisions about the leads they buy based on the true history and origin of the lead. For an easy analogy, think of LeadiD as the issuing agency of an auto VIN number, a Universal LeadiD, combined with the definitive data of the CarFax Report, a LeadiD Audit. Founded in January 2011, LeadiD traces its roots to conceptual conversations as early as 2007, when industry insiders and influencers began discussing how to solve the last fundamental problem in lead generation.

Intentional Enrollment: Building a Class Strategically, by Brian C. Mitchell

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:30:00 GMT

With a few notable exceptions, America’s colleges and universities are dependent upon their comprehensive fee. These fees are typically defined as tuition, fees, room and board, and with auxiliary revenue and endowment spending draw down, form the financial foundation upon which institutions operate. As the principal source of revenue, they represent the lifeblood of an institution whose health is directly dependent upon the ability of their admissions office to bring in the class.

Colleges as Good Neighbors: Why Towns Matter - by Brian C. Mitchell

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT

In my first months as a president, we arranged for me to visit with the local political leadership as part of a broader outreach effort. Core community relations always interest me and I looked forward to the exchange. I still distinctly remember leaving the meeting at the end of the hour shaken and deeply surprised. During the meeting I barely spoke nor was I given an opportunity to do so. Instead, I listened to a passionate, angry and blunt assessment of everything that the institution had not done, could have done, or might have done over the past fifty years. It was a painful moment but a great learning experience for a new president that subsequently shaped how I have approached community relations.

How to Get More Students to Show Up for On-Campus Appointments: Strategies from College Admissions Consultant Larry Rondeau

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:30:00 GMT

“Few marketing communication strategies can match the yield rate for students who visit for a tour and admissions interview,” writes Larry Rondeau on his Rondeau’s Roundtable blog. Rondeau, a college marketing consultant with The Allied Group, adds that, “success depends on students who not only sign up for campus events, but who actually show up.”

Ryan Busch of Today's Campus Magazine Interviews Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:30:00 GMT

July 1 marks Dr. Michael Crow's 10th year as president of Arizona State University. In all regards, his last decade has been an interesting one to watch. He was named by TIME magazine as one of the top 10 university presidents and has promoted his model for ASU's growth under the banner of "The New American University". We spent nearly an hour together in this indepth discussion. Our discussion ranged across topics of leadership, innovation, operations, and even touched his time as a college athlete.

What Our Master Planning Says About Us

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:30:00 GMT

Many students say that they make their final decision on which college or university to attend because “they know it when they feel it.”

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Neebo Connect is formerly Specialty Books, which has been in operation since 1988-- our parent company is Nebraska Book Company out of Lincoln, Nebraska. Basically, what we do is partner with colleges to fulfill textbooks and course materials for their students at no cost to the schools. They set their own profit margins and we provide a commission off of everything sold. We take care of the students and build them a website based off of the school’s website, as well as fill the textbooks and provide everything the student needs right out of our warehouse.

The Strategic Plan as a Management Tool
by Brian C. Mitchell

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:30:00 GMT

Historically, college and universities are bad at strategic planning. Because they operate under a system of shared governance, they are simply not organized to make nimble, market driven, time sensitive decisions that can be critical to the execution of the strategic plan. In a sense, this approach protects a higher education institution from rash and reactive responses but it can also inhibit a college or university from responding opportunistically to the challenges presented by global circumstances such as the great recession.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: David LeFevre, Attorney, Dunn & Davison, LLC.

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:30:00 GMT

I spoke with David LeFevre (David LeFevre is an expert in regulatory compliance and risk management for postsecondary education institutions and a regular contributor to Today's Campus. He is the managing attorney of the Houston office of Dunn & Davison law firm), today about the recent US Court of Appeals decision related to the Program Integrity Regulations. Specific to this conversation, David and I discussed the issue of State Authorization on both the traditional and for-profit sectors of higher education. David's feeling is that it is not time to celebrate anything yet--

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:30:00 GMT

As a parent of two college students, I was not thrilled when I found out my daughters were meeting strangers from Craigslist to try and procure a bike or furniture for their dorm. I was baffled that, to find a ride-share home for holiday break, one of my girls went looking for flyer postings on campus bulletin boards. And I was shocked when I went to move them out at the end of the school year to find piles of household goods, furniture, etc., abandoned in hallways, only to be discarded.

How Governing Boards Operate: The Case to Restructure Decision Making
by Brian C. Mitchell

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:30:00 GMT

As colleges and universities struggle to adapt to the competitive challenges of the 21^st century, they must restructure their governing boards to reflect the new realities that these institutions face. Historically, college and university governing boards are linear descendants of “old boy/girl” clubs fed by a network of alumni who know one another, are often in the same class, and carry family relationships on the governing boards that extend through several generations of service. While the service records -- and often the contributions made -- are commendable, the effect is often to produce institutional inertia firmly grounded in misty memories of a distant past where board members defend records based on decisions that they can no longer remember to faculty, parents and students who see many subsequent board actions as unenlightened, obstructionist and irrelevant.

Collaborating on Tax Exemption

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:00:00 GMT

In the 1990s, Pennsylvania stood out as a hotbed of challenges to the tax-exempt status of non-profit organizations. Public officials directed the most strident attacks to its exceptionally complex and large community of private colleges and universities. The most significant of these was the challenge by the City of Washington to the tax-exempt status of Washington & Jefferson College. Although the courts decided in favor of the College, the W & J case remains the national bellwether.

Non-Disruptive Innovation in Higher Ed - The Case of OESPs

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

“Disruptive innovation”, introduced by Clayton Christensen and now stretched almost beyond recognition through misuse, actually refers to a unique and specific type of change in markets. A new product or service is introduced that offers a different set of benefits...

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Paul Freedman and I spent a few minutes together at the recent ASU Education Innovation Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Sky Song complex. Paul's company, Altius Education just released a new idea in higher education called Helix--and he's looking for feedback. You should visit MeetHelix.com for more information. I hope you also enjoy my performance at the start of the video as I try to remember the name of the conference! Enjoy!

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

RoomSync empowers students to choose their roommates online using Facebook. This is a pretty neat idea, one of those "why didn't I think of that before" concepts that colleges and universities should take a look at when considering the process of matching new students in dorm rooms.

The Digital Campus - Digital Screens at Lewis and Clark College

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:30:00 GMT

Like most residential campuses, the faculty, students and staff at Lewis & Clark have a rich on-campus life. We see the posters, the emails and the online announcements about all the different events that are open to us and often to the community at large as well.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:30:00 GMT

The flow of students between countries has been growing for decades. A more recent trend is the rise of international branch campuses - operations set up by universities in (primarily) emerging markets.

To better understand this development, I connected with Dr. William Lawton, Director at The Observatory on Borderless Higher Education.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:30:00 GMT

Marney Babbit is Assistant Director, Aquatics/Facility Management for University Recreation at Angelo State University and was supporting the TennisOnCampus.com initiative for the USTA. I have to say, the USTA should consider hiring her as a spokesperson because gave us one of the best interviews of at the NASPA conference. The program itself encourages the development of tennis clubs on campuses and colleges and universities should visit TennisOnCampus.com to learn more about the great opportunities to bring tennis to students.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Anita Myles wrote a terrific article in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of Today's Campus Magazine and it was wonderful to get a moment to meet her at the NASPA conference in Phoenix, AZ. American Student Assistance has a program called $ALT--at first I thought it was an acronym--but to my surprise (as you'll see) it is a deeper concept than that. I hope you enjoy learning about the initiative and from Anita. She and American Student Assistance represent something to keep an eye on in higher education.

Minding the Gap--Instructional Technology and Pedagogy

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMT

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A college in my neck of the woods is seeking to build its capacity in digital learning. Like many other institutions, they see their campus as the core of the institution, but they realize that the time is now to make a bigger investment in digital.

In the course of my conversation with them, they asked what the relationship between instructional technology and pedagogy ought to be. This question, while certainly difficult to answer succinctly, actually gets to the heart of the key issue: how to create great educational experiences.

