My Unexpected Love Affair with State Licensure and Certification
In healthcare and education, licensure isn’t just a piece of paper—it’s the bridge between education and professional practice. Whether it’s nursing, counseling, teaching, or physical therapy, professionals can’t just waltz out of a degree program and into a job without proving they meet state-specific standards.
The Art of Higher Education Compliance: Cultivating Buy-In
Whether you’re working on higher education accreditation, a new telecom software, or a popstar’s memoir; empathy, communication, and clarity are critical to getting your team’s support. It still may not be easy, but it’s absolutely worth the work. Because getting your team to support your compliance efforts not only allows you to achieve your goal, it creates a culture of openness, continuous improvement, and collective success.
State Licensure for Higher Education – What Does My School Need to Do?
For many just starting out in higher education (and, honestly, for many who have been here for a while), navigating the intricate web of state licensure can feel difficult. It can be kind of like doing a jigsaw puzzle with a toddler, some pieces seem to “hide from you” just when you need them most. But don't worry – our state licensure expert, Andy, knows where the pieces are hidden. Below, he has answered some of the most common questions we get about higher education state licensure.
Do You Need a Higher Education Accreditation Consultant?
Navigating the intricacies of higher education accreditation can be a daunting task. Institutions must submit evidence of compliance with rigorous standards and processes to ensure they meet the criteria set by accrediting organizations. This blog will help you assess whether your institution could benefit from hiring a consultant and provide essential tips for choosing the right one to meet your needs.
How (not) to make Strategic Plan: Jurassic Park Style
In their recent presentation, “Jurassic Strategy: What Not to Do When Choosing Goals, KPIs, and Benchmarks,” Susan and Emily used the fictional story of Jurassic Park to explore how choosing poor strategic goals, KPIs, and benchmarks can make an institution ineffective (or fill it with escaped, blood-thirsty, prehistoric reptiles, as the case may be.)