Higher Education - Business ExchangeMost Active Articles2009-11-26T05:28:13.174-05:00Business ExchangeBusiness_Exchange@businessweek.comurn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:higher-educationCarter F. Smithcsmith214Why Are We Still Doing Lectures? « Higher Education Management Groupurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14241548370339709131-00307591a0a43a4a039497a381587d3c2009-11-25T22:36:39.335-05:00Before I quit my faculty position to move into education management and consulting, I regularly lectured to classes with 200-250 students. I was nervous at first, and my delivery was overly formal. With practice, though, I got good at it.Before I quit my faculty position to move into education management and consulting, I regularly lectured to classes with 200-250 students. I was nervous at first, and my delivery was overly formal. With practice, though, I got good at it.highereducationmanagement.wordpress.comhttp://highereducationmanagement.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/why-are-we-still-doing-lectures/Keith Hampson, PhDkhampson7043201Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná featured on the “World’s Best Design Programs” list by BusinessWeek magazineurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13684732903265642771-f4d533fc54fac0ab2665c330aacb2e742009-11-24T23:20:56.662-05:00Companies in every industry have adopted design thinking to offer fresh insight in functions from strategy to finance. BusinessWeek selected 39 master's and MBA programs from North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Australia that significantly integrate design thinking and business. Students in these programs take classes in art, management and science, for example, and create projects in multi-disciplinary teams with students from other schools. They aim to use design for strategy rather than merely for aesthetics and may find jobs as design managers, researchers or business consultants. These 30 programs have formally established hybrid curricula.Companies in every industry have adopted design thinking to offer fresh insight in functions from strategy to finance. BusinessWeek selected 39 master's and MBA programs from North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Australia that significantly integrate design thinking and business. Students in these programs take classes in art, management and science, for example, and create projects in multi-disciplinary teams with students from other schools. They aim to use design for strategy rather than merely for aesthetics and may find jobs as design managers, researchers or business consultants. These 30 programs have formally established hybrid curricula.braziliangraphicdesign.comhttp://www.braziliangraphicdesign.com/2009/11/12/pontificia-universidade-catolica-do-parana-featured-on-the-worlds-best-design-programs-list-by-businessweek-magazine/Itamar Medeirosimedeiros3250000The Right Type of Education | i love typography, the typography and fonts blogurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14872809450311289850-62461b9d14cd942bae251c8c25d5aad32009-11-23T04:49:16.009-05:00Last year Mathieu Christe and Berton Hasebe wrote a very thorough article detailing the general day to day of the Type and Media masters program. With this article we hope to outline an historical overview of the course and provide a brief look at...Last year Mathieu Christe and Berton Hasebe wrote a very thorough article detailing the general day to day of the Type and Media masters program. With this article we hope to outline an historical overview of the course and provide a brief look at...ilovetypography.comhttp://ilovetypography.com/2009/11/20/the-right-type-of-education/Itamar Medeirosimedeiros3251100Dr. Mike Offerman, Capella University: Quality, Access and Transparency in Higher Educationurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8880637348622283155-bab8ca91fe4f107683da1efd0c5e5cc32009-11-20T10:09:27.647-05:00This self-congratulatory, self-righteous and self-serving viewpoint is the real obstacle to progress. Nonetheless, progress is being made. Slowly.This self-congratulatory, self-righteous and self-serving viewpoint is the real obstacle to progress. Nonetheless, progress is being made. Slowly.highereducationmanagement.wordpress.comhttp://highereducationmanagement.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/dr-mike-offerman-capella-university-quality-access-and-transparency-in-higher-education/Keith Hampson, PhDkhampson7043300Reinventing the MBA: 4 Reasons to Mix Business With Design Thinking | Innovationurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6404795278688808743-2dd6dfdeb4a5cbbd8ebb8573c0f18d8e2009-11-20T03:33:55.168-05:00(by Dev Patnaik) We've all heard the news that the traditional MBA framework is broken, but adding courses on business ethics and financial crises won't solve the problem. And although Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, and the rest are all considering bringing new ways of thinking into their hallowed halls, a relatively small school in Canada is actually transforming the meaning of an MBA right before our eyes. The Rotman School of Management, helmed by Roger Martin, proposes a radical idea: to develop business leaders who are well-grounded in multiple disciplines.