Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education

Higher educations must-read book of 2022! Three higher-ed authors 100+ college and university presidents dozens of actionable insights for academic leaders. The Pursuit of Higher Education is a Time-Honored Tradition ... But Traditions ChangeColleges and universities that provide millions of degree and non-degree credentials each year are a vital backbone of communities and economies. These institutions elevate the critical-thinking capacities of students and learners and they provide crucial job skills and life skills to emerging workforces.But the skills we need the ways in which we collaborate and the very jobs available to graduates are changing. Its time for higher education to start anew. Its time for Commencement into a new era. Institutions must step into the market with things that are scalable and different and accelerated and that really respond to how adults learn. - Dr. Philomena Mantella President Grand Valley State UniversityIn their highly anticipated book born from interviews with 100+ college and university presidents Kate Colbert and Joe Sallustio EdD welcome you into a conversation like no other.Discover how you can seize the moment to change higher education forever.Insights for Higher Education LeadersMaybe youre an administrator. A board member. A member of the faculty or staff. An ed-tech or educational services leader. Or a policymaker. If you work in or around higher education this book was written for you - for your aspirations and your fears for your curiosities and your vision and for your commitment to educate inspire and serve the myriad learners who look to you and your institutions to light the way.Collectively we need to affirm our belief in the power of education to change peoples lives. - Dr. Marvin Krislov President Pace UniversityThrough the eyes of 100+ college and university presidents learn how to: Embrace a new leadership skill set to change your college and your careerSee your mission through a modern lens that creates new opportunitiesInnovate create re-imagine and evolve beyond the status quoAdopt a mindset about the purpose and value of higher education that makes the unimaginable suddenly possibleHave impact far beyond your campus or your local communityCreate relationships partnerships and conversations that break down the walls silos rules and bureaucracies that have held us backSurvive the looming admissions cliff Use your pandemic lessons to create competitive advantagePut students first in all that you doThe Future of Higher Education Is HereI know that brighter days lie ahead. I absolutely know they lie ahead but they will only lie ahead if we work together. - Dr. Chris Roellke President Stetson UniversityCommencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education is a thoughtful and practical review of academia today presented through the words and experiences of 100+ college and university presidents. From online learning to affordability and access from diversity and inclusion to leadership styles no major theme goes unexplored.The only thing that truly gives you resilience is education. - Dr. Irma Beccera President Marymount UniversityFeaturing contributions by Elvin Freytes higher-education expert and co-founder of The EdUp Experience Podcast. With a foreword by Francisco J. Marmolejo Higher Education President Qatar Foundation.