Online education holds the promise to increase access and decrease cost of higher education. Yet many community college students and employers remain skeptical about the value of online learning, according to recent research in a report from Public Agenda, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps diverse leaders and citizens navigate divisive, complex issues and work together to find solutions. "Not Yet Sold" raises important questions for the future of online education, even as it quickly becomes part of the higher education mainstream.
The difference between a good floor refinishing job and a bad one.
Small steps lead to large enrollment growth for Great Bay Community College.
Follow a "road map" approach to improving space efficiency within the walls of existing library facilities.
Ceilings, walls and floors present challenges that can be met with planning and maintenance and without breaking the budget.
A security methodology that enables security officers to recognize potentially violent individuals — before a tragedy occurs.
Be prepared for parents' questions when freshmen move onto campus.
Campus life is going mobile as the number and capabilities of mobile devices
and related technology continue to grow.
Summer break is not for everyone, if it exists at all.
The role of public safety officers on campus continues to evolve.
Higher education is in the dock in 2014. The questions are flying. Why does it cost so much? Why do so many students not finish? What do we have to show for the trillion dollars in student loan debt?
Establishing a green cleaning program benefits the entire campus community.
Safe campus environments are highly desired but not always delivered. Here's how to make some improvements.
Bathrooms and locker rooms offer lots of opportunities to waste resources, or use them wisely. As schools and students become more environmentally aware, the bathroom is the perfect place to practice good environmental hygiene.
Adding or expanding athletics programs has an impact on enrollment.
Many options are available, but good solutions are few.