(by Dev Patnaik) We've all heard the news that the traditional MBA framework is broken, but adding courses on business ethics and financial crises won't solve the problem. And although Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, and the rest are all considering bringing new ways of thinking into their hallowed halls, a relatively small school in Canada is actually transforming the meaning of an MBA right before our eyes. The Rotman School of Management, helmed by Roger Martin, proposes a radical idea: to develop business leaders who are well-grounded in multiple disciplines.fastcompany.comhttp://www.fastcompany.com/blog/dev-patnaik/innovation/reinventing-mba?partner=rssItamar Medeirosimedeiros3252200The University of Cambridge creates 'Sir Arthur Marshall Visiting Professorship of Sustainable Urban Design' positionurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11757898074432400667-4d779948a3e0bff19f709430e42159732009-11-20T05:42:30.488-05:00The University of Cambridge has announced plans to create a new post which will give students, researchers and the wider Cambridge community a chance to benefit from the expertise of a succession of leading design and planning specialists.The University of Cambridge has announced plans to create a new post which will give students, researchers and the wider Cambridge community a chance to benefit from the expertise of a succession of leading design and planning specialists.cambridgenetwork.co.ukhttp://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/article/default.aspx?objid=65034Itamar Medeirosimedeiros3250000Non-Profits and Universities Upgrade to Web Applicant Management Softwareurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4320147140944624308-ed8e58687a667046355d2bd3898f3cd62009-11-17T14:06:11.278-05:00Online web management software for universities, colleges and non-profits, helps streamline the process of organize the student and grant application process. Online web management software for universities, colleges and non-profits, helps streamline the process of organize the student and grant application process. goarticles.comhttp://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=2216358Clint Garwoodcgarwood2150000Why Education Needs Social Mediaurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4934802360949619918-c0c03bfb5cb2af1f621469b6c620f9ba2009-11-13T09:07:20.061-05:00I read an article the other day on John Merrow's blog, titled 'Technology in Schools: Problems & Possibilities.' In it, he outlines three fears he has concerning the implementation of emerging media technologies into education: The digital divide...I read an article the other day on John Merrow's blog, titled 'Technology in Schools: Problems & Possibilities.' In it, he outlines three fears he has concerning the implementation of emerging media technologies into education: The digital divide...business-strategy-innovation.comhttp://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/11/why-education-needs-social-media.htmlBraden Kelleybkelley0344400College Entrance Essaysurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7512706174517309820-1b8bb2f917288499fe876547f879ddae2009-11-10T22:29:34.805-05:00A good quality college entrance essay will not merely consent to you to demonstrate your overall grammar and writing skills, it will also enable you to distinguish yourself as more than just another among the avalanche of application packages that admissions officers find themselves buried under each year.A good quality college entrance essay will not merely consent to you to demonstrate your overall grammar and writing skills, it will also enable you to distinguish yourself as more than just another among the avalanche of application packages that admissions officers find themselves buried under each year.entranceessays.nethttp://entranceessays.netJocelyn Compocjcompoc0142101Building 21st Century Skillsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8895344760770130095-454b0b535c76d2c46154cc9caee1a51a2009-11-11T09:40:08.748-05:00It Doesn't Matter How Long They're in School as Long as They're Learning Skills for the Future by Kathie Thomas Yesterday I wrote about the pros and cons of three-year college versus four-year college. That got me thinking about what we need to do...It Doesn't Matter How Long They're in School as Long as They're Learning Skills for the Future by Kathie Thomas Yesterday I wrote about the pros and cons of three-year college versus four-year college. That got me thinking about what we need to do...business-strategy-innovation.comhttp://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/11/building-21st-century-skills.htmlBraden Kelleybkelley0345500My interview with Burck Smith, CEO of the seriously disruptive venture, Straighterlineurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4534409508950004218-394b8d352b39b955511a3f27cc6ccfd72009-11-11T21:45:54.784-05:00"In most industries, new technologies increase value to the end-user – improved quality, reduced cost, or both. However, education has focused only on expanding access. Costs to the end-user have actually increased.""In most industries, new technologies increase value to the end-user – improved quality, reduced cost, or both. However, education has focused only on expanding access. Costs to the end-user have actually increased."bit.lyhttp://bit.ly/3gIdWNKeith Hampson, PhDkhampson7041100A Brutal Wakeup Call for Part-Time B-Schoolsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6592707967331765828-5ef2412a07e2e07cdda6fc95b0e428d82009-11-06T11:19:31.027-05:00When Megan Lum enrolled in the MBA program for executives at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business last fall, her plan was to use the degree as a stepping-stone to the C-suite. Based on her career trajectory, that goal wasn't so...When Megan Lum enrolled in the MBA program for executives