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Why did Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education choose Ellucian #BannerSIS? CIO Rosa Lara says it is because of its commitment to people, culture of continuous improvement, and technology that evolves with the future. Watch the full video now! #HigherEdTech #SIS #BannerSIS

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Check out our Summer Strategy highlight and reach out for a student success strategy conversation today!

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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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To complement a push for free devices for students, @MortonCollege faculty have learned to use and adopt @creativecommons licensed open educational resources. Now, 80+ sections use #OER, boosting equity and access: https://bit.ly/4aWjVYU #HigherEd #EdEquity

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Higher education is experiencing significant change. Are we ready for it? Technological innovation will help us keep up with rapid advancements. How are universities and colleges adjusting to this? Recent research indicates that there are modernization efforts in software, particularly in ERP and SIS, rather than solely focusing on enrollment services.

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This is something we're seeing more of - pairing durable skills education with the role-specific hard skills that students need for the jobs they are preparing for #skills #durableskills #microcredentials

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I have a new working paper out on the prevalence and implications of heightened cash monitoring policies in higher education. Feedback encouraged on this draft!

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A number of new/amended federal regulations are to be implemented by colleges and universities the before August 1st. Review the list compiled by the American Council on Education linked here. https://lnkd.in/esMk6g4c #titleix #gainfulemployment #overtimerule #netneutrality

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Meet Chapter Author LaShonda L. Kennedy at Menlo College!!   In LaShonda’s chapter, she shares her accreditation expertise in Career Services as an Integral Component to Institutional Success. This chapter delves into the role of career services in promoting student success and institutional outcomes, offering insights on how to create effective career services programs that meet the needs of diverse student populations, align with industry trends and workforce demands, and contribute to overall institutional success. Learn more -- coming summer 2024.    About the book: In today's fast-paced and ever-changing higher education landscape, institutions face increasing demands for excellence, innovation, and improved outcomes. Accreditation is a widely recognized benchmark that institutions strive to achieve, but its potential benefits are often not fully realized. The Power of Strategic Accreditation: Driving Institutional Impact aims to bridge this gap by providing educational leaders with a comprehensive resource on strategically leveraging accreditation as a catalyst for institutional improvement and success.   Stay tuned for more updates about this book by following or connecting. #highereducationleadership #highered #accreditation #Powerofstrategicaccreditation

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Did you know that in 2020, 20% of Science and Engineering doctoral degrees went to graduates with some community college experience? Or that 80% of community college students want to earn a baccalaureate degree but only 16% actually do, within 6 years (according to the CCRC)? What would our nation's STEM workforce look like if the transfer process was more seamless? On May 20th, come join the National Academies on Science, Engineering and Medicine Roundtable on Systemic Change in Undergraduate STEM Education as we discuss the barriers and opportunities facing STEM Undergraduate students. https://lnkd.in/ghKbzmWc

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Questions for Featured Academic Innovation Gigs The questions you need to answer to promote your amazing job opportunity at the intersection of learning, technology and organizational change. https://lnkd.in/e_QpE5fq Q1: What is the university [organization] mandate behind this role? How does it help align with and advance the university’s strategic priorities? Q2: Where does the role sit within the university [organization] structure? How will the person in this role engage with other units and leaders across campus [the organization]? Q3: What would success look like in one year? Three years? Beyond? Q4: What kinds of future roles would someone who took this position be prepared for? Kemi Jona Adam Nemeroff

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Attending today's Virginia Regional Accreditation Symposium webinar: "Discussion and Analysis of Recent Department of Ed Rules Impacting Higher Education": https://lnkd.in/ewx4SUbB #HigherEd #Accreditation #EducationPolicy #EducationalRegulation #BorrowerDefense #GainfulEmployment #HigherEducation

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Have you checked out our podcast? Listen in to the Partnerships for Progress Podcast: Fueling Innovation in Higher Education as we feature discussions with industry and academic leaders to highlight how collaboration and partnerships can help institutions innovate and thrive, amidst the rapid changes disrupting higher education. https://wi.st/3xK1xnC

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Stop by for some tips and ideas for using Generative AI in your classrooms.

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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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