5 steps for building and strengthening students’ networks Julia Freeland Fisher 5 steps for building and strengthening students’ networks In this playbook, education leaders can take a systematic approach to equitably fostering positive and diverse relationships across their schools and programs. May 5, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Job prospects for “Generation Limbo” Julia Freeland Fisher Job prospects for “Generation Limbo” Emerging research and practices can guide high schools’ efforts to arm more students with the meaningful work experience today that pays dividends tomorrow. May 4, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Curbing the impact of negative student-adult relationships: A conversation with Mike Garringer Julia Freeland Fisher Curbing the impact of negative student-adult relationships: A conversation with Mike Garringer When a student-mentor relationship goes badly, here's what the evidence guides schools to do. Apr 20, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Networks versus net worth: Expanding possibilities for alumni engagement Julia Freeland Fisher 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 Julia Freeland Fisher
From career readiness to career optionality: A conversation with Anthony Mann Julia Freeland Fisher From career readiness to career optionality: A conversation with Anthony Mann Thinking about, exploring, and experiencing careers boosts career readiness, according to a new OECD report. Mar 11, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Nonprofit bets on the power of young leaders connecting students to careers Julia Freeland Fisher Nonprofit bets on the power of young leaders connecting students to careers Student engagement has been a challenge this past year. But The Diversity Org is leveraging its Gen Z and Millenial leadership to hook students into exploring their career options. Mar 2, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
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
