Michael G. Dolence and Associates

Final report of the National Commission on Financing 21st Century Higher Education released [download full report (PDF) ] [download Executive Summary only (PDF) ] The Report is the work of the 14-member National Commission on Financing 21st Century Higher Education led by two former governors and includes two state legislators, five university presidents and five private sector CEOs. [ 285 more words ]

http://mgdolence.com/2017/01/26/investing-in-the-future-sharing-responsibility-for-higher-education-attainment-new-report

“Investing in the Future: Sharing Responsibility for Higher Education Attainment” New Report Final report of the National Commission on Financing 21st Century Higher Education released [download full report (PDF) ] [download Executive Summary only (PDF) ] The Report is the work of the 14-m…

I am continuously surprised how far behind too many academics are with respect to digital learning environments, strategies, innovations, and influence on curriculum design, development, deployment toward the emergence of High Performance Learning Environments. This is not by any means everyone but the community is slow compared to the pace of change and the rapidity with which a new global digital learning environment is taking shape. [ 363 more words ]

http://mgdolence.com/2017/01/24/preview-released-of-the-2017-nmc-horizon-report

Preview Released of the 2017 NMC Horizon Report I am continuously surprised how far behind too many academics are with respect to digital learning environments, strategies, innovations, and influence on curriculum design, development, deployment…

In our practice, we encounter a lot of confusion and misguided understandings concerning what Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) and especially, what planning Academic SEM is about (see 50 Losing SEM Strategies). The laments around planning are numerous, "too complex, too big, too long term, make it simple, I need a quick fix..." blah, blah, blah. The cold hard truth is that Academic SEM is not simple and it is a primary reason why it is such an important emerging profession. [ 991 more words. ]

http://mgdolence.com/2016/03/08/integrated-academic-strategic-enrollment-planning-part-9

Integrated Academic Strategic Enrollment Planning: Part 9   In our practice, we encounter a lot of confusion and misguided understandings concerning what Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) and especially, what planning Academic SEM is about (see 5…

MGDA works with curriculum across the entire spectrum of institutional types (see Carnegie Classifications) to enhance curriculum design, development, market value, learning experience, and competitiveness. A few examples are outlined below. In our engagements with clients, we use a variety of methods, tools, and models we have developed over the years to understand and enhance curriculum architecture, program of study design, course design, assessments, and learning experiences. [ 51 more words. ]

http://mgdolence.com/2016/02/12/overview-of-mgda-curriculum-projects/

Overview of MGDA Curriculum Projects MGDA works with curriculum across the entire spectrum of institutional types (see Carnegie Classifications) to enhance curriculum design, development, market value, learning experience, and competi...

One of the great quotes in contemporary American politics: "It's the Economy Stupid" - James Carville (circa 1992 serving as chief campaign strategist) during the first Clinton campaign for President. I often think back to that campaign for the Presidency of the United States and the impact those few words had on the outcome of the election. It brings to mind a nagging malaise among a number of client institutions who wish to energize their recruitment and retention success. [ 558 more words. ]

http://mgdolence.com/2016/02/11/overview-of-mgda-academic-sem-projects/

Overview of MGDA Academic SEM Projects One of the great quotes in contemporary American politics: "It's the Economy Stupid" - James Carville (circa 1992 serving as chief campaign strategist) during the first Clinton campaign for Preside...

The compliance problem is exacerbated by the sheer volume of mandates—approximately 2,000 pages of text—and the reality that the Department of Education issues official guidance to amend or clarify its rules at a rate of more than one document per work day. As a result, colleges and universities find themselves enmeshed in a jungle of red tape, facing rules that are often confusing and difficult to comply with. [ 422 more words. ]

http://mgdolence.com/2015/08/17/compliance-as-a-university-wide-enterprise-issue

Compliance as a University Wide (Enterprise) Issue The compliance problem is exacerbated by the sheer volume of mandates—approximately 2,000 pages of text—and the reality that the Department of Education issues official guidance to amend or clarify...