Freemium and Digital Higher Ed

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:30:00 GMT

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:30:00 GMT

Is your college gluten-free? But seriously, what about the food you serve on campus? Chartwells is forward thinking dining services vendor that addresses needs like gluten-free foods. But they are obviously more than that. Talking with Stacey Shaw was a pleasure and I'd encourage you to explore the services that Chartwell's offers for campus dining programs.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Jeff and Corbin were fun to talk with, but they were representing a fun company: SCVNGR (pronounced Scavenger). The program is a Google-funded mobile gaming company that schools use to send students on cellphone based scavenger hunts. You might wonder why (as did I)--but the applications are pretty obvious if you stop to think about it. For campus-based schools, programs like SCVNGR create unique opportunities for orientations and campus-life application. Students compete, often in teams, earn points, learn about the institution, and develop closer relationships with their college classmates. I'd encourage you to explore SCVNGR and think about how it could better connect your college and your students.

Content Strategy

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Instructional content in higher education used to be a simple matter: the Instructor selected textbooks, maybe put together a set of badly photocopied readings, and added his or her own course notes.

But as "digital" washes over higher education, the issue of instructional content has become increasingly complex. Options now include ebooks, OER, self-publishing, LMS-based content, digital textbook supplements, freemium textbooks, digital course packs, print-on-demand, library subscription services, custom-publishing, and the still complex nature of Internet copyright laws.

Recorded Webinar Now Available - Sallie Mae Insurance Services - Tuition Insurance

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Watch a recording of the live event: Sallie Mae’s Tuition insurance is the first nationally available form of tuition protection that refunds up to 100% of the cost of attendance, learn more...

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:30:00 GMT

Todd Hitchcock is a great guy. Not only is he easy to talk to, but he's incredibly passionate about the work he's doing with Pearson. That passion is no wonder considering his background in education. Like so many of us in higher education business, Todd's early career was spent on the front lines as a Teacher. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did while having it.

Vendors, Ed Tech, and Higher Ed - Becoming Better Friends

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Technology often has “unintended consequences.” The increased use of technology in higher education has, for example, increased the dependence of these institutions on the vendors that build and market educational technology. This wasn’t the intention, it just worked out that way.

The increased presence of technology products and services in higher education stems from the simple fact that for colleges it is less costly, quicker and less risky to purchase proven solutions than it is to produce the technology in-house.

Long Tail Article

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The focus of digital higher education during the previous decade was overwhelmingly on the technology itself - learning management systems, bandwidth, faculty literacy with technology, student technology support, and so forth. But I entered the world of higher education through an interest in interaction of culture and markets, and for me digital content (or media) is key. The rest? Mere plumbing. Okay, I admit that's overstating it. But digital content is where people, culture, technology, organizations and markets meet. It’s messy, human and creative. And the potential of rich media, integrated with analytics and social platforms, to radically improve the quality and economics of higher education is extraordinary.

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY STEM INITIATIVE MEETS WITH HUGE SUCCESS

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Columbus State University’s effort to help address our nation’s shortage of math and science teachers is already proving to be a success.

Its initial goal of having 24 students enter the program has already been exceeded as 32 have enrolled. This bodes well for the university and our educational system as CSU provides a number of initiatives designed to recruit, train and retain teachers in those courses on a middle and high school level.

Last summer, CSU received a $1.4 million, four-and-a-half year grant to produce more STEM teachers under the “UTeach Columbus” initiative modeled after a successful program at the University of Texas at Austin. CSU also received a $1.2 million award in September from the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, named after the famed computer chip inventor, for a proposal entitled CRAFT-STEM (Columbus Region Academy for Future Teachers of STEM). CRAFT-STEM aims to help Columbus State recruit, develop and graduate an increasing number of high school STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) teachers over the next five years.

Selling Ed Tech to Instructors

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

As digital education became commonplace and of strategic importance to the institution, the decision-making process for the selection and use of educational technologies became increasingly formal and centralized. The decisions moved from the very local level of instructors and individual departments, to education technology professionals working in centralized units. Rogue instructors still resist following the dictates of central services, by and large, but their capacity to use whatever application they wish has been curtailed. No where is this more obvious than in the process of selecting a learning management system - the long, involved, and bureaucratic process of committee’s, reports, focus groups and RFPs.

Ryan Busch Interviews Garland Williams, Vice President of the Military Division at University of Phoenix

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

We kicked-off our 2012 series on student diversity with a feature on military students in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of Today's Campus magazine. I had a great opportunity to speak with Garland Williams from University of Phoenix. Garland not only runs this expansive division for the university, but he is himself a retired Colonel from the US Army. With the shifting of US troops, military students represent a huge opportunity for colleges and universities, and University of Phoenix does a great job in meeting special needs of incoming military students.

Capella University and YouTube Team Up to Stream Keynote Speech Live

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT

YouTube paired with Capella University not only to discuss education reform, but also to open up the discussion worldwide via live streaming. Hosted by Capella University, the keynote speech, delivered by Geoffrey Canada, was also streamed live on Capella’s Inspired Ideas Channel on YouTube.

Ryan Busch Interviews Joshua Sine, Director of New Student Services and Programs, Dixie State College of Utah

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Enrollment and admissions are in the cloud. No, seriously. I interviewed Joshua Sine about the work he's done at Dixie State College of Utah to improve efficiency in the process of working with new and prospective students. Dixie State College recently adopted a cloud-based system from Enrollment RX for this purpose. From the sound of it, Sine is pleased with the improvements.

Solving the Student Debt Problem

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT

Two-thirds of all students now borrow and the average amount borrowed spiked 5 percent in the last year alone, to approximately $25,000, while one in 10 students borrow in excess of $40,000. Meanwhile, the national federal student loan cohort default rate rose for the fourth straight year and reached its highest mark since 1997. Default is just the tip of the iceberg...

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

We continue to discover a whole host of opportunities related to "the cloud". DuraSpace's DuraCloud service represents perhaps one of the most valuable innovations I've heard to date--particularly if you are a college or university and you are trying to protect the wealth of digital assets produced by your institution. I spoke with Michele Kimpton, CEO of DuraSpace, about how her organization is improving the preservation of digital assets and reducing the cost at the same time.

Ryan Busch Interviews Kaplan, Inc. Chairman and CEO Andrew Rosen about his Book Change.edu

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:30:00 GMT

Andrew Rosen (Chairman and CEO of Kaplan, Inc.) spent some time with me discussing his new book Change.edu. Rosen's book is a terrific read, both filled with wonderful insights on the state of American higher education and presented with a sense of humor that compels the reader to keep turning the page. We talk about "Harvard Envy", the promise of community colleges, military students, his career in higher education, and a host of other important ideas.

Ryan Busch Interviews Nivine Megahed and Joselyn Zivin from National Louis University about Groupon for Enrollment

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT

According to Nivine Megahed, National Louis University (NLU) has a history of innovation. Even so, in September NLU became the first university to use the social coupon service Groupon as an enrollment vehicle. Joselyn Zivin, NLU's VP of Marketing, joined Nivine and I to talk about this innovative idea--the timing for this interview couldn't be better as NLU's first class of 17 Groupon adopters ended on Monday 12/05/2011, five of whom are exploring regular admission to NLU.

Recording Available of Today's Campus Live Web Event- Predicting 2012 Embrace the Future of Admissions and Enrollment, or Else

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:30:00 GMT

Get your link to watch the recording of Today's Campus publisher and panel for a detailed analysis of what pushed top performing marketing, admissions, and enrollment departments to success in 2011!

