State Licensure: When Red Tape Makes a Safety Net
We’ve yet to meet an institution that finds state licensure regulations thrilling. But it exists for a reason—and in the wake of shifting federal policies, growing student mobility, and expanding distance education, understanding (and respecting) state licensure has never been more important.
Women’s History Month: The Unsung Heroines of Higher Education
But history has shown that when women enter spaces they were once excluded from, they change them for the better. So, during Women’s History Month (and every month, honestly), let’s not just remember these unsung heroines—let’s continue their fight.
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.
Nightmare Scenarios in Higher Education: Our Team’s Guide to Avoiding & Repairing Institutional Terrors
From PR disasters and curriculum catastrophes to compliance blunders and operational meltdowns, higher ed can be downright terrifying. To help you survive these ghastly scenarios and make it to the final credits alive, each member of our team has picked their own higher ed nightmare—along with tips on how to turn these terrifying moments into triumphs!
Behind the Buzz: What Higher Ed Can Learn from Smart Marketing
Learn how higher education institutions can apply successful marketing strategies from great campaigns in other industries by finding their niche, doing the research, and delivering on promises to attract and retain students.
Accreditation: Higher Education’s Michelin Star
You might not readily jump to this comparison, but a restaurant deciding to pursue a Michelin Star is, in many ways, similar to an institution deciding to pursue accreditation. Both are voluntary yet rigorous processes that organizations can undergo to set themselves apart. Neither process is about a single moment of brilliance; instead, they both require a comprehensive, ongoing commitment to quality and improvement. In both cases, the entire team—from chefs to educators, from service staff to administrators—must work cohesively to meet and exceed the high standards set forth by their industry and their evaluators.