Above: The 7oth National Security Forum, May 7-8, 2024 at the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. In today’s world of shifting geopolitical relationships, growing concerns about national security, and increasing global economic competition, what keeps us safe goes way beyond just tanks and troops. A recent National Security Forum at the Air War College highlighted a surprising but ... The post Why Higher Education Is Still Our Country’s Greatest Defense appeared first on Higher Education Today ..read more

Recent studies have shown a clear link between workplace culture and well-being. People who feel supported and valued at work experience less burnout, depression, stress, and anxiety. Culture shapes how we feel emotionally, and it even influences whether we consistently engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors. While changing a culture takes time and effort, the benefits for everyone’s well-being make it worthwhile. ... The post Creating and Sustaining Wellness Cultures for Faculty, Staff, and Students to Thrive appeared first on Higher Education Today ..read more

As we anticipate and prepare for the Department of Education’s upcoming summit in Washington, DC, this piece focuses on the theme of the gathering: Raise the Bar: Attaining College Excellence and Equity. As the department has said, the summit reflects its “commitment to ensuring that students of all backgrounds, ages, and income levels can succeed in any postsecondary pathway.” The event ... The post Strategic Presidential Leadership and Wrap-Around Student Services appeared first on Higher Education Today ..read more

In the wake of Women’s History Month, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the significance of our efforts to honor and uplift women. Amidst the flurry of acknowledgments and celebrations we see every March, there’s a deeper conversation to be had about how we support women on their professional journeys in higher education. We know the numbers. The ... The post Beyond March: Supporting Women on the Path to the College Presidency appeared first on Higher Education Today ..read more

At the start of 2024, the media narrative picked up where it left off before the holidays—painting a picture of U.S. college campuses immersed in division and unrest over a number of issues, particularly the response to the war between Israel and Hamas and the heated debate over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But at thousands of colleges and universities around ... The post Beyond Crisis Management: How Presidents Can Create a Campus Where Everyone Belongs appeared first on Higher Education Today ..read more

As we approach the end of 2023, in an era marked by heightened challenges around the world, it has never been more important for university presidents to serve as steadfast institutional leaders during times of crisis. Case in point: the COVID-19 pandemic tested every president and every campus beginning in March 2020 and continuing today. During this tumultuous period, I led ... The post The College President’s Role During Times of Crisis appeared first on Higher Education Today ..read more

The growing mental health crisis among young adults is one of the most pressing public health issues. The World Health Organization reported that approximately 20 percent of young adults will have experienced a mental health problem (mostly depression or anxiety) by 2024. For student-athletes, the stressors of the college experience can include unique demands on their time and energy. Student-athletes often ... The post What Can Colleges and Universities Do to Support the Mental Health of Their Student-Athletes? appeared first on Higher Education Today ..read more

Read the third piece in a series focused on exploring the concept of a postsecondary learning ecosystem—one that includes not only traditional higher education institutions but also alternative providers that connect learners to the labor market. The post Course Sharing: Business Models and the Learning Ecosystem in Action appeared first on Higher Education Today ..read more

The Action Network for Equitable Wellbeing has created a new survey—available at no cost—to provide colleges and universities with timely and actionable data to adapt and improve institutional norms, structures, and processes so all students can thrive and flourish. The post WISHES: A New Measurement Approach to Support Systemic Change in Student Wellbeing appeared first on Higher Education Today ..read more

The fact that Colorado is among the top states in the country in the percentage of adults who have completed at least a bachelor’s degree is a great bragging point for educators and boosters of our communities. But it’s also misleading. The truth is that our state and its economy benefit from the considerable number of people who come here for ... The post Reimagining Higher Education: A New Campus in Colorado, Open to Everyone appeared first on Higher Education Today ..read more