Watching Over You - Preparing Your College to Deliver on this Promise

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The recent events at Penn State are prompting institutions around the nation to review their policies designed to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior. Schools should act now to ensure that their policies meet ethical and legal requirements and are consistent with the institution’s guiding principles and culture.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:30:00 GMT

Lou Pugliese and I spoke at EDUCAUSE 2011 and our conversation left me with the sense that his company functions more like a partner than an overbearing LMS heavy weight. Moodlerooms is definitely an organization worth getting to know.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:30:00 GMT

Richard Capezzali's work has found its way into many of our homes. His creation Education Connection and its catchy commercial jingles have played on television sets across the country--but his career in higher education is fascinating and spans several decades, He has been associated with not only the some of the most successful ventures in higher education (Kaplan University), but some of the most innovative ventures as well (Test Drive College Online). In a recent transaction, Education Connection was acquired by Education Dynamics (a revered higher education marketing organization) and Capezzali is now Executive Vice President and focused on growing the Test Drive College Online program.

Ryan Busch Interviews Jessica Bothwell Kay and Ross Abramson from Translations.Com and Transperfect at DevLearn|11

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:30:00 GMT

Think globally is something we should all consider as we develop learning content. Transperfect and Translations.com provide the resources to truly think globally about the language implications of learning content. I visited with Jessica and Ross at DevLearn|11

Accreditation - In the Fight of its Life? Part 3

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:30:00 GMT

PART 3: Michael P. Lambert, Executive Director of the Distance Education and Training Council writes: "A number of groups have started to undertake the task of evaluating accreditation and developing various solutions to what they see as accreditation’s systemic shortcomings".

Accreditation - In the Fight of its Life? Part 2

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT

PART 2: Michael P. Lambert, Executive Director of the Distance Education and Training Council writes: "For the past 3 years, voluntary accreditation, once widely hailed and credited being one of the most effective forces in shaping American higher education into being the most impressive, enviable and admired in the world, has recently come under some unfair criticism from those who do not have even a passing understanding of its true purposes."

What's Behind the Rise of Design in Digital Higher Ed?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT

For a variety of reasons (that I will address in a future post), the software and content created for digital higher education has completely ignored the role of design - and it shows. However, there are a number of forces in play that may give the field of design a more central role in digital higher education.

Ryan Busch Interviews Chris Koeneman from BlueSocket an AdTran Company at EDUCAUSE 2011 from Ryan Busch

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT

How does the wireless campus affect more than just the CIO? Chris Koeneman from BlueSocket gave me some insights at EDUCAUSE 2011.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT

In higher education, Adobe is a hot product. eLearning Evangelist (yes, that's an actual title) Allen Partridge was kind enough to share some thoughts on elearning for higher education at DevLearn|11 in Las Vegas, NV.

Recording Available of Today's Campus Live Web Event - The Real Impact of Program Integrity Regulations on Higher Education Marketing and Enrollment

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:30:00 GMT

Get your link to watch the recording of Today's Campus publisher and panel as they discuss exclusive, never before seen data!

Video Interview - Jen Howard, Director of Google Education

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:30:00 GMT

Who better to speak with than Google for information about how prospective students evaluate prospective colleges and universities on the web? After all, Google is at the top of the search engine world and as it turns out--Google has been paying attention to the "edusearchers" and their processes. Jen Howard, Education Industry director for Google, recently spent some time with Today's Campus and shared some of Google's insights in this process. Look for deeper insight from Jen in the November/December 2011 issue of Today's Campus Magazine.

Accreditation - In the Fight of its Life? Part 1

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Michael P. Lambert, Executive Director of the Distance Education and Training Council writes: "For the past 3 years, voluntary accreditation, once widely hailed and credited being one of the most effective forces in shaping American higher education into being the most impressive, enviable and admired in the world, has recently come under some unfair criticism from those who do not have even a passing understanding of its true purposes."

Recording Available of Today's Campus Live Web Event Today's Campus Live Web Event - Be Great By Doing Good Improving Operations by Automating Marketing and Admissions Compliance

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:30:00 GMT

Get your link to watch the recording of Today's Campus publisher and panel on a discussion about how automating compliance in your recruiting process will actually increase the efficiency of your marketing spend and admissions team!

Fall Webcast Series Announced - Education Marketing & Enrollment Webcasts

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:30:00 GMT

Join Today's Campus and Leads360 for three LIVE webcasts on best practices in education marketing & enrollment.

Recording of Today's Campus Webcast "Implications of Gainful Employment" Available Now!

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:45:00 GMT

Watch the recording of a luminary panel of higher education thought leaders from the August 12, 2011 Today's Campus Webcast "Implications of Gainful Employment".

TODAY'S CAMPUS HOSTS LIVE WEBCAST EVENT "GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IMPLICATIONS" - JOIN US

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

YOU'RE INVITED! Join Today's Campus and a panel of higher education luminaries to discuss the topic of gainful employment.

When a federal government policy fails

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Because there is no simple scorecard for success, failed policies, like zombies, do not die. They stimulate debate, rather than solutions. The debate devolves to political sound bites. Higher education in the United States is at the center of more than one failed federal government policy.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Jean Norris, Managing Partner, Norton Norris Inc.

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Mystery shopping is a research technique used by Jean Norris and her firm to help colleges train their admissions staff and equip them with modern marketing savvy. Though she's aware of quality limitations in admissions offices throughout U.S. higher education, she is concerned that the recent findings of government mystery shoppers are being used for political purposes and will produce unintended consequences.

Gleanings from the political publicity storm

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:45:00 GMT

It may show up on your radar under the name 'Gainful Employment,' perhaps overshadowed by the 'November election' storm. It's a battle royale between an expansionist federal education administration (ED) and a well-bankrolled for-profit 'sector' of higher education. This storm is likely to affect the entire higher education industry. Here are some recent gleanings.

So Sue Me V, Part 2

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:45:00 GMT

A rash of stockholder class actions against for-profit colleges help set the stage for more political re-engineering of U.S.higher education.

So Sue Me V, Part 1

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 07:45:00 GMT

A shift in federal student loan policy is accompanied by “gainful employment” and a rash of stockholder class action lawsuits.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Kevin Moehn, Chief Executive Officer, Moehn and Associates, Inc.

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Kevin Moehn is a student-loan-savvy entrepreneur who helps well-branded campuses create affordable student loan offerings with the help of quality partners. Having crafted more than a dozen offerings in the past year, he shares what he's learned about student loan risk and risk mitigation.

Finger-pointing versus problem-solving

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:45:00 GMT

The government's cohort default rate measurement slices former students into ‘cohorts’ and reports whether they are ‘in default or not.’ The results are not of much value in determining financial risk - or mitigating it. Financial risk is at the heart of matter.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Anya Kamenetz, Author & Journalist, Consultant

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Anya Kamenetz touched a national nerve when she authored Generation Debt shortly after graduating from Yale. She's a speaker in great demand on U.S.campuses, and she's authored another book that probes the future of U.S. higher education. Here she speaks clearly about present-day student loans.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Arthur Kirk, President, Saint Leo University

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:45:00 GMT

Many campus executives have an eye on the fracas involving the U.S. Department of Education and for-profit higher education providers. One of them is Art Kirk who oversees what might be described as a non-profit college conglomerate. Or perhaps an educator's mall. Clever descriptions aside, Kirk's insights are fresh and engaging.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Kevin Manning, President, Stevenson University

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:15:00 GMT

Kevin Manning applies his 43 years of higher education management experience to some of the issues surrounding 'gainful employment' and student loan risk.

Today's Campus Update

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:01:00 GMT

A perfect storm of power politics and media noise has worked its way into higher education by way of the 'for-profit sector.' At the heart of it all is student loans. Most likely a business solution - not a political one - is needed. Follow this story in interviews, beginning here. Also, here are links to some or most popular recent articles and interviews.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Robert Tucker, President, InterEd

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:10:00 GMT

An academician with multiple doctorates, Tucker was Senior Vice President at University of Phoenix in the 1980s and as it came into the public's eye in the early 1990s. Since 1995 he has been helping college executives market and manage their public, private and for-profit campuses. In this interview he shares some astute observations of the wars between the Obama administration and America's for-profit colleges.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Jo Zakarin, President, Advanced Training

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:50:00 GMT

A Boston College graduate, Jo Zakarin is the owner of a small career college. She is also a commissioner of the accreditor Council on Occupational Education. She shares some of her experiences as a profit-maker in higher education. She adds some reasonableness to the political hysteria surrounding ED's regulation of 'gainful employment.'

