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Designing a Program Scorecard for Continuous Improvement
The purpose of an office of institutional effectiveness is to collect, manage and distribute evidential data that is used to inform decision-making. If the data is not...
4 Steps for Financial Viability When HEERF Grants Deplete
The current sustainability of higher education has been an uneasy topic for many in the industry over the past three years. With the unforeseeable challenges created by the...
Can your institution withstand shocks to the system? Accreditors want you to prove it
While higher ed is slowly bouncing back from the pandemic, adjusting to the ‘new normal’ remains a challenge. This is apparent in the ongoing exodus ofcollege president...
Skills-based transcripts better demonstrate the value of degrees
Is a college degree still worth it? It’s the question that seems to be on everyone’s minds. That is because the hottest commodity in the labour market right now isn’t a...
Data-Informed Decision-Making in Higher Ed—Despite the IT Labor Shortage
It’s a paradox. The pressure to answer questions about enrollment, student success, and financial planning is at an all-time high, pushing higher ed leaders to rely more on...
5 ways higher ed can harness financial aid beyond just boosting yield
On most campuses, academic affairs and student services—but rarely other units—prioritize student success. Colleges and universities dedicate significant time and resources...
Preparing for Institutional Effectiveness 2.0: A Q&A With Darren Catalano
As they navigated the turbulence of the past few years, colleges and universities were forced to make fundamental changes in how they operate—and many are still trying to...
Financial Winter is Coming for Higher Ed, Despite Stimulus
The next few years will come straight out of “Game of Thrones” for universities. Many leaders project optimism and conduct business per usual while a select few recognize an...
How strong is the relationship between your CFO and provost?
In November, University of California, Riverside announced its hire of Elizabeth Watkins as its new provost and executive vice chancellor.
Here’s the truth about the campus budget crisis
With the fall semester behind us, recently released data is beginning to bring greater definition to the impact of the pandemic on colleges and universities and what...
A University's Data-Driven Response to COVID
Like with any significant moment in time, “Where were you in 2020?” will likely become a topic of conversation for higher ed leaders for years to come, quickly followed by,...