Higher Ed


Steps Towards Student Retention

Don’t assume your institution has a student retention plan in place. Instead, look at what’s working for other schools and adapt those programs to meet your own needs.

The Student as Consumer

Institutions must focus on students’ growing expectations.

Flipping for STEM

Flipping for STEM

While the flipped teaching model is old news in the humanities it finds new purpose in STEM subjects. But look out. This trendy pedagogy may require an overhaul of your classrooms, especially the large lecture hall.

equestrian higher ed studies

The Winner's Circle

A new program on the campus of Long Island University taps into an equestrian legacy to prepare students for careers in a burgeoning industry.

At What Cost?

Engaging Sustainable Thinking

The University of Pittsburgh develops in a new academic paradigm.

Self-Inspection Programs

Reduce demands on staff and improve safety through self-inspections.

Things I've Learned 2014

Reflections on learning, taking risks, trust and remembering what matters.

Higher Education Building Trends

An Eye On the Horizon

As 2015 arrives, no one can be sure what the year will hold for higher education. Still, colleges and universities continue to evolve in physical, social, pedagogical, digital and other ways. Here is a sampling of trends worth watching.

Outdoor Learning Environments

How to Design Outdoor Learning Environments

Outdoor learning environments support education and will continue to do so well into the future. Here are some tips for planning your next space, along with idea-building success stories.

Geographical information system

Mapping Safety

Geographical information system technology (GIS) supports emergency preparedness and disaster recovery.

Windows 10

Transformation, or last hurrah?

visual communication

Seeing is Communicating

Leveraging visual communications to inform, protect and collaborate across the campus.

2015 ABET Symposium

The 2015 ABET Symposium takes place on April 23-24, 2015 in Atlanta, GA.

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