The career education scandals have brewed a perfect storm for Federalization

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:45:00 GMT

Washington policy makers are preparing to re-engineer some (or most) of U.S. higher education. They may actually have all the ammunition they need to do so. By Jeff Wendt.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Renee Herzing, President, Herzing University

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT

We interviewed Ms. Herzing in the summer of 2009, well before the present storm in career education. With a B. A. from Brown University Ms. Herzing spent a year as a Fulbright scholar teaching adults in Germany. She earned an MBA from the U of Phoenix in 2001. She rejoined the family business in 1999, becoming its president in 2009. Her family has run the organization hands-on continuously, and it shows in their success.

Who is paying for unpaid internships?

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:45:00 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson

There’s abundant carping from all corners about the high cost of college. Usually those burning discussions involve tuition costs and student loan burdens. Here’s another log for the fire. A new wave of placement agencies are charging students upwards of $10,000 to secure an internship.

Today's Campus Update

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Features ... A rookie college ranking debuts. Will it challenge U.S. News? Must big fundraising efforts result in little payoff? Can college be more affordable? What's happened to online higher education? Also ... Most popular articles and interviews.

What happened to online education?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:45:00 GMT

While overall consumer interest has showed a year-to-year decline, one market segment clearly wants online education the most. Wes Kauble shares TCAT survey results.

Summer games: the college rankings

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:45:00 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson

U. S . New & World Report's Americas Best Colleges steps up to the plate this month. It's been the league leader on college rankings. But is it still a slugger? The American Council of Trustees and Alumni says: "Yerrrrr out."

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Leonard Schlesinger, President, Babson College

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:45:00 GMT

A January 2009 Gazette Minute Interview with Leonard Schlesinger, president of Babson College, as he embarked on a curricular turnaround at a school of considerable distinction.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Jem Spectar, President, U of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:45:01 GMT

How does a world-class university serve a mid-size community in a down economy?

College Board Recommendations. Silk Purses from Sows Ears?

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:45:00 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson

The College Board report titled The College Completion Agenda Progress Report 2010 contains ten recommendations

to increase the percentage of young adults with at least an associate degree to 55 percent by 2025. Can the goal be met?

Today's Campus Update. July 2010

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:45:05 GMT

Transformational leadership

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Thinking about tomorrow's top executives? A panel of similarly minded executives say leadership requires IQ, EQ and CQ.

Neutralizing the Saboteurs of Strategic Change

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:45:00 GMT

"I guarantee you that no matter how wonderful your strategy is, you will not execute it the way you planned," says Robin Speculand, a specialist in strategy implementation who has helped governments, multi-national companies and local corporations.

The Change Enforcers

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Given the many pressures from several directions—reform, cost reduction, compliance and accountability—it takes someone with vision, dexterity and fortitude to run a campus well these days. Part 2.

The Change Enforcers

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:45:00 GMT

The Change Enablers

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Highly successful entrepreneurs from many walks of life are spotting opportunities in higher education. Their backgrounds and business plans are different. Their styles vary. Their financing sources range from personal funds and ‘angels’ to venture capitalists. What they share in common is pluck and circumstances that enabled them to start a money-making business in a robust higher education industry. Part 2.

The Change Enablers

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Marketing 101 has morphed

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:45:00 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson

The familiar Four Ps -- Product, Price, Placement and Promotion -- have morphed. It's more than mere clever alliteration, It's about the customer relationship.

When Confusion Reigns, Admissions Offices Lose

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:45:00 GMT

In a recent survey of more than 1,000 higher education purchasers conducted jointly by the folks at Today’s Campus and my firm, Atenga, Inc., we were able to mine thoughts and impressions of today’s college shoppers. The ability to translate sticker price into out-of-pocket cost - with ease - is of major importance. By Wes Kauble.

Today's Campus Update. June 2010

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Tuition sweet spot. Most popular recent articles. Key buying signals sent by college-shopping parents. Most popular recent interviews. Higher education's news favorite for busy people. And more.

A high security government contractor and U Tennessee Partner to Offer Free MBA

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:45:00 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson

Question: How can a mysterious company in a small town off the beaten path assure access to top notch business talent? Answer: Create a notable partnership with the University of Tennessee.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Larry Consalvos, Senior VP & General Manager, iXP Corporation

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:45:00 GMT

A co-founder of a 100-employee company that is now ten years old discusses operational realities regarding campus emergency preparedness, emergency communications and a newly burgeoning activity known as e-discovery.

Overheard at at the Consumer Bankers Assn

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Under new leadership the Consumer Bankers Association combined several of its annual meetings and workshops into one spring meeting. Among the 780 attendees were the bankers and lenders who still make up a considerably slimmer student loan industry. Many attendees found the wider-than-customary mix of retail banking sessions enlightening. Others did not appreciate the distraction from student loans.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Robin Richards, CEO, Internships.com

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Robin Richards founded NTI Group and sold it in 2008 to Blackboard for $182 million. That followed a $373 million earlier success involving MP3.com. He and his entrepreneurial team are now taking on student internships. Such a deal!

Five indispensable talents graduates need to succeed in the workplace

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:45:00 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson

Here are five more talents to add to the list of things colleges should do to prepare their students. Five that employers should be seeking in recent grads.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Rob Moore, Managing Partner, Lipman Hearne

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Rob Moore heads up an 82-person marketing consultancy that strives to produce powerful ideas that clear the mind - and the field. Why has branding been viewed on campus as a 'black art?'

Lean management: a case for 'rubber band' organizations

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

When the economy goes south, most institutions look for fat and cut costs. It's important to remain lean through the good times as well.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Paramjit Mahli, , SCG Legal PR Network

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Founder of a public relations firm that has a special flair for serving lawyers, UK-born and educated Paramjit Mahli sees the legal profession through the eyes of a former journalist and a modern businesswoman.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Lonny Rose, Director, Litigation Skills Program, U of Miami School of Law

Mon, 17 May 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Lonny Rose will return to Miami in July after heading up the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He has more than 30 years experience training lawyers and a keen eye on the profession today. To a great degree the producers of fresh legal practitioners have undergone a re-skilling.

A very scary, very expensive and very necessary ERP software conversion

Thu, 13 May 2010 07:45:00 GMT

What happened when PeopleSoft/Oracle began to look old and unworkable to a community college?

by Karen West and Tom Robinson.

So Sue Me

Tue, 04 May 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Institutions and individuals duel over intellectual property in an environment reminiscent of Jack London's Klondike.

By Jim Castagnera

What’s new in student loans?

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

A new law and some new rules - both with 2014 implementation dates. Don't let them distract you from the misnamed 'gainful employment' struggle that may well be a stalking horse for something else entirely. By Jeff Wendt

Which came first, the Fulbright or the egg?

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson.

Why do two campuses, one in California and one in Florida, have more Fulbright scholars per capita than Harvard?

What factors drive buying decisions in the higher education marketplace?

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Here is a point of view on a consumer centric approach to college pricing.

Art week, Spring 2010

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:55:00 GMT

Amid a cornucopia of painted, sculpted, and crafted beauty, a richness of well-paid people toil. Here are Q&As with some of the planet's more interesting people about their college backgrounds, their college connections today, their businesses' health, their employees' and exhibitors' annual incomes. By Jeff Wendt.

What sounds do entrepreneurs make?

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:47:00 GMT

Higher education and entrepreneurs. It's been a great matchup. It will continue to be so. Here's the why and how of it. From people who know.

Stephen Spinelli

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:46:00 GMT

A successful academic. Next, a very successful entrepreneur. Now a university president. Stephen Spinelli has much to share on the topic of entrepreneurship.

John Katzman

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:45:58 GMT

The founder of Princeton Review has moved on since the company's $50 million initial public offering in 2001. His current venture is a model so unique it's difficult to describe. Suffice it to say that 2Tor provides real help to premium brand campuses - one at a time.

