Integrated Strategic Planning and its Impact on Accreditation
Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) produce inspiring vision and mission statements, strategic plans, academic master plans, strategic enrollment ...
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Barriers to Implementation of Best Practices
Have you ever dreamed of a solution to your Institutional Effectiveness (IE) challenges, but then realized that there are institutional barriers to ...
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Rethinking Quality
As academic departments work to create rubrics and other measurement tools, defining “quality” at the student performance level is especially ...
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Planning Beyond the Campus
The COVID pandemic threw institutions worldwide for a loop in 2020. It’s safe to say that every higher education institution, small or large, private ...
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Faculty Credentialing in a Virtual World
Verifying faculty credentialing is an essential part of any institutional or programmatic process, as it ensures that any individual instructor is ...
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Moving Student Assessment Online to Deliver Optimal Learning Outcomes
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, institutions have quickly adopted online learning environments. The move online promotes social distance and ...
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Proactive Approaches to Resource Allocation During and After COVID-19
Pivoting resources to respond to change, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is essential for today’s higher education institutions. Not only must your ...
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Higher Education: Maintaining Business Continuity During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has palpably reshaped lives and businesses. Higher education, in particular, has found itself pivoting rapidly to ensure ...
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How North Dakota University System Implemented SPOL
A toolkit introduced to the North Dakota University System’s 11 public colleges and universities has taken a few steps forward. According to Ryan ...
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What do Regional Accreditors Expect for Assessment?
Many times, when we are examining our institution’s assessment processes, we find ourselves asking the question, “What does our regional accrediting ...
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MSCHE Accreditation: Preparing for Your Onsite Visit
So, your institution has an upcoming reaffirmation of accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)? Here are some tips ...
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Assessment in Higher Education: 10 Things to Know
Assessment practices in higher education directly impact many aspects of the institution. This can include student success and continuous ...
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