Is Your Digital Footprint Telling the Right Story?
Is your digital footprint actually aligned with who you are, who you serve, and the work you’re doing? Before a prospective student ever sets foot on campus (or logs into your LMS), they’ve already formed an opinion about your institution, and they did it online. If you’re not intentionally contributing to that narrative, it’s being assembled for you—and not always in ways you’d want.
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.
Broken Brackets: Lessons for Higher Education Leaders
As silly as it may sound, March Madness teaches a valuable lesson. You can rely on statistics, but if they are analyzed without looking at the whole picture, there is a risk of missing and planning for anomalies. Higher education operates with a mindset that postsecondary goals and achievements are primarily for students who can afford it.
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.
Higher Ed in 2025: Thriving Through Strategic Adaptation
The future may be uncertain, but that doesn’t mean your institution has to face it unprepared. By focusing on foundational priorities—accreditation, state licensure, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness—you’ll be positioned to tackle whatever challenges come your way.