Aarti Dhupelia

Online and hybrid learning in higher ed has become increasingly prevalent, but how do faculty and campus leaders measure the ROI of investing in these new modalities? What is your cost per opportunity? This article sheds light on benefits and best practices. Worthy of a five minute read!

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Academic partnerships are the bridges that connect knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, enabling institutions to transform challenges into opportunities and foster a culture of collective growth and discovery. Higher education leaders must listen and engage those industries leaning on us for their workforce needs!

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How far into the future does your institution plan? There is general consensus that these days, a strategic plan, whether developed for an institution of higher education or another organization, should cover 3-5 years. Following the volatility and uncertainty of recent COVID years, some institutions began leaning towards a 3-year plan, thinking it provided an opportunity to pivot if circumstances unexpectedly changed. Other institutions have stayed the course with planning for the next 5 years. What do you see as the pros and cons of a shorter versus a longer plan?

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Fostering democracy? Not exactly the mission I had in mind getting into higher ed tech. But when I joined The Chronicle of Higher Education's webinar on First-Year Student Success last week, I was amazed to see so many attendees asking about strategies for getting out the vote this fall with first-year students. Since November is less than 5 months away, here are 5 ideas that anyone can use to get out the vote with Mongoose's Cadence (or whichever messaging tool you have): 1. 🎂 DOB < 11/6/06 (Now) - Remind them they can vote this year with a link to details, whether or not they're enrolled with you yet! 2. Absentee Info Poll❓(Sep) - Find students to follow up with information on requesting absentee ballots from home with a quick "Yes/No" Smart Message 3. ^Send the Nos an ⚡️auto-reply with more details on getting registered to vote/voting locally! 4. 🏅Challenge Stats (Nov) - Send out a blast text the morning of Election Day to let everyone where to go to get their "I voted" pin to help set a new campus record. 5. It's Not Too Late! (Nov) - ⏰ Schedule a text to go out on election day in the late afternoon reminding them that polls are still open! 6. BONUS - Stuck on the message? 🪄Ask your AI Assistant to add some ✨ splash to make it stick out to your students. Let’s help our first-year (and all-year) students make their voices heard, and participate in this Great American Experiment! 👇Add your ideas in the comments below!!👇 #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #VoterRegistration #FirstYearExperience #EdTech #MongooseCadence #MakeEveryMessageCount

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A very helpful strategy framework for higher education that moves away from static and broad strategic plans and offers priorities that can be used to guide decisions and reallocate resources. Traditional strategic planning often takes too much time and ends up producing strategic plans that are similar to other colleges and universities. This approach will allow colleges and universities to focus on what makes them unique and who they serve. #strategy #strategicplanning #highereducation #futureready https://lnkd.in/e8-guwqE

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Tomorrow 6/20/24 YBMGI will continue (from our May 10th summit) the crucial conversation around the future & trajectory of Young Black boys. This Collective Impact Roundtable will gather educators, CBOs, faith-based & community leaders, parents, advocates and young men themselves - all dedicated to leveling and leveraging the ecosystem for Black boys. What to Expect: Insightful Discussions: Learn from experts, researchers and thought leaders on the unique opportunities facing Black boys today. Collaborative Solutions: Engage in discussions to develop actionable strategies for fostering positive outcomes. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations committed to making a difference. Shared Data Metrics: Designing systems for visible community expectations and accountability. Collaborative Messaging: Developing language that reimagines success and redefines the collective narrative. Who Should Attend: Educators and school administrators Community and youth leaders Parents and guardians Policy makers and advocates Faith-based Stakeholders Anyone passionate about supporting the future of Black boys Join us tomorrow 6/20/24, 10:00 - 2:00 PM, at the Chinese American Planning Council, 45 Suffolk Street, NYC. (accessible via the F,M, and J train to Delancey- Essex Street Station)

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How do you find clarity of purpose when, as a leader, you feel a little bit overwhelmed with the crazy news cycle and the pace of leadership and management challenges? Whiteboard your work! I am taking my own advice this week, white-boarding my work to regain clarity and focus. Give it a read! #leadership #values #findingpurpose #management #whiteboard

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Higher education leaders face unprecedented challenges to the operations and future of their institutions. Explore the infographic to unlock a dynamic strategy framework that allows leaders to quickly revise priorities and reallocate resources. #HigherEd #HigherEdLeaders #Infographic

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Strategic Frameworks > Overspending on external consultants Most higher ed leaders are struggling to differentiate their institutions. And the struggle + slow pacing are impacting the overall budget. That's why we created the Differentiation Toolkit. In just eight weeks, not 12-18 months, you can: → Pin down what truly makes your school unique with Brand Anthropology. → Focus your efforts with a targeted Competitor Analysis. → Align your offerings with real Labor Market Demands. Watch the video below to see how to save time and money while getting ahead.

