by James Wiley, Eduventures Principal Analyst at NRCCUA | Jul 10, 2018 | All Topics, Student Success, Technology Research
When the topic of student success comes up at higher education conferences, you will nearly always see a room full of engaged attendees nodding their heads in approval. Who wouldn’t? Increasing student success is an important and worthwhile goal for any institution...
by James Wiley, Eduventures Principal Analyst at NRCCUA | May 15, 2018 | All Topics, Technology Research
Demonstrated by efforts like the Excellence in Academic Advising program or the Integrated Planning and Advising for Student Success (IPAAS) initiative, the question of how to improve advising to ensure student success is gaining traction at colleges and universities....
by James Wiley, Eduventures Principal Analyst at NRCCUA | Apr 24, 2018 | All Topics, Technology Research
The complex world of higher education technology can make your head spin: companies make conflicting claims about their products; many products have overlapping functionality; and it is not always clear what different product types actually mean. As a result, deciding...
by James Wiley, Eduventures Principal Analyst at NRCCUA | Feb 6, 2018 | All Topics, Technology Research
In higher education, the answer to the “value question” remains elusive. Despite their efforts, many colleges and universities struggle to demonstrate the value they provide to students, families, and society. Some of these efforts have arisen out of the need to...
by James Wiley, Eduventures Principal Analyst at NRCCUA | Jan 16, 2018 | All Topics, Technology Research
At most institutions, the search for a new technology solution starts with a lot of noise. Responding to institutional initiatives like competency-based education or greater personalization often leads to countless vendor emails, phone calls, and product demos, while...
