Curriculum Maps Explained (with examples)
Ever wonder what a pumpkin spice latte and a higher education curriculum map have in common? (It's the question everyone is asking.) Learn why a robust curriculum map, like a foolproof recipe, ensures graduates receive the education they're promised. You better believe we came prepared with examples.
4 Secrets to Maximizing the Impact of Your Mission Statement
A wise man once said, “If you try to go in every direction, you’ll end up nowhere.” That man was my neighbor Carl, and he was explaining that I was mowing my lawn like an moron, but his prudent words apply to missions and landscaping alike.
Profile of a Master Planner: Genghis Khan
What do Genghis Khan and Higher Ed have in common? More than you might think. Both rely (or should) heavily on effective, measurable planning, and the ability to leverage your strengths when resources are tight.
Higher Ed's Barrel of Opportunities: Lessons from Independent Stave
Quality improvement should not be a result of accreditation or regulatory requirements. It should be important to every institution for the very basic fact that we want to deliver quality programs that continue meeting the needs of students.
Broken Brackets
“If you focus on the results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results.” ~ Jack Dixon
A Failure on Metrics
When we only look to numbers to define value, we miss how success should truly be measured. Higher education has a unique opportunity. It takes only one institution to understand that students are people. People who need support, encouragement, and just one chance to enter an educational institution without the fear of failure or crushing debt.