January 20-22, 2016, Claremont California The design of the Institute for Future Proofing Your Strategic Plan, 2016 recognizes that strategic plans developed under a 20th century paradigm and context do not adequately prepare institutions for the realities of the emerging global digital learning ecosystem. There is mounting evidence that the condition of higher education grows more ominous. (Higher Education: Apocalypse Now?) [ 691 more words. ]

http://mgdolence.com/2015/08/05/future-proofing-your-strategic-plan-january-2016

Future Proofing Your Strategic Plan, January 2016   January 20-22, 2016, Claremont California The design of the Institute for Future Proofing Your Strategic Plan, 2016 recognizes that strategic plans developed under a 20th century paradigm an...

The impact of accumulated debt on federal financial aid policy/funding, state financing of higher education, institutional enrollment strategies, and student college going decisions is complex and difficult to unravel. The New York Federal Reserve Bank has released a staff report contributing to the understanding of the complex intertwined dynamics that deserves a thorough read and discussion at the institutional strategy level. [ 810 more words. ]

http://mgdolence.com/2015/08/03/understanding-accumulated-student-debt-rising-tuition-public-policy

Understanding Accumulated Student Debt, Rising Tuition, Public Policy The impact of accumulated debt on federal financial aid policy/funding, state financing of higher education, institutional enrollment strategies, and student college going decisions is complex and ...

October 19-21, 2015, Claremont California The Academic SEM Curriculum Development & Revitalization Workshop (view agenda) recognizes that enrollment performance and the quality of the curriculum can both be significantly enhanced when curriculum is prepared, aligned, reengineered, or tweaked with enrollment markets in mind. The workshop articulates methods to recalibrate fundamental curriculum design and content to better align with the enrollment marketplace. [ 751 more words. ]

http://mgdolence.com/2015/07/28/curriculum-development-revitalization-workshop

Curriculum Development & Revitalization Workshop   October 19-21, 2015, Claremont California The Academic SEM Curriculum Development & Revitalization Workshop  (view agenda) recognizes that enrollment performance and the quality of the c...

Future Proofing Your Strategic Plan (10 urgent things that should not be delayed)

http://mgdolence.com/2015/07/14/future-proofing-your-strategic-plan-10-urgent-things-that-should-not-be-delayed

Future Proofing Your Strategic Plan (10 urgent things that should not be delayed) There is mounting evidence that the condition of higher education grows more ominous. (Higher Education: Apocalypse Now?)  One thing has become crystal clear -- no more business as usual. Strategic...

"We had some pretty good candidates for our SEM leader but in the end I went with the bubbly, energetic, very positive attitude over the experience because the experience one dwelled too much on the challenges and problems. I think attitude wins over experience." - President on selection of a VP for Enrollment Management "I really don't want to hear about long term anything. [ 220 more words. ]

http://mgdolence.com/2015/06/11/losing-sem-strategies

Losing SEM Strategies "We had some pretty good candidates for our SEM leader but in the end I went with the bubbly, energetic, very positive attitude over the experience because the experience one dwelled too much on th...

The three foundational elements of NASA's evolving technology strategy include Roadmaps for 15 Technologies, a Strategic Technology Investment Plan (STIP), and a software system to integrate and manage it all called TechPort. In 2010, NASA developed a set of Technology Roadmaps to guide the development of space technologies. The draft 2015 NASA Technology Roadmaps expand and update the original roadmaps, providing extensive details about anticipated NASA mission capabilities and associated technology development needs. [ 598 more words. ]

http://mgdolence.com/2015/06/02/nasas-evolving-technology-strategy-what-can-higher-education-learn

NASA’s Evolving Technology Strategy: What can Higher Education Learn? The three foundational elements of NASA's evolving technology strategy include Roadmaps for 15 Technologies, a Strategic Technology Investment Plan (STIP), and a software system to integrate and ma...