Stacking of credentials is gaining a toehold. In the last year, for example, MOOC providers edX and Coursera have added the ability to stack courses and pathways within their platforms to support various…
Why Being a Mentor Kicks Ass
It’s no secret that having a good mentor is an important factor for success in your career. We all know we need them, and we probably have a pretty good idea of…
As Corporate World Moves Toward Curated ‘Microlearning,’ Higher Ed Must Adapt
Just outside the walls of the ivory tower, a transformation is underway in the world of corporate learning, and those of us at colleges and universities should pay attention. Corporate…
Unleash Student Creativity Through the Power of Video
Kids are born with fantastic imaginations. They’re natural storytellers, creative and quirky and, more often than not, quietly brilliant. If given the right tools, kids can create masterpieces. Contemporary storytelling…
OUSA’s Victoria Lewarne and Marc Gurrisi — PSE’s ‘Skills Awareness Gap’
Despite the fact that we are a student and a recent graduate of a postsecondary program, we admittedly have difficulty articulating our skills and competencies. And we’re not the…
The expectation gap: Students’ and universities’ roles in preparing for life after grad
When Clair Parker graduated from high school, her parents urged her to go to college and learn a trade. However, being a strong student and ambitious, college seemed like selling…
‘Internships’ too vague to be requirement for graduation, study finds
A recent study found that more research should be done on internships before making it a graduation requirement. For many, job experience in the form of an internship can seem…
Engagement may be a matter of survival
Community engagement is not just a good strategy. It’s an urgent responsibility, says Andrew Petter Why should institutions of higher learning immerse themselves in the broader community? The question has…
How Foreign And Domestic Law Graduates Can Compete In A Tight Legal Market
When I graduated from law school at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, in 1972, I never imagined that I would end up practicing law in California and…
How business schools can create loyalty among alumni
Business students satisfied with the career support they receive from their school are likely to become loyal alumni after graduation. But a new international report suggests some business schools still…