Reading Time: 4 minutesWorkplaces are increasingly dropping degree requisites for many roles that historically were only available to college graduates. Delta, Dell, IBM, and Bank of America have all removed the college degree requirement for some of their roles. And while many jobs still require the advance education that a college degree provides, there is a growing demand […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesBlack History includes success stories of numerous Blacks who have contributed to the progress made in higher education. Several Black academicians can be noted as a respected authority in their discipline advancing the field through research and scholarship. Throughout history, Black Americans have endured a long, tedious journey in achieving educational opportunities. During the period […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesInstructors are experiencing the adverse effects of rising textbook costs. Some students are waiting to buy their textbooks after their courses already start, and some aren’t purchasing them at all. It’s why so many instructors are seeking out affordable alternatives. But as you may know, while price matters, it’s not the only thing to consider […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesData analytics is a cornerstone for decision-making, strategic planning, and target marketing in business. There’s also an ever-growing demand for data analytics in the accounting profession—so much so that it will become part of the updated CPA exam in 2024. Business students should be exposed to data analytics early, and often, so they develop a […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesStandards-based grading (SBG) has been ingrained in the American education system for over a century. It has been a determining factor in students’ admissions to colleges, law schools, medical schools, and even driver’s licenses. The University of Wisconsin-Superior describes SBG as “a written description of what students are expected to know or be able to […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes“One day it’s fine and next it’s black” The song lyric from The Clash: “one day it’s fine and next it’s black” might describe what happened at all levels of education when the COVID-19 pandemic began. People who had always taught only in the classroom needed to make a very quick change to teaching online. […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesPreparing for a new term can be a bit like piecing together a puzzle, especially when you add a new online learning platform to the mix. If you’re teaching with CNOWv2 for the first time, use these tips to confidently build your syllabus, set up your course and prepare your students. Build your syllabus […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesTake a deep breath and think back briefly on the last three years. How much collective trauma has the world experienced? Many of the college students of today, and particularly those who transitioned from childhood to adulthood during COVID-19, are struggling with the impacts of surviving a global pandemic. More than 200,000 children lost a […]
