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.
Humanizing Academic Advising: The Ted Lasso Effect
Let’s be honest: academic advising can sometimes feel more like a rushed transaction than a meaningful conversation. Advisors are juggling impossibly high student-to-advisor ratios, training is all over the place, and too often, compliance takes precedence over actual student development. What should be a formative and inspiring experience for students sometimes ends up as nothing more than a logistical checkpoint.
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.
Beyond the Emerald City: Essential Skills and General Education Matter in Higher Education
Today's students might not need to fly on a broomstick or lead an army of flying monkeys, but they do need to navigate complex work environments, solve unpredictable challenges, and collaborate with people from all walks of life. A well-rounded education doesn’t just prepare students for a single job; it equips them with the broader skills they’ll need to apply their expertise in meaningful ways.
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.