From Good to Consequence: Redefining the Purpose of a College

From Good to Consequence: Redefining the Purpose of a College Connecting colleges and their communities Robin Capehart Jun 1 Two weeks before I took office as a college president, I had a problem. I lacked a specific vision for the future of the institution. I knew we needed direction, but the exact roadmap remained unclear. […]

Adapting to the Student of Today, Part II

Real proposals for colleges of significance Robin Capehart May 4 Last week, we discussed the need for colleges to adapt to today’s student. We noted that most of today’s students are no longer the “elite wanderers” seeking to discover, but students from all walks of life seeking to focus on college preparing them for a […]

The Crisis in College Readiness, Part II

The Crisis in College Readiness, Part II Practical solutions for student preparedness and institutional stability Robin Capehart Nov 25 Colleges and universities across the country face a mounting crisis. Enrollment numbers are slipping, admissions standards have been relaxed, and K-12 schools are struggling with teacher shortages. As a result, many incoming students arrive on campus […]