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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...

Join us on March 7, 2012 for a Live Webinar about "New Student Benefits, Greater protection for your school, students and families"

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:15:00 GMT

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Join us on March 21, 2012 for a Live Webinar about "Helping to Protect the Investment in Education with Renters Insurance"

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Nearly 4 million students live independently on campus and have inconsistent personal property and liability protection. Learn how colleges are offering College Renters Insurance...

8 Questions

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

During the last 18 months or so we've seen a remarkable increase in the amount of attention paid to higher education. There's no longer a shortage of interesting commentary. I'm very grateful for this. But sometimes I feel I need to stop and (re)define my questions. This helps my research and it helps me get to the heart of the issues for my clients more quickly. These are some of the questions floating around in my head this week. What are yours?

Publishing Your Institution's Educational Content - Possible Implications

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Value is shaped by context. We attribute value and meaning to people, objects and other things on the basis of the circumstances in which we experience them.

Credentials, Good Will Hunting & MITx

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:30:00 GMT

It is no secret that the authority to bestow credentials is a core source of value for higher education institutions. It is also a key means by which the institution protects itself from unwanted competition from non-sanctioned education providers.

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.

Learning To Share

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT

A panel discussion entitled “What Nonprofits and For-Profits Can Learn from Each Other About Teaching and Learning” was held at the most recent Educause conference. The panelists were from proprietary schools, a non-profit university, Inside Higher Ed, and a think-tank. It was at this talk that an audience member repeated the claim that proprietary colleges, unlike non-profit colleges, are unwilling to “share”.

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.

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

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT

EnabledWare is partnered with NEC to deliver this interesting technology to higher education client. NEC's Sydney Burton and John Wise were kind enough to introduce me to Marty at the NEC booth at EDUCAUSE 2011 in Philadelphia.

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

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Phil Ice is the Vice President of Research and Development for American Public University System. We spoke for a few minutes about the Gates Foundation grant on predictive analytics for which he is the lead investigator

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.

How Higher Ed “Loss Leaders” Influence Online Advertising (From HIGHER ED LIVE)

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:45:00 GMT

How Higher Ed “Loss Leaders” Influence Online Advertising (From HIGHER ED LIVE)

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.

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.

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.

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.

No Matter the Crisis, a Communications Plan Is Critical

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Recent news reports from a pair of campuses amplify the need for a plan. At the University of Virginia, a male lacrosse player with an apparent history of violence allegedly beat to death his former girlfriend, a member of the woman's lacrosse team. At the University of Alabama-Huntsville, a female professor who just had been denied tenure shot and killed three colleagues and wounded three others. By Anne Sceia Klein

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

The Change Engineers

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Our University is wrapping up a strategic plan, a year in the making. The exercise has been a valuable one for several reasons. It's motivational. It establishes new direction and goals while assessing previous goals. And more ... By Paul Bylaska and Ryan Theroux.

The Change Exploiters Part 2

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:45:00 GMT

With change comes opportunity. Here are two disparate groups of people who have seized the day. Some erudite educators who feel the system is broken are trying to reshape how to teach. And for-profit education companies are bringing down cost. Part 2. By Tom Robinson.

The Change Exploiters

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:45:00 GMT

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.

Re-skill your staff for essential high-value work

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Is your college intent on equipping students with the skills needed for a new economy? Do you want to make them ready to embark on a successful career path in a highly competitive environment? Shouldn’t those same intentions apply to your staff as well?

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.

Collaboration = Education

Mon, 03 May 2010 07:45:00 GMT

What do a four-year university and a 54-hour entrepreneurs' Startup Weekend have in common? Just about everything. By Jamie Young and Tom Robinson.

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.

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.

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?

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Deirdre Whitman, Vice President, Enrollment Management, Mercy College

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

This very talented lady followed another very talented lady to her present job - for the third time. Together Deirdre Whitman, Kimberly Cline and effective customer service are making Mercy College higher education's growth story in metropolitan New York.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Q&A with Jeff Wendt: Belinda Keiser, Vice Chancellor, Keiser University

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:46:00 GMT

The name of this dynamic lady is on the university she works in each day. And she loves her job!

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.

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.

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: 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: 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.

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.

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: Steve Cooper, Founder, Tech University of America

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:00:01 GMT

Steve Cooper visualizes online learning 2.0 which he sees on the near horizon.

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.

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.

Leadership Roundup August 23, 2009

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:00:01 GMT

August 23, 2009. Some notable movers and shakers assuming new positions of leadership on campus, in government and at firms who do business on campus.

Student Opportunities: Research and Development for Sustainability

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Student activist Carlos Rymer says sustainability offers opportunities for students to participate in meaningful R & D on campus. That's good for students and good for their colleges.

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: Fernando Padro, Interim Director, Education Leadership, Cambridge College

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Padro is Chair of the Higher Education Advisory Committee for the American Society of Quality, which makes him a Baldrige award proponent. And from 1989 to 1992 he worked in the bailout of the savings & loan industry.