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Retaining K-12 #teachers is essential strategy for a robust public education ecosystem. Competitive pay so that teachers can afford to live in the district where they work is ONE piece of righting the ship. Upbeat (Education) looks holistically at teacher and administrator needs (and why educators are leaving) with the goal of improving employee experience. Join the webinar to learn more.

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6 days, 2 conferences, 1 amazing week full of learning and connections! Thank you to all the friends and partners (new and old) who took the time to chat we me and my Huron colleagues, share your challenges, and hopes for the future of higher ed. While I will continue to reflect on my week on my flight home this afternoon, in the spirit of #fridaythoughts, here are a couple of my key take-aways: First-up, #NASFAA2024 - - FAFSA simplification was way more brutal than I ever imagined (and I was already pretty deep in the conversation when I went to #NASFAA2024) - the financial aid leaders in our campus communities are truly "unsung heroes" and the work isn't over yet. Take the time to check-in on your FA colleagues and see how the whole campus community can come together to support them and the students most deeply impacted. - It will be even more critical in the future to align people, process, policy and tech. Have a plan and don't fall into the "way we've always done it here" trap. - Having been adjacent to the "gainful employment" regulations for quite some time, it was helpful to hear directly from the DOE on the topic. While I still think debt/earnings and employment premium calculations are too one-dimensional to measure a very nuanced equation that should balance career purpose and payoff (hmmm...Kaitlin Dumont, didn't you write an article on this for Education Technology Insights? Yes, yes I did - link in comments 😁), as flawed as it is, I believe the spirit is at least a step in the right direction towards measuring the value of a learning experience based on outcomes. Then the #SlateSummit...as my first Slate Summit, all I can say you guys is, "woah"! - When you take a customer-centric approach and iterate your tech product in community, you develop voraciously loyal clients - this is turn leads to updates that both use AI in a way that makes sense to solve problems (seriously, the Slate AI dashboards are next-level), as well as smaller improvements like the ability to copy/paste sub-queries (I think the guy behind me may have actually been crying tears of joy when that was announced). - Regardless of platform, all institutions could benefit from outside perspective and expertise when implementing tech solutions. Especially as staffing models in higher ed will see increased challenges in the future. - Sugar Ray is truly the greatest band of the '90s (#iykyk) Were you there? What were your highlights? Missed it? Do any of these topics resonate with you? I'd love to continue these reflections in community, let me know if you want to chat! #highered #future #innovation #strategy

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Join me this week to learn more about multi- campus systems and the concept of systemness. We’ll also throw in some info about The National Association of Higher Education Systems as well. Hope to see you there! #highered #systemness #systemsthinking #highereducationleadership

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Pre-order “Strengthening Campus Communities Through the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Framework” today and find a compilation of practical strategies for driving transformational change within higher education. https://ow.ly/hQao50Sb7Rq Co-published with Routledge Education.

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🔍 Higher Ed Leaders: Are You Ready to Tackle Legacy Challenges? No matter your journey, as a leader in higher ed, you're likely inheriting complex issues within your College or Department. To leave a legacy of positive impact, you must navigate through these common obstacles: 🚧 Negative Culture or Power Dynamics 🔄 Hyper Siloization & Lack of Collaboration ⚖️ Resistance to Change Join our upcoming webinar to gain insights and strategies to overcome these challenges and drive meaningful change. Let's turn these obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation! 🌟 #HigherEd #Leadership #Innovation #Equity #Collaboration LEARN MORE OR SAVE YOUR SEAT HERE: https://lnkd.in/gm9QbPnH

I wrote this blog to discuss a major issue with K12 accountability systems. Every district I've ever worked with or worked in, says they want students to graduate with durable skills (critical thinking, collaboration, or communication, etc.). We boldy include them in our Portraits of a Graduate or strategic plans but then fail to follow up in our Accountability systems. There is major disconnect between accountability systems and the inclusion of measuring the skills that matter for the future. There's been legitimate reasons why this has been the case in the past, but with AI we now have the technological capacity to change the status quo. Check out my blog to read more!!

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Help us understand how children around the globe use and display executive functions by responding to this 30-minute survey about children’s experiences and behaviors in a community/culture you know well. Results from this study will help the Global Executive Function Initiative’s [https://gefi.stanford.edu/] effort to develop freely available questionnaires that can be used globally by adults to assess executive function behaviors. Please take the survey at: bit.ly/GlobalEF

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Check out this insightful article discussing the new mandate for colleges and universities to rebuild public trust. As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of higher education, this article provides valuable insights and perspectives on how we can effectively regain the trust of our communities. #highereducation #publictrust #collegesanduniversities https://lnkd.in/gt5v8uds

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