Projections of the future are always fun. My own crystal ball is pretty cloudy, and I don’t dare put dates on what predictions I make…I can figure out the inevitable, but I’ve no skill at determining the imminent. Faculty: “How is this course accredited?” –I heard so many faculty say something like this, that I […] … learn more→

Prudent and wise leaders care for those that they lead. When times are lean, such leaders know to scale back, and in times of plenty, leaders might expand, but do so cautiously, being careful to set aside some of the surplus for when times become lean again. Our leaders in higher education boast, and brag, […] … learn more→

As communication across the globe continues to evolve, the world seems smaller than ever before. Business issues that occur in Europe are directly influencing the United States. At the end of every economic change are your savings or investment accounts. You’ll notice your balance fluctuating in response to these global occurrences. Currently, it’s more important […] … learn more→

The search for exoplanets, worlds orbiting stars other than our own, has become a major field of research in the last decade – with nearly 2,000 such planets discovered to date. So the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice got me thinking: does Superman’s home planet of Krypton actually exist? Or at least […] … learn more→

Beginning in 2010, mathematics and English language arts standards, called the Common Core State Standards, were adopted in 45 of 50 U.S. states. The Common Core Standards represent a substantial change from what was in place before. They are not just national (nearly) in scope, but also their content differs considerably from prior state standards. […] … learn more→

For some, continuing an education is something that is necessary for career goals. For others, it’s a chance to expand their knowledge and learn about the topics that interest them. No matter the reason, continuing your education can be extremely valuable. However, for most, wanting to go back to school and actually doing it are […] … learn more→

Modern human beings have a shorter attention span than goldfish: ours is, on average, below eight seconds while the little fish can focus for nine seconds. These decreasing attention levels are driven by people’s constant use of technology. One study found that people’s dependence on digital stimulation has become so high that 67% of men […] … learn more→

Empathy, the ability to understand others and feel compassion for them, is arguably the most defining human quality – setting us apart from smart machines and even other animals. Without it, we couldn’t function in social areas such as the schools, court rooms and office workplaces that are the cornerstones of our society. But babies […] … learn more→

In a time of growing public anxiety about higher education prices and student debt, colleges and universities are facing unprecedented pressure to show results. In response major testing companies are offering a solution: A new generation of standardized assessments designed to measure the critical thinking, analytic reasoning, and communication skills that graduates need to prosper. […] … learn more→

I want to talk some more about this tenured philosophy professor who was fired, because it isn’t just the firing, it’s the overkill that is truly amazing here. While in the “normal” world a pink slip is usually enough, the rulers in higher education revel in displays of power over their underlings. There’s a powerful […] … learn more→