Has the demise of colleges been greatly exaggerated?
In the midst of strong predictions about looming college failures, what is the field to make of the data so far? Michael B. Horn has four reflections.
May 27, 2021
Topics: Business Model Innovation
Networks versus net worth: Expanding possibilities for alumni engagement
For an industry under pressure to prove its value, postsecondary institutions stand to benefit from innovations that not only unlock alumni's net worth, but also their networks.
Apr 8, 2021
Alumni networks reimagined: Innovations expanding alumni connections to improve postsecondary pathways
A range of technology tools and alumni engagement models are emerging that could help postsecondary institutions drive improvements in students’ experiences while on campus, and bolster graduates’ long-term ROI in a ...
Feb 2, 2021
Colleges weighed down by failed program launches
A new report has higher ed questioning if struggling institutions ought to be launching new programs unlikely to bring in revenue.
Jan 21, 2021
Correctly categorizing the wild west of work-integrated learning technologies
Integrating across silos will be key to improving the gap between learning and work. But getting crisp on outcomes should drive innovation.
Nov 9, 2020
3 ways higher ed can make credit transfer work for learners
In higher ed, seamless credit transfer still feels like a pipe dream. Here are 3 ways innovators are turning a pipe dream into a dream pipeline.
Oct 15, 2020
Facebook Campus: Repeating history misses the mark on students’ futures
Campus could be a fresh start for Zuckerberg to experiment with new algorithms aimed at furnishing college students with a range of supportive, inspiring, career-expanding connections. Will it? Probably not.
Sept 16, 2020
‘A failure to thrive’: Closing a college
Amidst COVID-19, many colleges are at risk of closing—especially small ones. What's it like to be the president and close your institution?
Aug 20, 2020
How Disruptive Innovation Theory helped a small college set a new direction
In its quest to prepare for the future of higher education, Hiram College applied Disruptive Innovation Theory to rethink its adult learner experience. President Lori E. Varlotta shares Hiram's innovation journey.
July 16, 2020
3 investments colleges can make during COVID-19 to reduce risks for learners
The push to open college campuses is a reminder that higher ed's business model can create unnecessary risks for learners. Here are 3 changes institutions can make to optimize for learner risk during the pandemic and the...
July 14, 2020