Originally published in 2015. As average student loan debt climbs to over $33,000 and the cost of living continues to grow higher, more and more colleges and universities are taking steps to build robust financial literacy programs on their campuses. Such programs typically offer a variety of services and educational tools for students on fiscal […]
by Daniel Fusch, Director of Research and Publications, Academic Impressions I’ve been with Academic Impressions for over eight years — a pretty significant portion of my life. In this article, as I look toward the new year, I reflect back on my career with AI, how I came here, what it has meant to me, […]
Recently, I read Jay D. Kenton’s article “Harvesting the High-Hanging Fruit” in the September/October issue in Change. Kenton, who serves as the interim president for Eastern Oregon University, argues that when it comes to managing the costs of providing a higher education, we are quickly exhausting (if we haven’t already) the “low-hanging fruit” of administrative […]
Turnover stinks! This is a typical sentiment, especially when the so-called “right people” choose to leave an organization. Or, at least, that was the way I felt when I first assumed leadership. In fact, for a long time, each time a valued staff member made the decision to leave, I was tormented. At first, I remember […]
This article is an excerpt from Sue Ohrablo’s acclaimed book High-Impact Advising: A Guide for Academic Advisors, which you can find here. Currently, higher education institutions are facing a crisis with declining enrollment and student attrition. Higher education professionals are being tasked with student retention on a system-wide level. With the issuing of this directive, student […]
Academic Impressions recently released the new International Travel Handbook: Engaging Constituents Abroad by leading global alumni relations consultant Gretchen Dobson of Gretchen Dobson, LLC. Dobson is based in Chengdu, China and has been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the leading “Innovators in Internationalization” for her work at Tufts University. To introduce […]
Most college faculty behave in a professional manner, take their responsibilities seriously, work hard at their jobs, and value their relationships with colleagues. In fact, a recent survey found that college professors are the fifth most satisfied group of employees in the U.S, following pediatricians, singers, aircraft assemblers, and professional fire fighters. The flexibility and […]
by Rabia Khan Harvey (Loyola University Chicago) and Lisa LaPoint (Academic Impressions) Faculty often serve as confidants for students who are victims of sexual misconduct. However, many do not understand their role to notify the designated Title IX coordinator and the appropriate procedures to follow under the Office of Civil Rights’ (OCR) guidelines. Also, there […]
I have been involved with over one hundred planning efforts on a variety of campuses (including DePaul University, Central Community College, Tarleton State University, Stephen F. Austin State University, The University of the West Indies, Saint Joseph’s University, The University of California, Santa Cruz, Cornell University, Anoka Ramsey Community College). I have had my share of […]
Evacuations for study abroad programs are often unpredictable, but can occur during any program at any time due to a variety of reasons. No region or student is immune from natural disasters, political unrest, and unforeseen medical issues. Therefore, institutions must be proactive to manage evacuations and reduce risks to all students, staff, and faculty […]
