Strategic international partnerships are a hot topic in higher education right now. Collectively, we seem to be moving away from an initial philosophy of “let’s sign as many MOUs with foreign institutions as we can,” to an approach that emphasizes careful planning, deliberate action, and attention to quality, depth, and sustainability. Now that we’re headed down this path, however, the nuances of what we mean by “strategic” are increasingly important.
Month: August 2016
Deconstructing CBE: A Different Approach
As CBE gains broader popularity and acceptance, it is becoming increasingly important to understand certain subtleties about this approach to teaching and learning that extend beyond the basics. The first of three new studies on CBE just released by ACE, Ellucian and Eduventures looks at the diversity of practice that exists across a spectrum of schools that deploy CBE.
The American College President: Reflections and New Developments for ACE’s Signature Study
Earlier this year, ACE’s Center for Policy Research and Strategy distributed the survey for the eighth edition of the American College President Study (ACPS), which was first administered in 1986. Across three decades, the ACPS has earned a reputation as a one-of-a-kind research tool that presents a unique and comprehensive portrait of the presidency and the higher education leadership pipeline.
University of Memphis Program Helps Students Cross the Finish Line
Many colleges and universities across the country are looking for effective ways to boost completion rates and help the millions nontraditional students who have some college credit but no degree. The University of Memphis Finish Line Program is an example of one initiative that has seen success with its efforts to reach out to students who have “stopped out,” abandoning their dreams of a college education.
To Solve Real-World Issues, Purdue University Northwest Takes to Virtual Reality
BRIDGE-ing Internationalization and Multicultural Education at Johnson & Wales University
In keeping with Johnson & Wales University’s mission of encouraging cross-cultural engagement to prepare students for the global workforce and civic life, JWU leaders undertook a strategic plan in 2012 that incorporated recommendations from ACE’s At Home in the World: initiative. Shelley Stephenson and Loren Intolubbe-Chmil discuss an innovative international program at an innovative institution.