Innovation

The University System of Maryland (USM) is diverse public university system of twelve institutions and two regional centers. The system serves as a cross-section of U.S. higher education, containing three research universities, three HBCUs, the nation’s largest public online university, …

Unity College is a private liberal arts institution enrolling about 750 students on its campus in Unity, Maine. Known as “America’s Environmental College,” the institution is in the midst of a multi-year venture to redefine the higher education experience Unity offers, …

When Helen Drinan assumed the presidency of Simmons College in 2008, the institution was struggling to make its payroll. She soon found that the small women’s college had lost as much as $30 million on anoperating basis for the past several …

The 52,000 students attending Georgia State University exemplify the dramatic shift in the students served by American colleges and universities—60 percent non-white, 33 percent first generation, and 58 percent Pell grant recipients. These populations are historically associated with lower levels of …

As a distinctly urban institution, Drexel University’s physical campus serves a central role in fulfilling the university’s mission. Founded during the Industrial Revolution—a time of rapid change and technological advancement—Drexel has historically demonstrated a spirit of innovation in its educational philosophy …

In an era of increased public skepticism about the value of a liberal arts education and intense competition for students among public, private and for-profit institutions, Agnes Scott College faced formidable headwinds. Only a small percentage of high school girls …

As fiduciaries, governing boards are accountable for the current as well as the future health of their institutions. Considering this responsibility, one of the ways a board adds value is by engaging with and encouraging innovation. This checklist is intended …

Smaller, private, independent institutions of higher education across the United States are facing challenging times. This white paper by Edwin H. Welch, president of the University of Charleston, shares lessons gleaned from the institution’s innovative efforts over almost 30 years. …