Opinion: Page 7
The latest opinion pieces by industry thought leaders
If you are interested in having your voice heard on Higher Ed Dive's Opinion page, please read our editorial guidelines and fill out the submission form here.
-
Courtesy of UVU Marketing
President Speaks: Dual-mission colleges a solution to higher ed's selectivity problem
The president of Utah's largest public university points to an emerging model that brings a wide range of credentials under one roof and adds flexibility.
Astrid Tuminez • Nov. 21, 2019 -
Marlayna Demond for UMBC
President Speaks: Shared governance key to becoming an 'empowered university'
The president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County shares how his institution works to include staff, faculty and students in decision-making.
Freeman Hrabowski III • Nov. 8, 2019 -
How can using open source frameworks hook students in STEM?
A pair of Murray State University lecturers detail how approaching tech and overall thinking from an open source perspective can attract students to hot career fields like cybersecurity.
Dr. Randall Joyce & Brandon Dixon • Nov. 8, 2019 -
President Speaks: Mental health should be among colleges' 'most urgent priorities'
Investing more in addressing students' well-being will have an impact beyond campus, writes Ithaca College President Shirley Collado.
Shirley Collado • Oct. 25, 2019 -
Pace University
3 ways one campus is reaching underrepresented students
"We are meeting students as they are and where they are and taking them to where they want to be," writes Pace University President Marvin Krislov.
Marvin Krislov • Oct. 15, 2019 -
Why thinking like a marketer can help recruit top hires
A strong brand and consistent hiring processes can help institutions draw key academic talent, write two University of Texas at Austin administrators.
Henry Tijerina III and Joey Williams • Oct. 7, 2019 -
President Speaks: How colleges can improve students' social mobility
Old Dominion University's president shares tactics to bridge equity gaps, including offering students personalized guidance and emergency grants.
John R. Broderick • Sept. 27, 2019 -
We all have a lot to learn from nontraditional learners
Higher education is "tethered to a pop-culture archetype" that doesn't reflect today's students, writes Marie Cini, president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.
Marie Cini • Sept. 23, 2019 -
University of Dayton
President Speaks: How to ease transfers between two- and four-year colleges
U of Dayton's president discusses the private university's partnership with a local community college to help transfer students fit in and manage costs.
Eric Spina • Aug. 29, 2019 -
5 ways to protect your institution’s academic integrity
Reviewing admissions and enrollment processes, particularly for special admits, can help avoid a crisis, writes one risk-management expert.
Ashley Deihr • Aug. 26, 2019 -
Cleary University
President Speaks: How can small, lesser-known colleges stay relevant?
Partnering with local companies to expand access to higher ed and support the workforce can help, writes the president of Michigan's Cleary University.
Jayson Boyers • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Shalina Chatlani
Accreditor accountability changes 'could be undone in a heartbeat'
NACIQI's student rep says the accreditation advisory committee took critical steps in the last six years that are at risk of being reversed by new policies.
Simon Boehme • July 30, 2019 -
Maryville University
President Speaks: Universities should be ‘agile facilitators’ of knowledge
Maryville University President Mark Lombardi explains his institution's approach to implementing technology-based, personalized education.
Mark Lombardi • May 23, 2019 -
Courtesy of USC
5 common hang-ups in higher ed public-private partnerships
Relationships with corporations to deliver services or assets require strong leadership and a clear plan to overcome a "fundamental cultural mismatch."
Chad Hardaway • May 15, 2019 -
Harvey Mudd College
The critical role of deans in student affairs
Understanding students' lives is not easy but is key to an energized campus, writes Jon Jacobsen, former dean of students at Harvey Mudd College.
Jon Jacobsen • April 25, 2019 -
President Speaks: Colleges must prioritize foreign languages
Indiana University's president urges institutions to expand their language offerings and enhance education in global awareness.
Michael A. McRobbie • April 8, 2019 -
University of California, Merced
President Speaks: Boosting social mobility requires supporting students 'on all sides'
The University of California, Merced, the system's newest campus, has gained attention for its success rates for low-income and first-generation students.
Dorothy Leland • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Getty Images
To make law school truly accessible, bring it online
University of Dayton School of Law Dean Andy Strauss explains how hybrid online legal programs can expand access to the field.
Andy Strauss • Jan. 29, 2019 -
UCANR.edu
President Speaks: Creating leadership pathways for women in higher ed
Carolyn Stefanco, president of The College of Saint Rose, in New York, shares how faculty and administrators helped her chart her own career in education.
Carolyn Stefanco • Jan. 8, 2019 -
CUNY
President Speaks: It's time to rethink remedial education
Failed remediation programs are partly to blame for the country's soaring student debt burden and low graduation rates, two CUNY officials write.
William Thompson Jr. and Vita Rabinowitz • Nov. 30, 2018 -
Touro College
President Speaks: Let’s stop talking about ‘non-traditional students’
There is a new normal for college students and higher education needs to adapt to serve them, writes Touro College President Dr. Alan Kadish.
Alan Kadish • Nov. 19, 2018 -
David Goncharuk
Student Voice launches online community to connect young activists
In recognition of International Students' Day, Director of Strategy Megan Simmons explains why educators should encourage students to join.
Megan Simmons • Nov. 16, 2018 -
New Jersey City University
President Speaks: Why one urban university is expanding through a P3
New Jersey City University President Sue Henderson explains why her college chose the public-private partnership model for its $400 million "academic village" currently under construction.
Sue Henderson • Nov. 6, 2018 -
Ohio University
President Speaks: Helping students believe college is 'worth the investment'
Ohio University's president discusses overcoming assumptions about the value of higher education and showing students it can be a "life-altering experience."
M. Duane Nellis • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Rollins College
President Speaks: The role of higher education in a ‘post-truth’ era
"We have often substituted the teaching of intellectual skills and critical thinking for teaching with any confidence what is the case in the world," writes Grant Cornwell, president of Rollins College.
Grant Cornwell • Oct. 8, 2018
Previous
