Growth requires change

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  • The Unforgiving Calculus: Survival Strategies for Higher Education in a Changing World

    Keynote Theme Let’s confront the stark reality facing higher education: a brutal, often ignored mathematics that threatens the very foundation of many institutions. Worth noting upfront: administrative costs have generally skyrocketed and have sadly exacerbated the problem. This ballooning overhead, driven by increasing regulatory burdens, compliance requirements, and the expansion of non-instructional staff, is diverting…

  • The Liberal Arts Revolution: Preparing for an AI-Driven World

    As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and transform industries, many experts predict that human skills like creativity, empathy, and complex problem-solving will become increasingly valuable. In this new era, liberal arts education is poised to play a vital role in preparing graduates for success in life, as it always has, and work. If this…

  • The Case for an Open, Credit-Bearing Learning Model

    Lifelong learning is evolving, but major gaps remain in building a truly open, credit-bearing system that seamlessly integrates education and industry. The challenge? Recognizing all forms of learning as credit-bearing while ensuring seamless integration into degree pathways. A modern learning model should provide multiple entry and exit points, allowing individuals to accumulate, stack, and apply…

  • Making Decisions Right or Making the Right Decisions?

    Dr. Ellen Langer challenges the way we think about decision-making-not just in theory, but in practice. We are conditioned to believe that “making the right decision” is the gold standard, that with enough data, deliberation, and validation, we can eliminate risk and uncertainty. But life, and by extension, higher education doesn’t work that way. Instead,…

  • The Future of Higher Education: Reflections from 2015 to Today – Part 1

    In 2015, I had the privilege of speaking at the University Leadership Summit in Miami, Florida. The audience consisted of university presidents, CFOs, provosts, and other academic leaders. My topic, “The Future of Higher Education,” focused on the year 2020 as a tangible horizon for forecasting changes. At the time, I highlighted the mounting challenges…