at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business last fall, her plan was to use the degree as a stepping-stone to the C-suite. Based on her career trajectory, that goal wasn't so...BusinessWeekhttp://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_46/b4155048800331.htm?chan=magazine+channel_special+reportGeoff Gloecklerggloeckler2359900AT&T Will Donate Share of $1 Million Netflix Prize to Science Organizations | Epicenterurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2756301521519607362-a505bf6aeb5cbc3e37b904d816c16c932009-11-06T15:38:48.663-05:00The Netflix Prize has at least four more winners. AT&T plans to donate its share of the $1 million Netflix Prize, which was awarded to the team with the best method for improving Netflix’s movie recommendation algorithm, to four science- and youth-oriented organizations.The Netflix Prize has at least four more winners. AT&T plans to donate its share of the $1 million Netflix Prize, which was awarded to the team with the best method for improving Netflix’s movie recommendation algorithm, to four science- and youth-oriented organizations.wired.comhttp://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/11/att-will-donate-share-of-1-million-netflix-prize-to-science-organizations/Terri Griffithtgriffith9861001Interactyx Limited's TOPYX is Named Best of Elearning! 2009 Award Winnerurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15345523273083599989-8606bd12bf8718eb7e675ca638b735522009-11-10T11:30:36.689-05:00We are proud to announce that Interactyx Limited’s eLearning solution, TOPYX®, was named a Best of Elearning! 2009 award winner by Elearning! Magazine. TOPYX® is an affordable eLearning 2.0 Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with integrated social learning, mobile learning and eCommerce functionality fulfilling the modern eLearning needs for corporate training, academic institutions, and small to midsize businesses.We are proud to announce that Interactyx Limited’s eLearning solution, TOPYX®, was named a Best of Elearning! 2009 award winner by Elearning! Magazine. TOPYX® is an affordable eLearning 2.0 Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with integrated social learning, mobile learning and eCommerce functionality fulfilling the modern eLearning needs for corporate training, academic institutions, and small to midsize businesses.interactyx.comhttp://www.interactyx.com/interactyx-limiteds-topyx-is-named-best-of-elearning-2009-award-winnerJeffrey Rothjroth9681100Which High School Students Are Most Likely to Graduate From Collegeurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5892566211500389973-b8047fc1c37f413683e7dc3b24ca84da2009-11-07T21:08:00.357-05:00Parents: Stop fretting so much about which high school your youngsters attend or how they score on the SATs. If you want your student to make it to a bachelor's degree, it's far more important for him or her to earn at least B's in high school and...Parents: Stop fretting so much about which high school your youngsters attend or how they score on the SATs. If you want your student to make it to a bachelor's degree, it's far more important for him or her to earn at least B's in high school and...ihavenet.comhttp://www.ihavenet.com/Education-Which-High-School-Students-Most-Likely-to-Graduate-College.htmlDean Mikelisdmikelis0844400The Aspen Institute's Top 100 Business Schools Integrating CSRurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5687432844520173602-dac143db82eb447e3ef0d3220c731ba12009-11-04T14:20:53.723-05:00The Aspen Institute's Top 100 Business Schools Integrating CSRThe Aspen Institute's Top 100 Business Schools Integrating CSRbeyondgreypinstripes.orghttp://www.beyondgreypinstripes.org/rankings/index.cfmRichard Seshiesrichardahedor1705401Questions to Ask Before Investing in a Prepaid College Savings Planurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14720447825266819612-ccd395f08a7bfa50df21b0f5b3180a542009-11-07T21:11:45.674-05:00Despite all their faults, experts say some of the better "guaranteed" college savings plans are still good options for anyone whose kids are likely to attend participating schools. "Prepaids can play an important role in securing the cost of a...Despite all their faults, experts say some of the better "guaranteed" college savings plans are still good options for anyone whose kids are likely to attend participating schools. "Prepaids can play an important role in securing the cost of a...ihavenet.comhttp://www.ihavenet.com/Personal-Finance-Questions-to-Ask-Before-Investing-in-a-Prepaid-College-Savings-Plan.htmlDean Mikelisdmikelis0840000'Guaranteed' College Savings Plans May Soon Break Promisesurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6518946631993824465-349aa0c9671625bbbe23ababfb5c44292009-11-07T21:10:37.162-05:00In a blow to parents already panicked about their ability to save enough for their children's college costs, some of the safest-sounding college savings plans are foundering. Several plans marketed by states as "guaranteed" to keep up with...In a blow to parents already panicked about their ability to save enough for their children's college costs, some of the safest-sounding college savings plans are foundering. Several plans marketed by states as "guaranteed" to keep up with...ihavenet.comhttp://www.ihavenet.com/Personal-Finance-Guaranteed-College-Savings-Plans-May-Soon-Break-Promises.htmlDean Mikelisdmikelis0840000The News Record - MBA grads not immune to job lossurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15459797687796795641-8e9bc4ed8fb4f51c08ddb4fdc80301282009-11-05T15:57:35.773-05:00Although armed with a master’s