A Love That Does Not Alter
This Mother’s Day let us take the time to reflect on the strong women in our lives who sacrificed so we could achieve our dreams and know our worth. To all the moms out there, but especially to mine, thank you for showing us a love that does not alter.
No Easy Button
Student success should be the result of individual ability to learn, which can only happen if they know how to navigate the complexity of college admissions and make it to the classroom. It is not a level playing field if not everyone can get there.
A Few Good Leaders
Recently, in the news, several higher education institutions have come under scrutiny accused of fraudulent marketing and business practices; however, the real issue is neither of those, it is a lack of authenticity. There is a reality, risk, and reward to being authentic.
For the Student in All of Us
Some have argued that the future of higher education involves the phasing out of current methodologies, but that is not entirely true. The future of higher education is the ability to provide more educational options while delivering the same level of value we have come to expect from the U.S. higher education system.
The Constructive Part of Criticism
The difficulty in receiving constructive criticism is the tug-of-war between the mental benefit and the emotional reaction. Mentally, we all know that constructive criticism helps us grow as individuals as we pursue our professional and personal passions. Emotionally, we get defensive. While we can’t shut down our emotional response, we can limit its affect.
The Fault In Our Expectations
The funny thing about expectations is that they are not just arbitrarily imposed. Sure, they may be set higher than they should be, but the foundation for expectations always begins with a description of what one institution, organization, or even a restaurant says sets them apart.