Lessons from Disney for Higher Education: The Magic of Success
Much to many parents’ dismay (you can only hear “Let It Go” so many times while remaining sane), Disney’s meticulous and intentional approach ensures their relevance, generation after generation. So how can higher ed follow Disney’s lead?
Reevaluating College Rankings: Defining "Best" in Higher Education
Last week, US News & World Report published their much anticipated (and, of late, much questioned) 2022 Best College Rankings. The top colleges are the usual suspects, and at this point are so routinely chosen, I don’t need to list names… The problem of “best” is similar to that of “beauty”—its definition rests squarely in the eye of the beholder.
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.
Oh Schlitz! 3 Lessons on Cutting Corners
A reactionary decision today can have long-lasting and sometimes unintended consequences.