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The Higher Education Leadership Challenge

September 22, 2016 

College administrators may be heartened to learn that the 7% decline in total undergraduate enrollment between 2010 and 2016 appears to be reversing. The National Center for Education Statistics projects that between 2016 and 2027, the total number of students enrolled in undergraduate programs will grow by 3%, from 16.9 million to 17.4 million. Total post-baccalaureate enrollment will increase at the same 3% rate in the period, after increasing by only 1% between 2010 and 2016. This glimmer of hope comes amid growing pressures on higher education leaders from within their universities and diverse outside forces, including the increase of federal oversight, uncertain economic conditions, […]

Emerging Leaders in Higher Education

September 22, 2016 

Both new and established leaders are emerging as innovators who are adding value to their institutions during this time of opportunity and change. Here, we profile three notable individuals gaining national prominence. Dr. Mark Lombardi, President Maryville University As President of Maryville University, Dr. Mark Lombardi has been instrumental in growing the school’s enrollment to 6,500. Double what the student population was just eight years ago. First, Lombardi led a massive recruiting effort at a time when other universities were contracting due to economic pressures. Maryville’s enrollment is now more diverse than ever before, with students from across the globe. […]

Resistance to Change: Higher Education on the Cusp

September 22, 2016 

Many institutions of higher learning are steeped in tradition with decades of history to honor, preserve, and sustain. Layers of bureaucracy and structure have been built in over the years as schools grew in a time where “going to college” meant living on campus, sitting in class, and learning from the book. Other younger universities, while not as rigid in their legacies, continue to operate on the principles of consistency and formality. Across the board, there are significant areas of opportunity where we see strong resistance to change despite overwhelming desire for innovative thinking. A New Digital Divide Many students […]

Current Trends in Higher Education: Three Changes Making a Difference Today

September 21, 2016 

Higher education leaders are facing multiple challenges – and opportunities – in an ever-evolving professional discipline. Changes to how students learn, what they expect, and where they come from are three important factors trending today. Understanding what these changes mean to the bigger picture can help provide the groundwork for strategic growth at your institution of higher learning. Technology As invasive as technology is in our lives as a whole, it is no surprise that the field of higher education is responding with innovations of its own. Online learning, while not a new trend, continues to advance in sophistication and […]

4 Things to Know About Group Dynamics in the Workplace

September 20, 2016 

A sound understanding of group dynamics, and the role it plays in business, is a critical component of successful management. 1. Strong leadership is important within a group This doesn’t mean that a manager needs to bully or strong-arm the team to maintain control. A leader should guide the development of the group and the path to the goal that needs to be reached. They can do this by defining specific roles and responsibilities for members of the group, as well as a timeline for the common project so members can understand their role within the timeline. 2. Recognize how […]

Nursing in the Media

September 20, 2016 

A Look at Nurses in the Media Here you are looking for information on earning your nurse practitioner degree online, only to stumble across another subject that intensifies your passion for nursing … Television Stereotypes From Hot Lips Houlihan on MASH in the 1970’s to the modern Nurse Jackie, nurses are played by women. They are typically the ones who help the male doctors, so they can be the heroes in every episode. It’s 2014 – shouldn’t television catch up with modern times? We know there are ER nurses who work tireless hours in the inner cities of America, patching […]

3 Ways HR Managers Help Businesses Succeed

September 20, 2016 

Today’s human resources managers are integral to the overall business strategy of the company they work for. The recruitment, hiring, training and retention of human capital can have a profound effect on business success. Below are three ways human resources managers can help shape, lead, and protect the present and future of a company. Understand Business Objectives. Human resources managers need to fully understand business goals to plan effectively for the present and future needs of a company. “The executive team should be sharing very specific information with HR such as what resources, capabilities, and skill sets will be needed to […]

A New Age of Supply Chain Management

September 20, 2016 

Supply chain management (SCM) is a constantly evolving landscape. New/shifting influences, technologies, and priorities continuously push those involved in supply chain logistics to reshape and adapt. What are some of the forces shaping the new age of supply chain management? Sustainability Sustainable logistics within supply chains are poised to go from “nice to have” to “required to have,” as the world’s population continues to expand rapidly, intensifying the burden on resources. As the social and political focus on corporate environmental responsibility continues to grow, so does the overall understanding of a product’s total environmental impact. Previous focus “has been on […]

Successful Organizations Recognize the Importance of Change Management

September 20, 2016 

No matter what type of organization one is leading, it’s essential to understand the importance of change management. This is especially true in 2021, as it has become the norm for businesses to remain in a state of constant change to remain competitive. From stock market ups and downs to political squabbles and environmental shifts, there are countless factors that impact businesses every day. The continued effects of COVID-19 have also revealed just how quickly a revenue model can be turned upside down. Movie theaters are struggling amidst the pandemic, as new films are now being premiered online through various streaming services. Education has also […]

Why Location and Relationship Will Be Marketing Buzzwords in 2016

September 20, 2016 

In an age where consumers can do almost anything from the smartphones in their back pockets, marketing campaigns are quickly becoming concentrated on mobile platforms. Companies that can quickly adapt to the evolving consumer expectations will push ahead of competitors and be viewed as leaders, while those who can’t or won’t keep up risk losing their share of the market. With the demand for mobile-centric campaigns at the forefront of marketing in 2016, “Location” and “Relationship” will be industry buzzwords that cannot be ignored. Location Based Marketing (LBM) The location based data delivered by consumers’ smartphones and wearable devices provides […]