State Licensure for Higher Education – What Does My School Need to Do?
For many just starting out in higher education (and, honestly, for many who have been here for a while), navigating the intricate web of state licensure can feel difficult. It can be kind of like doing a jigsaw puzzle with a toddler, some pieces seem to “hide from you” just when you need them most. But don't worry – our state licensure expert, Andy, knows where the pieces are hidden. Below, he has answered some of the most common questions we get about higher education state licensure.
From Appetizers to Accreditors: Serving Up Quality
Higher education institutions that see accreditation as an obstacle to innovation or as a necessary means to an end tend to experience more (and, often, avoidable) challenges. Conversely, institutions that embrace the accreditation process as a chance to better serve their students tend to thrive.
How to Conduct a Great SWOT Analysis
Attempting to create a strategic plan without conducting a SWOT analysis is kind of like planning a trip without knowing what kind of vehicle you’re in—you might still be able to draw a great road map, but it won’t help much if it turns out you’re actually driving a boat.
What’s With the Llamas? Celebrating 10 Years
In the world of higher ed mascots, fierce, predatory animals are the norm. From pouncing lions to striking serpents, these powerful creatures have long symbolized strength and ambition; but here’s the thing: smart, hardworking, strategic-thinking animals don’t have to fight. While the other animals are brawling at the bottom of a pit, the llamas are judiciously navigating their way out.
Books Everyone Should Read (According to the EduCred Services Team)
When we were students, it was our duty to read. But now, as proper adults, quiet time is harder to come by and our attention is rarely undivided. This makes choosing a book very difficult. Luckily, I work with two incredibly intelligent people who also happen to be pretty cool. I asked them to share some of their must-reads. If you’re like me and love to read but struggle to find the most literary bang for your time buck, give this list a shot.
What Is Accreditation? Why Do We Keep Hearing About It?
If you’re not an accreditation insider (don’t feel bad, it’s a small, nerdy club), you might not make it much further than the headlines, but, in this blog, we’ve broken the history and current climate of accreditation down for you.