Stuart Udell

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:45:57 GMT

Fresh from the $170 million deal in which his schools were acquired, Stuart Udell is making new higher education deals happen for The Princeton Review.

Bryce Johnson

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

eTextbooks have the potential to reduce college costs ... and produce entrepreneurial successes. Bryce Johnson and Follett believe their success lies on the distribution side of the emerging business.

Andy Reeher

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Saving money while raising money is something campuses can actually do. Andy Reeher parlayed this knowledge into a start-up that serves a growing number of blue chip U.S. campuses.

Rob Adams

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:46:00 GMT

Rob has signed checks on both sides of the venture business - as an entrepreneur and as a financier. Now he teaches MBA students and oversees a Moot Corp with a worldwide reputation.

Stephen Gilfus

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:45:59 GMT

One of the original founders of Blackboard, Stephen Gilfus now heads up a growing education, technology and business consultancy with influence and clients throughout K-12 and higher education.

Edwin Eisendrath

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Colleges and universities can be entrepreneurial too. Himself a co-founder of UNext and Cardean, Edwin Eisendrath advises U.S. colleges and universities when they have expansion plans.

Patricia Malone

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:44:00 GMT

How do you help hundreds of suddenly unemployed Wall Street executives find new jobs and succeed? Actually, it takes entrepreneurship. At Stony Brook University, Pat Malone has been mixing and matching wits, skills and resources with the school's Long Island marketplace.

Ross, Robert

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:46:00 GMT

Time Magazine once called him a modern day' Marco Polo. He also founded Ross University School of Medicine and sold all his interest in 2003 for nine figures. Today Robert Ross owns and operates nine businesses, two of which are colleges.

Jamie McDonald

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Duke University, Northwestern University and Expedia were stops on Jamie McDonald's route to a business launch and subsequent acquisition by Nelnet.

Today's Campus Update. April 16, 2010

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Tuition sweet spot. Recent Online Reader Favorites. Excerpts from a survey of the U.S. college-buying public. Student loan Intelligence. Campus jobs: Who? Where?

Darden B-school rediscovers its right brain

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson

The Darden School at the University of Virginia has made a steady climb to the top of several business school rankings to join the likes of Harvard and Wharton. So why is Darden reinventing itself now? Because innovation and creativity are displacing the de rigueur of B-school curricula

Successful admissions prospecting assures longevity

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:30:00 GMT

Hear again from nine campus presidents who are especially adept at admissions strategy and tactics.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Patricia Malone, Director, Center for Emerging Technologies, SUNY Stony Brook University

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Ms. Malone is plying her talents on behalf of Stony Brook University as the school helps out displaced financial industry executives and managers on Long Island. This informative interview was conducted in February 2009. Watch for an update with Ms. Malone during ENTREPRENEUR Week in April.

A trifecta of federal burdens will affect student loans sooner than you think.

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

College presidents, provosts, CFOs, directors, and legal counsel take note. Cohort default rate standards are more strict. New regulations affect how schools assist borrowers. And an ever-growing administrative burden may threaten your ability to offer financial aid to students. By Justin Draeger.

Vermont - new nexus of emergent media?

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:45:00 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson

Midway between Boston and Montreal, Champlain College is offering a brand new M.F.A. in Emergent Media. They intend to shake up graduate education, redefine the role of teacher and student and build a high-tech village in Vermont. Even its marketing approach is, well, emergent. By Tom Robinson.

Ben Tre, Howard

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:45:01 GMT

Once Howard Ben Tre got his bearings, graduate school propelled him on to mastery of his art. He's had a one-of-a-kind career making one-of-a-kind creations.

Bernstein, Alex Gabriel

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Son of two working artists, Alex was not himself attracted to an art career. He took a college route, earning a bachelor's degree from University of North Carolina, Asheville and a Master of Fine Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology. Now age 37, he's taught on 3 campuses, but he earns his living as a working sculptor.

Berg, Rod

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:45:01 GMT

Soon after graduating with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Rod Berg chose to work in the business of art, first as a recruiter, and for the last seven years, helping college students find internships and seniors find their first jobs.

Materio, Shanon

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Ms. Materio owns and operates one of the largest studios producing decorative and art glass in the United States.

Rhoads, Eric

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Eric Rhoads is an observer and connoisseur of the fine art and the artists his publication chronicles. He'll hold your attention as he discusses topics of relevance to your marketers as well as your art departments.

Hampson, Ferdinand

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:45:01 GMT

Mr. Hampson runs the Michigan & international wing of a nifty family art dealership that he founded in 1971.

Miner, Charlie

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Now 62, Charlie Miner has made his way to success as a working artist largely by his own efforts and some good breaks. However, the higher education available to him in 1970s California gave him an early boost, and even a brush with admissions gamesmanship.

Helander, Bruce

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:00:02 GMT

By 8 years of age in rural Kansas, Bruce Helander knew he wanted to be an artist. Severely dyslexic, (as are more than half of all male artists), his visual skills were acute. So at 18 he went off to art school in 1969 at Rhode Island School of Design.

Today's Campus Update. March 22, 2010

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Art Week begins March 22nd and continues all week. Read new articles and interviews on the topic every day. Inside this update: Recent Online Reader Favorites. Consumer marketeers you may want to know. A consumer survey with a difference. Student loans: Who? Where? Campus jobs: Who? Where?

Student Identity Verification

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

We think we know who enrolled in the course. Now who's taking the exam?

Get it together!

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Campus business officers have cut pretty much every expense they can. Now it’s time for colleges to get back to core mission, albeit in a new economic reality. Group purchasing and collaborations can solve budget woes. By Tom Robinson.

Quantifying the relationship with alumni pays dividends

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson

The alumni body is the richest resource many colleges have for fundraising, graduate students, legacies, mentors, faculty, employers, business partners, trustees, word-of-mouth boosters and voting advocates. A Brand Community Index developed at Oregon State helps development directors quantify the propensity to give with four relationships the institution has with its alumni. By Tom Robinson.

90 percent of parents choose their kids' colleges on the web

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

We reprise one of our most popular articles of 2009. It's even more topical today. Nearly all parents researching colleges and universities for their kids are turning to the web for information. And they have high expectations of a college's site.

Re-skilling: a timely community service opportunity

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Stony Brook University of New York and the work of Pat Malone, Director of Emerging Technologies, provide an excellent example of plumbing multiple education/work connections to serve adults.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Margaret Drugovich, President, Hartwick College

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Margaret Drugovich constructed a three-year track through a four-year school ahead of the curve. More than 20 percent of their applicants for fall 2010 are interested in it - an option that well-prepared students understand and value.

Deal with trouble using strategic thinking

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:45:00 GMT

In a bad economy, even those who duck-and-cover should engage in some strategic thinking. Part 2 of a two-part article by Elliott Masie.

Deal with trouble with the right tone

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:45:00 GMT

In a bad economy, the tone taken by campus executives in adversary situations matters to all those affected. Part one of a two-part article by Elliott Masie.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Sabrina Kay, Chairman and CEO, Fremont College

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:30:00 GMT

What can a highly educated entrepreneur accomplish in higher education in California today? Sabrina Kay will soon be able to write the book.

A Historically Black College is a terrible thing to waste

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:30:01 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson

Black History Month Special Report. Historically Black Colleges and Universities cost less, offer a culturally rich environment, enjoy bigger gains in academic attainment and graduate more African American students proportionately than predominantly white schools. Yet most HBCUs are struggling even more than their white counterparts. And black students are less likely to enroll in them than previously. Why?

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Clifford Adelman, Senior Associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:30:01 GMT

If higher education in the U.S. does not adopt some Bologna Process protocols to increase accountability, stand-out American measurer Clifford Adelman believes the Europeans may eat our higher education lunch.

What do "gappers" do in those gap years?

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:30:00 GMT

Gap year activities. How do students and colleges benefit from time off between high school and college?

