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Librarians target incoming students, collaborative measures

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Academic library professionals across the higher education landscape are championing student success initiatives within their own spaces, particularly to equip new students for their academic careers. An older model among libraries is coming into classrooms like an English 101 course or a first-year seminar to share information.

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The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year

EAB

Our K-12 researchers track down answers to each question using a combination of proprietary research, external publications like academic journals, and consultation with EAB’s subject matter experts—all in 10 days or less. AskEAB received hundreds of inquiries about district policies and management from a host of district leaders.

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Looking to Study Business in The Netherlands?

Study and Go Abroad

From its two campuses in Amsterdam and Breukelen, Nyenrode offers high-quality English-taught bachelor’s, master’s, and MBA programs in Business and Management. For ten consecutive years, the MSc in Management has been ranked #1 for the best MSc in Management in the Netherlands. Full-time Master of Science in Management.

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5 High Tech Solutions that Enable High Touch Campus Experiences

University Business

It’s quick, easy and integrated with ID management systems. Library Services: An increasing number of automated and self-service solutions have hit the market to help manage library resources such as checking out books and devices. Browse: TouchNet Partners offering Library Solutions.

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What Looks Good on a College Application?

Great College Advice

For example, a student who spends 4 hours every Saturday for four years shelving books at the local library performs an important service to the community. It can be very useful for a young person to do a “job shadow for a couple of weeks to learn about life as an engineer or a marketing director or sales manager.

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Backlash as a university says its library will be 'all digital'

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Last week, Vermont State University announced plans for an “all-digital” academic library when the new institution, formed from the consolidation of three colleges, officially launches on July 1. “What we heard was that they need and want access to library resources where they are, whether on or off campus.”

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Reflections on Applying & Leading Assessment in Student Affairs

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Reva Wittenberg, MPA, California State University, Sacramento Having just started my position as Student Affairs Assessment Manager a year ago, I was excited to take the Applying & Leading Assessment in Student Affairs course to make sure I was on the right track and to continue to build my knowledge and skills in assessment.