Category Archives: Organizational Learning

Comparisons in Higher Education: Contextual Attributes

In my last post, I described the benefits of secondary data in formalized research and in practical application.  I primarily focused on how the use of government data available through IPEDS facilitates peer comparisons by enabling faculty and academic leaders … Continue reading

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PROPEL – Part II: The Case for Developing an Organizational Change Initiative

As described in Part I of this series, the changing environment of higher education requires that colleges and universities adapt. One time adaptations will not suffice as technology, diverse student bodies, and societal needs continue to evolve more rapidly than … Continue reading

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A Universal Learning System

For the last three days, I’ve had the privilege of attending the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego. The ASU GSV Summit brings together educators, entrepreneurs, funders, and corporations to discuss, reflect on, and propose innovative approaches to improving educational … Continue reading

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PROPEL – Part I: An Overview of a Model for Organizational Change

In my first blog post, Finding and Sharing Meaning: Developing a Community of Practice, I describe how my colleagues frequently seemed hurried and opportunities to pause and reflect before taking action seemed to be lacking. As I was contemplating this … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Faculty Innovation

This afternoon I read a blog post on InsideHigherEd by Steve Mintz titled “Faculty as Drivers of Innovation.” Steve’s blog post delves into the role of faculty and ways in which faculty are valued on campus. He recommends three ways … Continue reading

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