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Michael Chaney, Chief Communications Officer, Ohio Board of Regents

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:30:00 GMT

The dozens of high schools in eight states preparing to allow 10th graders who pass a battery of tests to earn an early diploma and immediately enroll in community college can learn from ground broken by Ohio's 'Seniors to Sophomores.'

Uncle Sam the Lender

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:30:00 GMT

Updated February 18, 2010. Plain language interviews about SAFRA with informed people and without much political advocacy. The Student Aid Financial Responsibility Act is proposed legislation that will more firmly establish the federal government as the principal lender, regulator and collector in the student loan business.

Today's Campus Update February 18, 2010

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:45:00 GMT

February 18, 2010. Is Uncle Sam the Lender derailed on Capitol Hill? Retention Week reprise, if you missed it. Reader's favorite Q&As since August. Are next year's college applicants shopping from their pocketbooks? It's all about jobs. Student Loan Intelligence. Student Loan Buying Guide. More.

Duncan, Arne

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:00:00 GMT

SAFRA legislation passed in the House of Representatives is stalled in the U.S. Senate. The legislation would remove banks and private lenders from Stafford and PLUS loans and make Uncle Sam America's lender to college students. On Wednesday afternoon February 17th, ED Secretary Arne Duncan fielded questions from reporters by telephone. Here are excerpts.

A silver lining to the endowment crisis

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:45:00 GMT

New + Notable by Tom Robinson

The precipitous drop in endowment values got everyone's attention. Now investment committees made up of students, faculty, andministrators and employees are asking their campuses to redirect their investments with both fiscal and social responsibility in mind.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Claudio Sanchez, , National Public Radio

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Claudio Sanchez follows campus topics and broadcasts to a national audience. Jeff wendt spoke with him an hour after they both attended Secretary Duncan's February 17 press conference.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Emily Sawtell, Director, New Business Ventures, McGraw-Hill

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:45:00 GMT

An Australian by birth who commutes between New York and London, Ms. Sawtell is hard at work enhancing the college experience with a multi-dimensional social network application.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Mel Schiavelli, President, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:45:00 GMT

What's it like to be growing a fledgling school in a troubled economy? Mel Schiavelli is bringing his previous experience from University of Delaware and William & Mary to the task at hand in Harrisburg, PA.

Leadership Roundup

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:45:00 GMT

February 11, 2010. Management essentials for capable executives and supervisors. Ala Gretzky, Huddleston, McQuaig, Harvard Business Review, Brandau, Kouzes and Posner. Upcoming conferences. Quick links.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Philomena Mantella, Senior VP Enrollment Mgmt & Student Life, Northeastern University

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:15:00 GMT

When you receive 37,000 applications for 2,802 freshmen openings, you're doing something worthy of notice. Philly Mantella sheds some light on Northeastern's well-deserved success.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Kevin Moehn, Chief Executive Officer, Moehn and Associates, Inc.

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Some schools have chosen to act now to solve specific student loan problems despite the present financial market uncertainties. More than one campus has found that a problem/solution approach with a strong partner can can reap dividends even larger than expected. Kevin Moehn plays a key role in several partnerships.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Charles Polk, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mountain State University

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:46:00 GMT

Retention seems a simple concept. Even a noble endeavor. But have you considered what Charles Polk is thinking about?

Today's Campus Update-February 1, 2010

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Retention Week begins Feb. 1. Read new articles and interviews on the topic on this site every day. Inside this update: January reader favorites. Highlights of the next magazine. And more.

International students require special attention and services

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:45:00 GMT

As the student body becomes more diverse, so should the student services. By Stacie Nevadomski Berdan.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Michael Jortberg, Higher Education Industry Leader, Acxiom Corporation

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:20:00 GMT

A recently uncovered half-million dollar financial aid fraud at Rio Salado College involving as many as thirteen co-conspirators is getting headlines. Identity theft played a major role in the ongoing scam. Identity checking was lax at best. This recent interview with Michael Jortberg gets to the heart of the matter.

Pick one: Cybersecurity. Convenience.

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Securing campus networks and data is a battle fought with valor by campus IT staff and technology vendors. However, their adversary is no longer a geek cracking a firewall just for the fun of it. By Tom Robinson.

As higher education joins the consumer economy, plaintiffs abound

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Once upon a time, American higher education stood apart, perhaps even above, the American common law. No longer, writes Jim Castagnera.

Police Blotter

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Police Blotter

Published campus crime reports from around the U.S. Somewhat grim perhaps, but an essential read for risk managers, even marketers and public relations staff.

Today's Campus Update January 18, 2010

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:45:00 GMT

The most popular online articles with readers this month. A don't-miss online suggestion from our editors. Previews of our next magazine. And more.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Mitch Talenfeld, President, MDT Direct

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Mitch Talenfeld understands how college admissions prospecting and lead-gathering is done on the web. He'd like it to be more transparent.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Chuck Cascio, Vice President, Partnership Expansion, Educational Testing Service

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:45:00 GMT

It's certainly not your grandpa's test. Here's how Educational Testing Service and Certiport will be measuring and certifying critical thinking proficiency.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Quinn Sutton, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Certiport

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:46:00 GMT

Quinn Sutton says critical thinking is the topic of raging debate in the U.S. Is critical thinking a talent or a skill? Who needs it? How is it taught? How is it measured? What are ETS and Certiport doing about it?

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Ralph James, Executive Director, Executive Education, Harvard Business School

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

How is residential executive education faring in today's economy? Ralph James shares the recent experience of Harvard's offerings.

TC Update

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:46:00 GMT

January 5, 2010. Interesting reading from 2009. Readers' favorites and editors' suggestions. Campus Photos, Crime on Campus, and more.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: John Childers, President & CEO, Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:45:00 GMT

A most interesting consortium of schools. Each one a jewel with no need to be fitted into a necklace. An adroit consortium president discusses his members and his craft.

For-profit colleges have respect among Americans and deserve more

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:45:00 GMT

For-profit colleges, once scorned for exploiting their students, would like to emerge as heroes to underserved communities. According to Americans for Democratic Action, African Americans, Latinos and low-income whites—the alleged victims—are thankful for the opportunity these schools provide that other institutions don't.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Larry Pawola, Associate Dean, University of Illinois at Chicago

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Hundreds of thousands of medical providers--doctors' offices, clinics, hospitals - will be converting to digital medical records. That expectation is nourishing an academic discipline called health informatics. Larry Pawola shares his experience as the major provider of online learning currently in that field.

2009 Student Lending Conference

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:45:00 GMT

This year's attendees included a core group of resolute people representing organizations determined to remain in the student loan business no matter what. Along with them were some prospective new entrants; some lenders still on the sidelines, and a raft of servicers.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Alan Samuels, Chief Product Officer & EVP, People Capital

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:45:00 GMT

In most of today's loan comparison sites, borrowers can find lenders and loans. In the model Alan Samuels and his firm are launching, it will work both ways - with lenders able to find borrowers as well.

Executive Briefing

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:45:02 GMT

December 16, 2009. There is wide agreement that education needs to be “reformed” to meet the demands of a global economy. And there’s no shortage of advice for college administrators from those outside the academy. Here are some suggestions that may be gaining traction.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: John Mills, President, Paul Smith's College

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:45:00 GMT

How does a small private college attract 'achiever students' to a remote location in a down economy? John Mills has an interesting tale.

Skinny U

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:45:01 GMT

Six-Sigma, Baldrige and LEAN methods can cut some fat in campus operations.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: David Feldman, Professor of Economics, College of William & Mary

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:46:00 GMT

Joining the faculty of William & Mary as a tenured professor of international economics, David Feldman's first-day job responsibility was to accept a state-mandated pay cut. That got him interested in the economics of U.S. higher education. Not only does he understand the college cost spiral; he explains it in understandable terms.

Customer Relationship Management

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:45:00 GMT

The ability of sophisticated CRM to collect and use mounds of data is leapfrogging human managers' ability to manage it.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Damien Navarro, Managing Partner, Earthbound Media Group

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:59:00 GMT

Is becoming skilled at social network marketing on your to-do list? If so, find out all you can from Damien Navarro, a skilled practitioner.

