Higher Ed Shark Week: What’s Lurking Beneath Your Institution?
As higher education accreditation consultants, our job isn't to tell you that the scary things don't exist. It's to tell you which risks are actually likely, so you can spend your energy (and your budget) accordingly. We're the friend on the beach towel next to you saying, "For sure, keep an eye on the water, but you're turning pink." That's where we come in. As higher education accreditation consultants, part of our job is helping institutions worry about the right things. So, in honor of the season, let's look at some worries we hear all the time (especially from new institutions), and what should be worried about instead.
Cool Books, Hot Days Ahead: What We're Reading This Summer
Reading is the rare kind of summer "productivity" that’s both good for you and fun. Every year, our team swaps recommendations for the season ahead: ideally one book to sharpen the professional saw (this is a metaphor; we don’t typically use saws in our work) and one purely for the joy of reading.
Unhack Your Summer: Why Real Rest Beats “Productivity Hacks” Every Time
Should you wake up at 4 AM, meditate for two hours, jump in your infrared sauna, spend an hour in your sensory deprivation tank, and then blend up a smoothie made with kelp harvested from your very own aquatic garden? I don’t know, maybe. But is that advice coming from a single person with no kids, a home gym, a personal chef, and a team of assistants?
Summer Reading List for Professional and Personal Growth
Whether you're seeking to enhance your professional skills, gain new insights for personal growth, or simply enjoy a captivating story, our team has curated a list of must-read books to enrich your summer.