Biden’s back door to free college Michael B. Horn Biden’s back door to free college With free college, many programs that shouldn’t be eligible for federal student loans can now escape one of the government’s only accountability mechanisms. Feb 7, 2023 Michael B. Horn
10 higher ed resolutions from innovative college and university presidents for 2023 Christensen Institute 10 higher ed resolutions from innovative college and university presidents for 2023 The Presidents Forum institutions spent much of 2022 developing a common vision for how to better serve adult learners. Jan 12, 2023 Christensen Institute
5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher 5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2023 Innovations to watch in 2023: those that at once expand schools’ ability to innovate and also up the relationships and resources available directly to students. Jan 3, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher
How do you talk to students about their networks? Julia Freeland Fisher How do you talk to students about their networks? Discussing networks with students should be asset-based and experiential: here's how. Nov 3, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
How leaders can successfully manage change in colleges and universities Michael B. Horn How leaders can successfully manage change in colleges and universities To successfully chart a course forward, leaders need to understand the level of agreement inside their college or university and then use the right tools to forge ahead. Oct 18, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Don’t just pay interns, help them build networks Julia Freeland Fisher Don’t just pay interns, help them build networks If internships are going to operate as engines that promote inclusion in the labor market, compensating interns with both financial and social capital matters. Oct 7, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
Connection over content: A new era for education technology Julia Freeland Fisher Connection over content: A new era for education technology Edtech that connects offers a mix of more interactive learning experiences and various forms of virtual mentorship, career exploration, and support. Sept 21, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
Students’ hidden networks: Relationship mapping as a strategy to build asset-based pathways Julia Freeland Fisher Students’ hidden networks: Relationship mapping as a strategy to build asset-based pathways Discover the profound potential of approaches to mapping and mobilizing students’ existing social networks, as well as the emerging strategies and tools that schools should consider. Aug 9, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
Is college accreditation a good mark of quality? Michael B. Horn Is college accreditation a good mark of quality? A new study offers significant reasons to be doubtful of the value of college accreditation to prospective students. July 19, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Innovation in action: Value prior learning, no matter where that learning happens Christensen Institute Innovation in action: Value prior learning, no matter where that learning happens Now is the time for colleges to transform students' Credit for Prior Learning from higher ed's best-kept secret to a widespread best practice. June 8, 2022 Christensen Institute
Micromanaging higher ed won’t help students Michael B. Horn Micromanaging higher ed won’t help students The higher education market should focus on student value, not centralized actions by government bureaucrats. May 31, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Do you know who your students know? Here’s why you should. Julia Freeland Fisher Do you know who your students know? Here’s why you should. Students exist in an ecology of relationships far beyond the four walls of their school Apr 28, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher