BOSTON — Planning events for prospective and admitted students, participating in orientation, assisting with commencement — those are just a few of the activities Enrollment Management is likely to be involved in where accessibility for individuals with disabilities is key. Making events accessible requires collaboration across campus, said Jim Kessler, a staff member for the Association for Higher Education And Disability. Speaking at the organization's annual conference, he noted that the phrase “welcome everyone” starts with “we.”
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Until recently, California State University, Dominguez Hills didn't have a strategic enrollment management plan in place. Enrollment targets came from the Chancellor's Office, and officials reacted to requirements imposed by outside.
So you're asked to work from home as COVID‐19 cases spread. Some jobs lend themselves to remote work better than others, but if your college or university says it's time to head home, you can accomplish a lot, no matter what your job responsibilities entail.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — If you've noticed a shift in your traditional‐aged students' behaviors and expectations in the last couple of years, that's because you're seeing Generation Z arrive on campus. The first students from this generation started as freshmen in 2013, said Corey Seemiller, assistant professor of leadership studies at Wright State University; and Meghan Grace, new member orientation director for Sigma Phi Epsilon. Seemiller and Grace, the authors of Generation Z Goes to College, spoke at the Association of American Colleges and Universities annual meeting.
Secure, verifiable, learner‐owned credentials: Many registrars envision a future where those are the norm. The Registrar's Office at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has become the first to issue digital diplomas through the blockchain, the technology that enables bitcoin. The goal was to provide a secure service to students who become stewards of their own record, said Mary Callahan, registrar and senior associate dean for undergraduate education.
ORLANDO — Engaging and educating faculty members is the most direct path to creating fully accessible online courses. A redesigned faculty training program at the University of Toledo significantly increased program completion and faculty members’ knowledge of how to make their courses accessible.
The spread of COVID‐19 has impacted every aspect of college and university operations — and life in general. As you look ahead, consider ways the pandemic could impact your current and potential international students so you can implement plans to address the challenges.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — If you've noticed a shift in your traditional‐aged students' behaviors and expectations in the last couple of years, that's because you're seeing Generation Z arrive on campus. The first students from this generation started as freshmen in 2013, said Corey Seemiller, assistant professor of leadership studies at Wright State University; and Meghan Grace, new member orientation director for Sigma Phi Epsilon. Seemiller and Grace, the authors of Generation Z Goes to College, spoke at the Association of American Colleges and Universities annual meeting.
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