1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1727+ words) Apprenticeships are diversifying, as are apprentices themselves. Colleges are serving a growing role in this shifting landscape. Once synonymous with hard hats and tool belts, apprenticeships are branching into health care, artificial intelligence, business services, advanced manufacturing and more. By…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (674+ words) A review of 36 studies finds student persistence improves when coaching programs emphasize training, feedback and accountability'not just access. A literature review published by InsideTrack finds student coaching is most effective when institutions invest in coach training and support. As colleges…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1665+ words) Colleges are facing a "perfect storm." Is adding apprenticeship pathways a way through? Apprenticeship is trending in the U.S., but it's had similar moments before and failed to scale. Many experts think this time will be different. VUCA: volatility, uncertainty, complexity…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (171+ words) Ultrarunning is hard. So is higher ed leadership. Since moving to Virginia in 2020, I have taken up trail running, given the proximity to quality trails and supportive trail-running community. Over the past few years, I have entered the trail ultramarathon…...