Beyond coding: How one startup is arming computer science students with the networks they need to break into tech Julia Freeland Fisher Beyond coding: How one startup is arming computer science students with the networks they need to break into tech Mentors In Tech helps computer science graduates from less well-known institutions break into tech. Feb 16, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Alumni networks reimagined: Innovations expanding alumni connections to improve postsecondary pathways Julia Freeland Fisher 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 Julia Freeland Fisher
From surviving to thriving: 3 designs that could revolutionize student supports Julia Freeland Fisher From surviving to thriving: 3 designs that could revolutionize student supports COVID-19 should inspire new investment and innovation in student supports. Jan 20, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
5 innovations to help students (re)connect in 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher 5 innovations to help students (re)connect in 2021 In 2021, look for new innovations aimed at fostering and maintaining connection. Jan 6, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Correctly categorizing the wild west of work-integrated learning technologies Julia Freeland Fisher 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 Julia Freeland Fisher
Helping students make new friends during COVID is possible. Two programs show how. Julia Freeland Fisher Helping students make new friends during COVID is possible. Two programs show how. Some organizations show how relationship-centered designs can create new online programs—and student friendships—to outlast COVID-19. Oct 7, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
Facebook Campus: Repeating history misses the mark on students’ futures Julia Freeland Fisher 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 Julia Freeland Fisher
Adaptive mentoring can support students through the pandemic—even online Julia Freeland Fisher Adaptive mentoring can support students through the pandemic—even online One online advising model is flexing to support students during a year of turbulence and unknowns. Sept 8, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
Why schools can’t have a complete back-to-school road map without a relationship map Mahnaz Charania Why schools can’t have a complete back-to-school road map without a relationship map Schools that map the relationships at students’ disposal will be well-positioned to sustain their well-being and academic progress this year. Sept 1, 2020 Mahnaz Charania
The promise of campus connections: A liability or an impetus for innovation? Julia Freeland Fisher The promise of campus connections: A liability or an impetus for innovation? Is college really college without relationships? And do colleges actually provide myriad social connections reliably enough to justify the high price of tuition? Aug 12, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
The making of a networked college graduate Julia Freeland Fisher The making of a networked college graduate Helping college students build supportive and widespread networks should be an ongoing part of how colleges design and measure the student experience. July 30, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
The missing metrics: Emerging practices for measuring students’ relationships and networks Mahnaz Charania The missing metrics: Emerging practices for measuring students’ relationships and networks By measuring students’ social capital, education systems can start to close opportunity gaps and ensure all students are supported equitably. July 16, 2020 Mahnaz Charania
