It’s been said that character and competency are revealed in times of crisis. We have to look no further than the 2021 Great Colleges to Work For® program to find examples of institutional character and competency that warrant not just praise, but in many cases, emulation. I’ve written previously about the benefits and power of Read More »
The 2020 Great Colleges to Work For program officially launched the faculty/staff survey on March 9th. By the end of that week, colleges across the country announced their plans to send students home for the semester and transition to remote learning options. The situation was unprecedented and for many institutions, largely unanticipated in any of Read More »
By Rich Boyer, ModernThink Managing Partner Regardless of where one stands on the political spectrum, there is widespread consensus that the civility and quality of our dialogue has deteriorated in recent years. Whether it be the sheer intensity of the rhetoric, the unwillingness to find common ground, the lack of empathy (and even basic Read More »
By: Richard K. Boyer As a function of our work in higher education, we see many strategic plans. Most of these plans contain some sort of organizational commitment, initiative, or objective related to creating and supporting a culture of innovation. At some institutions, this commitment manifests itself in the formation of an “innovation institute.” At Read More »
Diversity continues to be a top focus for colleges and universities as they grow and evolve their institutional agendas and strategic plans. This focus can be brought to life in many ways, both strategically and tactically. For 80% of schools participating in the Great Colleges to Work For® survey, diversity is included in their strategic Read More »