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The 5 Dysfunctions of a Board
The ignorance-to-arrogance continuum, the bright shiny object syndrome and more: David P. Haney identifies five dysfunctions common to small private college boards.
‘U.S. News’ Rankings Erase International Students
About a fifth of the metrics in the new U.S. News rankings exclude international students, Ryan Allen and Tomoko Takahashi write.
Putting the Public Back in Policy: Academic Minute
Merger Divergence
Two newly consolidated institutions in Pennsylvania saw opposite enrollment trends this fall, raising questions about the link between mergers and head count.
AI Med School Rankings Tool Offers Alternative to Traditional Metrics
A resident physician used machine learning to help medical school applicants weigh factors they most care about, such as student diversity and graduate debt.
What Kind of Welcome?
Nearly all students want choice in some of the orientation sessions they’ll attend, according to a new Student Voice survey. Topics of interest include internships and career planning, mental health, time management, and study skills.
Report: Addressing Concerns Around Online Education
A new report from California Competes unpacks the hesitancy around online learning in higher education and how institutions can evolve programs to better support students.
Virtual Reality’s Growing Role in Campus Counseling
Lowered costs and a growing population familiar with technology have helped fuel interest in using virtual reality in campus counseling.