August, 2020

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COVID and In-Person Classes: A Lost Cause or Need for University Crises Recovery?

The Change Leader, Inc.

In-person classes have been shredded by COVID, and many are wondering if they are a lost cause for now or can applying university crises recovery and change management principles save them. Modern times have allowed humans to become comfortable with feeling like they can predict the future.

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Leading Faculty in a Time of Anxiety

Higher Ed Connects: Leadership

by Terri E. Givens. As the fall semester approaches, anxiety for faculty, students and parents is on the rise. Many of the institutions that were planning a face to face or hybrid approach for classes are having to pivot as coronavirus cases continue to increase across the country. I have many friends who are faculty and seeing the concerns they have been raising in discussion forums led me to host a webinar this past week to give them a perspective from a former provost.

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Capilano University & Prince George's Community College pivot to online learning

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Universities face numerous challenges in moving to remote learning and they are rapidly trialing new technology, assessment tools and ways of communicating.

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Employee Services debuts digital orientation courses for new employees

CU Work-Life Balance

The University of Colorado Employee Services introduced a new library of training videos and guides to acquaint new employees with their benefits and payroll options. The orientation videos acquaint new employees with their comprehensive benefit package. Covered topics include CU health plans, pretax savings accounts, life and disability insurance and mandatory and voluntary retirement plans.

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Creative Alliances Help Universities Thrivewith Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Mark Scheinberg | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 055

The Change Leader, Inc.

Creative partnerships and mergers and acquisitions are helping colleges and universities get out of financial crises while also serving students’ needs. One example of this type of partnership involves three higher education institutions -- Goodwin University, Sacred Heart, and Paier College of Art—that are working with the University of Bridgeport to create a partnership.

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How Bible Colleges are Navigating Challenges in Turbulent Timeswith Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Philip Dearborn | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 054

The Change Leader, Inc.

Bible colleges are navigating challenges beyond what non-christian institutions of higher education are facing. Christian colleges and universities face unique challenges, even without coronavirus, economic issues, and racial unrest. One of the guiding lights in helping navigate those challenges is the Association for Biblical Higher Education, which serves as an accreditor and also offers a number of services.

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How to Merge Two Universitieswith Dr. Tony Allen | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 053

The Change Leader, Inc.

How to Merge Two Universities. Many higher ed institutions are struggling with finances due to COVID and other reasons, but few higher ed leaders are seriously contemplating a merger with or acquisition of or by another institution. These processes can be a win-win proposition, allowing for increased capacity, services, and efficiencies for students.

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Tuition Assistance Benefit applications for fall 2020 now open

CU Work-Life Balance

As the University of Colorado’s 2020-21 academic year approaches, it’s time to apply for the Tuition Assistance Benefit (TAB) for undergraduate and graduate courses. Fall 2020 applications for the Tuition Assistance Benefit are now open, and campus-specific enrollment deadlines are fast approaching. Each academic year (fall through summer), eligible employees can save on up to nine credits on eligible courses on any CU campus.

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TikTok faces a potential ban in the US and makes a move for educational content

Terminalfour

Find out what might happen next and why TikTok is making a move for microlearning.