of business administration degree, College of Business graduates struggle to secure jobs. The trend parallels the meteoric rise of the unemployment rate in the United States during the last year. The overall...Although armed with a master’s of business administration degree, College of Business graduates struggle to secure jobs. The trend parallels the meteoric rise of the unemployment rate in the United States during the last year. The overall...newsrecord.orghttp://www.newsrecord.org/sections/news/mba-grads-not-immune-to-job-loss-1.2051382Geoff Gloecklerggloeckler2352200Washington U reports 92% placement rate for MBA grads | Mound City Moneyurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9396420718118570800-aed4bd63c1946e3983bfb3a23d9cd3572009-11-05T16:05:58.491-05:00A few years ago, an MBA degree seemed like an instant ticket to riches. The typical graduating MBA would deluged with job offers, complete with signing bonuses and other nice perks. That, however, was before the Wall Street meltdown.A few years ago, an MBA degree seemed like an instant ticket to riches. The typical graduating MBA would deluged with job offers, complete with signing bonuses and other nice perks. That, however, was before the Wall Street meltdown.stltoday.comhttp://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/mound-city-money/st-louis-economy/2009/11/washington-u-reports-92-placement-rate-for-mba-grads/Geoff Gloecklerggloeckler2352200University Of Wyo. Asks For Steep MBA Tuition Hikeurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11715828649309846752-3654e81b90952dc9c56fbb95e53e983d2009-11-05T16:01:45.419-05:00Nov 5, 2009 9:47 am US/Mountain University Of Wyo. Asks For Steep MBA Tuition Hike CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) ― University of Wyoming officials are asking trustees to nearly triple the cost of a Master of Business Administration degree. The university's...Nov 5, 2009 9:47 am US/Mountain University Of Wyo. Asks For Steep MBA Tuition Hike CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) ― University of Wyoming officials are asking trustees to nearly triple the cost of a Master of Business Administration degree. The university's...cbs4denver.comhttp://cbs4denver.com/wireapnewswy/University.of.Wyoming.2.1293653.htmlGeoff Gloecklerggloeckler2350000Interview with Keith Hampsonurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10660641121679622736-6ada5452356d9934a7fcc666edc6f2ce2009-11-03T09:37:45.335-05:00"Our poor track record at innovation in higher education should have taught us by now that isolated efforts by lone faculty members are rarely sustainable, and because of the highly segmented quality of our organizations, poorly communicated (and thus, disseminated). Substantive change requires thoughtful planning, organization-wide coordination to be realized. ""Our poor track record at innovation in higher education should have taught us by now that isolated efforts by lone faculty members are rarely sustainable, and because of the highly segmented quality of our organizations, poorly communicated (and thus, disseminated). Substantive change requires thoughtful planning, organization-wide coordination to be realized. "dreducation.comhttp://www.dreducation.com/2009/11/keith-hampson-director-digital.htmlKeith Hampson, PhDkhampson7042200Education Investment Analysis: Two Sourcesurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5668348854499165460-39efbcf56166998eb0be1f5788fa058e2009-11-02T16:09:08.976-05:00Two U.S. investment firms provide reports on the education industry for interested readers. The reports cover K12, corporate and higher education. The commentary often goes beyond investment-related advice, and addresses policy issues and, of...Two U.S. investment firms provide reports on the education industry for interested readers. The reports cover K12, corporate and higher education. The commentary often goes beyond investment-related advice, and addresses policy issues and, of...highereducationmanagement.wordpress.comhttp://highereducationmanagement.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/education-investment-analysis-two-sources/Keith Hampson, PhDkhampson7041100Why an MBA can cost so muchurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11703844895019999268-399f7be689b56492a5b09496437dd3322009-10-29T14:44:46.292-04:00What goes up must come down -- except, of course, in the world of higher education, where university tuitions tend to go up, and then up some more.
What goes up must come down -- except, of course, in the world of higher education, where university tuitions tend to go up, and then up some more.
vancouversun.comhttp://www.vancouversun.com/business/fp/cost+much/2149156/story.htmlGeoff Gloecklerggloeckler2353300Simon School receives $3M for endowed professorships | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and informationurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2207034216701585489-5f98c9f3954cb9fbc44a7c32eee6fc542009-10-30T17:17:44.382-04:00The Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester received two major gifts from international donors, totaling $3 million, to establish endowed professorships. The Wadhawan family, leaders of a multibillion dollar conglomerate comprising...The Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester received two major gifts from international donors, totaling $3 million, to establish endowed professorships. The Wadhawan family, leaders of a multibillion dollar conglomerate comprising...rbj.nethttp://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=181779Geoff Gloecklerggloeckler2350000