As higher education faculty, administrators and students close the books on the Fall 2022 semester, they get just a brief reprisal until the next one begins. Many college and university leaders use this short break to jam in relaxing, family and personal time, and of course preparation for the next semester.
This winter break is the ideal time to catch up on reading while looking to improve student engagement, especially in this new blended learning environment. With that, Fierce Education recommends higher education leaders read “Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education” by Kate Colbert and Dr. Joe Sallustio, with contributions from Elvin Freytes.
“Commencement” features insights from more than 100 university presidents whose institutions are rapidly changing the way they approach higher education, utilizing technology to meet the changing needs of their students and faculty.
“As HigherEd struggles with the questions of whether to change from traditional modes of operations to one enabling great access and connectivity through technology, Colbert and Sallustio eloquently bring to light the tensions, struggles, dichotomies and—most importantly—the opportunities ahead for HigherEd with examples of successes,” according to Dr. Vistasp Karbhari, Professor and former President, The University of Texas at Arlington. “Rather than a dry report of woes, this is an enthralling study of a bright future with examples gleaned from interviews and conversations with leaders. A must-read for anyone with and interest in the future success of HigherEd.”
About “Commencement”, Linda Garza Battles, Western Governors University (WGU) Regional Vice President, South and Chancellor, WGU Texas, wrote “This is an incredibly insightful book about the future of higher education and how higher education leaders responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, the most significant disrupter that we’ve experienced in our lifetime. It is an excellent read that will be enjoyed by a broad audience ranging from higher education leaders, faculty, staff, policymakers, students, parents, philanthropists, and many other stakeholders.”
The times are changing fast. The business model of higher education will continue to evolve as digital transformation permeates through campuses. Learn from other higher education leaders. You can order a copy of “Commencement” from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3UnQIhs