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Emerging Program

Recharge Your Program Portfolio with This Emerging Program

Looking for an exciting and innovative field of study? Look no further than energy storage! As advances in energy technology continue to drive demand for more efficient and powerful ways to store energy, the need for skilled graduates in this field is growing rapidly. From mechanical and thermal energy storage to hydrogen fuel cells and even quantum batteries, the possibilities for innovation are endless. Discover how higher education is rising to the challenge and offering exciting new programs in this emerging field.

Elaine Rowles

Athletics

2023 March Madness: Who Will Be This Year’s Cinderella?

Experience the thrill of March Madness and discover how Cinderella teams can boost a school’s brand awareness. Follow the success stories of St. Peter’s University and Loyola University Chicago, two schools that leveraged their teams’ tournament appearances to increase their image and attract top students. Join the conversation with expert commentary on which underdogs might surprise us this year. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how March Madness affects higher education and the exciting possibilities it holds for lesser-known teams!

Andy Dunn

Emerging Programs

Smart Plants Offer a Garden Variety of Academic Program Opportunities

Imagine plants that can sense danger, communicate with each other and even act as radio stations. The world of smart plants is here, and it’s not just a fantasy from a Disney movie. Explore the multidisciplinary growth potential for academic programs and careers in the emerging field of smart plants, from phytoremediation to the Internet of Plants and beyond. Take a leaf of faith and discover the exciting possibilities of this fascinating field.

Elaine Rowles

Emerging Programs

How Climate Change Could Lead to New Opportunities for Higher Education

Are you prepared for a Jumanji-like world? Rising sea levels, natural disasters, and emerging societal shifts are the new reality. As climate change effects worsen, colleges and universities must launch new programs to prepare skilled graduates for the exploding job market focused on adapting structures, institutions, and society.

Elaine Rowles

Academic Program Evaluation

What Are the Three Qualities of a Winning Academic Program?

Discover the unique blend of mission, market, and margins that makes a winning program. Take a deep dive into the exciting process of defining your mission, understanding student demand, and maximizing program economics. Join the journey towards creating academic programs that not only drive success for your students, but also leave a lasting impact on your institution and community.

Robert Atkins

Academic Program Evaluation

How to Determine Alignment Between Jobs and Academic Programs

Explore the connection between academic programs and employment opportunities with this in-depth analysis of the crosswalk between degree and employment. Learn how to use this tool to align academic programs with the right employment opportunities and understand the limitations of commonly used data. This thought-provoking piece will challenge your perceptions and change the way you think about degrees, jobs, and wages.

Robert Atkins

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