The business model of research is winner-take-all. Is it killing higher ed? Alana Dunagan The business model of research is winner-take-all. Is it killing higher ed? Higher education's business model is complex, combining teaching with research. But the business model of research seems to be winner-take-all. Aug 13, 2019 Alana Dunagan
The student loan crisis won’t disappear unless we tackle the root cause Alana Dunagan The student loan crisis won’t disappear unless we tackle the root cause There's a solution to the student loan crisis that protects future students from making the same mistakes: outcomes-based funding. Aug 6, 2019 Alana Dunagan
A closure highlights the challenges of adopting a disruptive strategy Alana Dunagan A closure highlights the challenges of adopting a disruptive strategy Building an autonomous, disruptive business model is hard—but sustaining one can be even trickier, as Northeastern's experience with Level illustrates. Aug 1, 2019 Alana Dunagan
Is graduate school being disrupted? It’s not that simple. Alana Dunagan Is graduate school being disrupted? It’s not that simple. Falling enrollment is putting pressure on a variety of graduate school programs. But disruption isn't driving all of those declines. June 25, 2019 Alana Dunagan
Don’t worry about disruption: The business model of college is collapsing under its own weight Alana Dunagan Don’t worry about disruption: The business model of college is collapsing under its own weight Enrollment shortfalls and tuition discounts are breaking the business models of colleges across the country. Colleges need to adapt in order to compete. May 28, 2019 Alana Dunagan
“Free college:” Why offering access to something broken does not make it better Alana Dunagan “Free college:” Why offering access to something broken does not make it better “Free college” may score votes, but it doesn’t solve problems. Closing the gap between higher ed and employment opportunities does. May 21, 2019 Alana Dunagan
Betting on bootcamps: How short-course training programs could change the landscape of higher ed Richard Price Betting on bootcamps: How short-course training programs could change the landscape of higher ed Studying bootcamps through the lens of Disruption Theory highlights their disruptive potential relative to traditional higher education. Apr 16, 2019 Richard Price
In the wake of one university’s headline-making failure, a look at business models Alana Dunagan In the wake of one university’s headline-making failure, a look at business models To give innovation a fighting chance, higher education leaders need to take stock of their business models beforehand. Mar 19, 2019 Alana Dunagan
Senator Alexander: Here are the building blocks for your new accountability system in the HEA Alana Dunagan Senator Alexander: Here are the building blocks for your new accountability system in the HEA Fleshing out Sen. Alexander’s critical accountability system proposal, here are a few of the overarching considerations lawmakers should take into account. Feb 14, 2019 Alana Dunagan
Accreditation, Innovation, and Transparency in Higher Education Alana Dunagan Accreditation, Innovation, and Transparency in Higher Education In the midst of the Department of Education's negotiated rule making process for accreditation in higher education, what strategies should policymakers employ to achieve stronger outcomes for students and taxpayers? Jan 28, 2019 Alana Dunagan
3 misconceptions that could distort higher education policy Alana Dunagan 3 misconceptions that could distort higher education policy In higher education, it’s worth taking a step back to evaluate the bigger picture before policymakers and institutions make changes that may not produce desired outcomes. Jan 23, 2019 Alana Dunagan
Innovative programs need innovative funding models. What could they look like? Alana Dunagan Innovative programs need innovative funding models. What could they look like? As they revisit the HEA, regulators have an opportunity to experiment with outcomes-based funding models using innovative alternative providers. Here's how. Dec 5, 2018 Alana Dunagan