Finance Roundup December 4, 2009

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:45:00 GMT

December 4, 2009. Sticker price mythology. A technological trifecta that sends college prices up. College exec's whopping performance pay. Fund-raising best practices. Investing in your reputation, too. Athletics losing money. And more.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Paul Lefrere, Partner, Strategic Initiatives, Inc.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:45:01 GMT

A former British Open University policy adviser and Microsoft ambassador, Paul Lefrere has the pulse of online learning. And he shares his view of the industry in a most articulate way.

Today's Campus Update, December 1, 2009

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Readers' recent top interview choices and perennial favorites. New features. What's a RoundUp? Campus photos. Conference notes.

Global times reward global study

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:45:00 GMT

The Utrecht University model gives students from the U.S. and other nations several good reasons to spend some time studying abroad.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Kimberly Cline, President, Mercy College

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Kimberly Cline has worked in so many responsible positions in higher education she could be president of five colleges. As a matter of fact, at Mercy College, she is. Even more to the point, she's an innovator with a unique approach to retention.

Today's Campus Update November 16, 2009

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Since August 1st we've welcomed 101,000 visitors who have viewed more than 330,000 pages on this site. Here are some choice morsels from recent online editions. Readers' choices. Editors' choices, Five of the most popular roundups. Conference notes. And please, if you have the time, take five seconds to answer a 1-question survey.

Overheard at AACRAO SEM

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:46:00 GMT

The 600 people who attended this conference and the sessions designed for them illustrate how difficult a job enrollment management is. It takes commitment and support from the campus executive suite. It takes hard work. And it takes talent. Listen in on what the talent heard and said in Dallas in November 2009.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Craig Carroll, CEO, Student Aid Services, Inc.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Craig Carroll left hometown Sydney with a bachelor's degree in economics in 1991. His first two businesses served higher education and have done well. Now he's working on the 'Cadillac of net-tuition-cost calculators.'

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Jim Etter, Founder, American Public University System

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What made an enlisted marine-turned-officer an education entrepreneur? And how does the school he founded manage to provide a college education to tens of thousands of students at no out-of-pocket cost to them? To Jim Etter, that's the magic of University 2.0.

The risky business of higher education

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:45:00 GMT

A shooter in the bell tower is certainly sensational. But your next campus emergency is more likely to be a computer crash in a flooded basement. Or perhaps one of a hundred other possibilities. This is Tom Robinson's insightful and popular feature article from the September Today's Campus magazine.

Today's Campus Update, November 4, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:45:00 GMT

November 4, 2009. Choice bits from recent online editions. Readers' choice articles. Editors' choice interviews. Four popular roundups. With a peek at the next magazine.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Felice Nudelman, Director of Education, New York Times

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Julie Selander, Senior Associate Director, U of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Julie Selander is wise in the ways of large-scale student services. Her career includes management positions throughout higher education, and she chairs the NACUBO Student Financial Services committee. We're catching her before she and her staff of 28 move to a brand-new custom-designed LEED-gold certified building.

Is 'getting through this' what we should be striving for?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:45:00 GMT

In June 2009, the U.S. Department of Education identified 114 private colleges that failed ED’s financial-responsibility test as fiscally fragile. Many of the named schools are small and obscure, but the list also includes Utica College in New York and Rosemont College in Pennsylvania. What's the best objective for those and others in a recession? Reprinted from the September issue of Today's Campus magazine.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Bill Flores, President, U of Houston, Downtown

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Interesting city. Interesting campus. Interesting academic offerings. Very interesting man.

Leadership Roundup

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:45:00 GMT

October 28, 2009. A quick but worthwhile read for leaders and the people who hire and groom them. Four ways to be a good boss in a bad economy. An interview with Marcus Buckingham. Briefly noted. Quick Links.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Kerri Moseley-Hobbs, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Sojourner-Douglass College

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:30:00 GMT

How is SAFRA affecting the operations of an urban college with 2,900 undergraduates, graduate and professional students?

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Terry Kell, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, U of Wisconsin, Madison

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:30:00 GMT

SAFRA legislation also affects Perkins loans, and that affects this large school in a large way.
Terry Kell explains those changes and their likely impact.

To LEED or not to LEED

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Even in the midst of a serious economic downturn, sustainability continues to be a hot topic. New construction is the darling. However, LEED certifications do not come cheap, and retrofitting older buildings is problematic. Is LEED worth it? Peter Bardaglio examines that very question.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Stuart Udell, President, Postsecondary Education, Princeton Review

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMT

On October 19th The Princeton Review announced its $170 million aquisition of Penn Foster, a school group with perhaps the world's largest enrollment. When we interviewed Stuart Udell last year it was obvious that pluck, smarts and business skills, along with good timing and happy education customers, would propel him and his company to real success.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Anthony Mangeri, Professor, American Public University System

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:01 GMT

Once you've done emergency planning and response—for years—how and to whom do you teach it? Anthony Mangeri shares his insight.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Peter Cohan, Adjunct lecturer & Executive-in-residence, Babson College

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT

On the Babson College faculty are 'Executives in Residence.' Peter Cohan discusses the benefits of cross-pollination between academics and business that a campus can achieve for its students.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Henry Bienen, President Emeritus, Northwestern University

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:44:01 GMT

After 14 years as president of Northwestern University, Dr. Bienen has retired. But retirement is an opportunity to free up time for a multitude of other endeavors, one of which is vice chairman of privately-held Rasmussen College and Deltak.edu.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Elena Lubimtsev, Senior Vice President Marketing, Edamerica

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:00:01 GMT

More on Uncle Sam the Lender. We caught Ms. Lubimtsev in Tennessee briefing her company's home office on the progress of SAFRA student loan legislation on Capitol Hill, where she's posted. Her clear explanations of a complex nationalization of the student loan industry are accompanied by a unique personal twist.

Today's Campus Update - October 15, 2009

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT

October 15, 2009. Editors' choice articles. Readers' choice interviews. What readers are saying. Risky Business. Upcoming conferences. Where Today's Campus staff will be attending.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Hamid Shirvani, Chancellor, North Dakota University System

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:00:01 GMT

Can a university president successfully take a humanist approach to cash flow shortages and severe budget cuts? This interesting interview may provide welcome understanding.

Headaches and goodwill

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:00:01 GMT

An opinion piece by Jeff Wendt. Research is an admirable undertaking on so many American campuses. It can and should be more effectively endearing the higher education industry to the citizenry.

Today's Campus Update - October 1, 2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:01 GMT

Top 10 Twice: Most popular September articles & most popular September interviews. Overheard at two recent conferences. Upcoming Events. And more.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Jane Shaw, President, Pope Center for Higher Education Policy

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:00:01 GMT

What makes Jane Shaw think public higher education needs improving? Hiring scandal? Influence peddling? Bubble?

Don't Be Afraid of Disciplining the Dead Wood on Your Faculty

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:01 GMT

Because tenure has taken on an aura of invincibility, too often we tolerate the "dead wood" on our faculties. Do we have to?

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Ted Long, President, Elizabethtown College

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:00:01 GMT

Ever heard of Elizabethtown College? Its 2,200 students are attracted to a school ranked among the top five in a category they care about. Ted Long is at the helm, balancing profit centers and loss centers while operating from four Pennsylvania locations.

9/15 Today's Campus Update

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:01 GMT

Most popular Today's Campus articles of the past two weeks. Previews of what you'll be seeing in the next two weeks. A sneak peek at the September issue of Today's Campus. Upcoming Events.

How a college can stand out in a crowded field

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:01 GMT

There are no better experts on colleges than the students who attend them. And the level of interest in consumer-driven college rankings has never been higher. An article by Princeton Review's Rob Franek.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Stephen B. Friedheim, Strategic Coach, Education Systems & Solutions, LLC

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:01 GMT

Is prosperity making career college management and ownership a bed of roses? Let's ask a management consultant with years of savvy in that sector of higher education.

