Academic program reviews are never easy for anyone involved. They can create an us-versus-them dynamic between faculty, who feel blindsided, […]
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Higher education insights and conversations
When Luck—and Placements—Comes in Threes
My work with the TVP Communications team on thought leadership placements in August aligned with my superstition that good luck comes in […]
Getting Buy-In From PR-Resistant Faculty
As communicators, we know how essential partnerships are with faculty and senior administrators to do our jobs well. But sometimes, […]
Evaluating ROI When Responding to Inbound Inquiries
Some experts get a ton of requests to weigh in on something in the news. Others, not so much. Volume […]
Beyond Covid-19, Here’s What Else Communicators Should Plan For This Year
With most campuses set to reopen fully in the coming weeks—some for the first time since March 2020—some of the […]
What the SCOTUS NCAA Decision Means for Campus Communicators
It’s no surprise Teresa, our resident college athletics enthusiast, had some thoughts following last month’s unanimous SCOTUS ruling on NCAA […]
Profit Motives Make Fixing College Sports Nearly Impossible
Last month I had the opportunity to share my ideas about the history and finances of intercollegiate athletics and did so […]
What to Know Before Going Off the Record
Today, the phrase “off the record” has become ubiquitous and, as a result, its true meaning has become slightly muddled. […]
Building Trust
According to a recent report from the Center for Postsecondary Research at Indiana University, Black students have significantly less trust […]