Today's Campus Update

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:00:01 GMT

Most popular Today's Campus articles of the past two weeks. Previews of what you'll be seeing in the next two weeks. Events we'll be attending. And special news for advertisers.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Neal McCluskey, Associate Director, Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:00:01 GMT

The federalization of Stafford and PLUS loans is a Capitol Hill legislative undertaking now known as the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. A savvy Washington-watcher discusses its present condition.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Stephen Spinelli, President, Philadelphia University

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:00:01 GMT

Pick up the story of a college president's work just after he sold his co-founder's interest in Jiffy Lube and embarked to London with family in tow to earn his Ph.D.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: George Pry, President, Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:00:01 GMT

What's on your mind if you manage a campus with a local clientele, as well as a brand with 12,000 online students? George Pry shares his experience.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Emerson Wickwire, Financial Advisor, E.M. Wickwire Associates, LLC

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Non-profit financial reporting is remarkably free of requirements that are now taken for granted in Sarbanes-Oxley and 10K reporting. Improperly managed, this can be a two-edged sword. Emerson Wickwire discusses the topic.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Greg Ward, Certified Financial Planner, Financial Finesse

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What if telephone access to a HELP desk staffed by certified financial planners were an employee benefit? Fortune 500 companies are already there. What advice are their employees seeking? Decide for yourself if this affects your campus.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Paul Gentile, President/CEO, New Jersey Credit Union League

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Gentile and his league's hundreds of credit unions are ready to make affordable loans to America's students.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Brian Cox, EVP, Chief Business Development Officer, Cology, Inc.

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

While Congress works on re-making federal student loans, there are entrepreneurs re-making private student loans. Here's one.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Robert Mayes, President, Columbia Southern University

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One school acquires another. Why? How?

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Paul Gleason, Senior Vice President for Operations, Embanet

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Part 2. An online learning practitioner continues the discussion *learning technology, *social networking, and *business metrics.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Douglas Bennett, President, Earlham College

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A successful midwest college president discusses some of his school's and his industry's business practices.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Paul Gleason, Senior Vice President for Operations, Embanet

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Part 1. An online learning practitioner discusses *sorting and selecting clientele, *launching and managing the online offerings of upper-crust schools and overcoming the *awkwardness of learning.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Jacob Fraire, Asst Vice President, Educational Alliances, Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corp

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hispanics and Americans of color can be helped by higher education. How well are we doing? What should we know in order to do better?

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Brenda Dillon, Vice President of Product Development, KeyBank

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Among college shoppers are consumers whose home equity, liquid assets and appetite for long-term loans are curtailed. What does today's lender have to offer them?

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Milton Greenberg, Professor Emeritus, Government, American University

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A seasoned higher education participant discusses his industry's architecture, and other topics.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Jack Boyle, Vice President for Business Affairs and Finance, Cleveland State University

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jack Boyle Vice Pesident for Business Affairs & Finance Cleveland State University

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Tony Hollin, Chairman & CEO, Edfinancial Services

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tony Hollin oversees a student loan organization that serves colleges and universities of every shape and size. What's on his mind as Congress debates the future of his industry?

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Michael McFarlane, Senior Vice President, RBS Citizens Financial Group

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Michael McFarlane believes higher education and the American consumer will benefit more from student loan reform than from federal direct lending. He provides some details.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Michael McFarlane, Senior Vice President, RBS Citizens Financial Group

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Tony Hollin, Chairman & CEO, Edfinancial Services

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Gazette Minute Interview with Tony Hollin, chairman & CEO, Edamerica

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Stuart Rabinowitz, President, Hofstra University

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Gazette Minute Interview with Stuart Rabinowitz, president, Hofstra University

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Bob Gervasi, President, Quincy University

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Arthur Kirk, President, Saint Leo University

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

You cannot cower when you're moving ahead

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: David McFadden, Executive Vice President , Manchester College

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Gazette Minute Interview with Dave McFadden, executive vice president, Manchester College

Add affordable and effective social networking as a student retention tool

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Software vendors are making social networking for colleges an affordable retention tool.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Richard George, President & CEO, Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Taki Al-Musawi, President, Al-Mustansiriya University

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Gazette Minute Interview with Taki Al-Musawi, president of Al-Mustansiriya University in Baghdad, Iraq

Cheaper, faster – and better – international student recruiting

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CampusEAI Virtual Recruitment Services put 60 students from the University of Delhi face-to-face with current MBA students, alumni and faculty at the University of Akron’s School of Business

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: James Mullen, President, Allegheny College

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Tori Haring-Smith, President, Washington & Jefferson College

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:56:00 GMT

Today's Campus, Executive Briefing

That Best Most Imperfect Place

Getting Ready

Finding Students Where They Live

Building Your School's Domain Authority and Trust Through Local Link Building

Preventing Evil or Reacting to Evil at the Front Door?

I'm Qualified, But the Offer Hasn't Been Made

The Evolution of Faculty Governance

New Opportunities for Independent Higher Education in the American West

Applicant Tracking Systems

New Career New Graduate - New Opportunities

The Wallet Resume

Resume Vs. Bio-Sketch

And the Wait Begins

Internships - The Road from Free to Fee

Pre-Employment Assessments

Ready...Set...Graduate.

Job Search - Internet vs. Traditional Staffing Methods

Striking a Balance

Know The Competition

Be The Solution

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Larry Penley, President, Thunderbird School of Global Management

Opportunities In Adversity

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Accepting An Offer

Season's Greetings

Hired By Association

When is Disruptive Change Good for a College?

Ryan Busch, Publisher of Today's Campus Magazine, Interviews Steve Gunderson, President of APSCU

Staying Relevant

Office Holiday Party Tips

How to Recruit More Applicants at High School College Fairs

What is the Objective?

"Not Only...But Also" by Dr. Brian C. Mitchell

Taking Stock

Building a Senior Staff: The Burden of Support

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

The Need to Lead, by Dr. Brian C. Mitchell

Dashboard Metrics: Boards of Trustees Grapple with Assessment, by Brian C. Mitchell

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Jami Morshed, , Three Rivers Systems

Growing a College: Strategic Investment in the Great Recession, by Brian C. Mitchell, Ph.D.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Rob Rokoff, VP, Business Development, LeadiD

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Intentional Enrollment: Building a Class Strategically, by Brian C. Mitchell

Colleges as Good Neighbors: Why Towns Matter - by Brian C. Mitchell

How to Get More Students to Show Up for On-Campus Appointments: Strategies from College Admissions Consultant Larry Rondeau

Ryan Busch of Today's Campus Magazine Interviews Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University

What Our Master Planning Says About Us

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

The Strategic Plan as a Management Toolby Brian C. Mitchell

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: David LeFevre, Attorney, Dunn & Davison, LLC.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

How Governing Boards Operate: The Case to Restructure Decision Makingby Brian C. Mitchell

Collaborating on Tax Exemption

Non-Disruptive Innovation in Higher Ed - The Case of OESPs

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

The Digital Campus - Digital Screens at Lewis and Clark College

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Minding the Gap--Instructional Technology and Pedagogy

Freemium and Digital Higher Ed

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Content Strategy

Recorded Webinar Now Available - Sallie Mae Insurance Services - Tuition Insurance

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

Vendors, Ed Tech, and Higher Ed - Becoming Better Friends

Long Tail Article

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY STEM INITIATIVE MEETS WITH HUGE SUCCESS

Selling Ed Tech to Instructors

Ryan Busch Interviews Garland Williams, Vice President of the Military Division at University of Phoenix

Capella University and YouTube Team Up to Stream Keynote Speech Live

Ryan Busch Interviews Joshua Sine, Director of New Student Services and Programs, Dixie State College of Utah

Solving the Student Debt Problem

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Do Not Click, , Do Not Click

The Strategic Plan as a Management Tool
by Brian C. Mitchell

How Governing Boards Operate: The Case to Restructure Decision Making
by Brian C. Mitchell