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Colleges Collaborate Across Campus for Student Success

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Jun 2

This piece is a great reminder that student success doesn’t happen in silos, and it definitely shouldn’t depend on one department carrying the weight. (And collaborative models aren’t just for physical campuses!)
www.insidehighered.com/news/student...

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Promoting student success requires more than just leadership, higher ed leaders say; it necessitates campuswide buy-in and strategic decision-making.

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EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · May 28

Kermit the Frog gave a commencement speech last week. 🐸
It was heartfelt, intentional—and, honestly? A masterclass in communication.

In our latest blog, Emily Haworth shares what Higher Ed leaders can learn from the way his message stuck.
#EduSky #AcademicSky
www.educredservices.com/blog/communi...

What Higher Ed Can Learn from Kermit the Frog’s Commencement Address — EduCred Services | Higher Education Consultants

Learn how Kermit the Frog's 2025 commencement speech at the University of Maryland offers surprisingly sharp lessons in higher education communication. From tone and storytelling to consistency and co...

State Licensure: When Red Tape Makes a Safety Net — EduCred Services | Higher Education Consultants

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · May 20

A little Tuesday motivation from one of the best. ✍️ ✨
➡️ There’s always room to evolve.
➡️ There’s always time to realign.
➡️ And yes, it’s never too late to lead with intention.
Here’s to growth at every stage. 🌱
#EduSky #AcademicSky #LifelongLearning

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EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Apr 15

"State licensure isn’t just bureaucracy for bureaucracy’s sake—we promise. It’s how they protect their own capacity to meet local needs through high-quality, mission-driven institutions." #AcademicSky #EDUSky

Curious how it all works (and why it matters)? ⬇️
www.educredservices.com/blog/state-l...

State licensure is more than red tape; it’s a vital safeguard in higher education. Learn how it protects students, ensures program quality, and supports compliance for online and licensure-based progr...

Can Colleges Do More to Help Students Succeed? - EdSurge News

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Mar 19

🎓 Are today’s students ready for college? Or is it time for colleges to get ready for today's students? 🤔
www.edsurge.com/news/2025-03...
#HigherEd #StudentSuccess #EquityInEducation #AcademicSky #EduSky

“The narrative of everybody’s less well prepared is actually not as [helpful], as we need to be prepared for having really capable students coming in … ...

www.edsurge.com

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Mar 18

⚽ Higher Ed Needs More Ted Lasso Energy in Advising 🚀
The best advisors don’t just help students stay on track—they help them believe in themselves.

⚡Our new blog discusses The Ted Lasso Effect in academic advising: www.educredservices.com/blog/humaniz...
#HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Humanizing Academic Advising: The Ted Lasso Effect — EduCred Services | Higher Education Consultants

Academic advising should be more than just course selection—it should be a transformative experience. Inspired by Ted Lasso’s leadership style, this blog explores how a coaching mindset can improve ad...

Feeling Lucky? - The importance of building an institutional foundation on trust, not chance. — EduCred Services | Higher Education Consultants

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Mar 17

🍀 Feeling lucky? Or is success really about trust, integrity, and doing the right thing? Institutions that invest in students, their missions, & building trust are the ones that truly make a difference. www.educredservices.com/blog/2021/3/...
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“We can change the world for the better, one person at a time.” ~ Bob Chapman

The Unsung Heroines of Higher Education: Women Who Changed Academia — EduCred Services | Higher Education Consultants

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EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Mar 10

This month, we honor the trailblazing women who reshaped education, challenged the status quo, and paved the way for future generations. Their work isn’t finished yet—so let’s keep going! 💪 #AcademicSky #WomensHistoryMonth
www.educredservices.com/blog/womens-...

This Women's History Month, meet some of the women who revolutionized higher education. From founding colleges to breaking racial barriers, these unsung heroines paved the way for academic equality.

Beyond the Emerald City: Essential Skills and General Education Matter in Higher Education — EduCred Services | Higher Education Consultants

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EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Feb 18

✨🎭 What can Elphaba teach us about higher ed? 🎓💡

In Wicked, she learns that success isn’t just about talent—it’s about critical thinking, resilience, and challenging the status quo. The same is true for today’s students! 🚀

📖 www.educredservices.com/blog/beyond-...

Elphaba’s journey in Wicked highlights the essential skills students need to thrive in today’s world—critical thinking, adaptability, ethics, and innovation. We're looking at how higher education can ...

State Licensure for Higher Education – What Does My School Need to Do? — EduCred Services | Higher Education Consultants

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Feb 12

🏛️ State Licensure in Higher Ed: Still a Must-Know! 📜✨
While regulations evolve, the fundamentals of compliance and strategic planning stay the same. #EduSky #AcademicSky
🔗 Read it here: www.educredservices.com/blog/2023/9/...

Join us as our higher education state licensure specialist answers some of the questions we get most frequently about state licensure requirements. Understand state licensure requirements for higher e...

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Feb 11

👩‍🔬🔬 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🌍✨ From unlocking the secrets of the universe to making groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, technology, and (yes) higher education compliance, women in STEM are shaping the future in ways big and small. 🚀🔎

Cartoon of four women in a classroom working on STEM-related activities (chemistry, blueprints, robotics, and economics)

The Enrollment Cliff: How Fewer Applicants Are Reshaping Higher Education

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Feb 10

"Colleges and universities that adapt to the shifting landscape by offering more flexible, career-focused, and accessible education models will thrive." ✅

🔗 Read more: forbes.com/sites/scottw...

The so-called "enrollment cliff" — a sharp decline in the number of traditional college-aged students — is no longer a distant threat.

forbes.com

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Feb 3

🔎 “There will be— and we don’t know the scope of it yet— efforts to use accreditors to advance the administration’s policies.” — Jon Fansmith, ACE
What does this mean for institutions? More uncertainty.

www.highereddive.com/news/accredi...

#HigherEd #Accreditation #EducationPolicy #TitleIV #DEI

Accreditors brace for Trump’s promised higher ed shakeup

At Council for Higher Education Accreditation's annual conference, sector leaders shared the policy shifts they're expecting under the new administration.

www.highereddive.com

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Jan 31

"We should...enable them to make wise choices. We should also take steps to improve completion rates. But taken as a whole, a college education typically improves students’ subsequent earnings considerably."
www.chronicle.com/article/yes-...
#HigherEd #EducationForAll #StudentSuccess

Opinion | Yes, College Is ‘Worth It’

It’s time to retire skepticism around the value of a degree.

www.chronicle.com

Higher Ed in 2025: Thriving Through Strategic Adaptation — EduCred Services | Higher Education Consultants

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Jan 27

"At a time when there are fewer and fewer direct witnesses of the Holocaust, marking the twilight of what historian Annette Wieviorka calls 'the era of the witness,' we must commit ourselves with ever greater gravity to the perpetuation of its memory." -Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Jan 21

Higher ed in 2025 is changing fast. 📚 Students want more, tech is advancing, and compliance keeps shifting.

Stay compliant. Stay competitive. Stay student-focused.
www.educredservices.com/blog/higher-...

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Discover how higher education institutions can thrive in 2025 by focusing on foundational priorities like accreditation, state licensure, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness. Learn act...

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EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Dec 18

🎄✨ Reimagining holiday cheer, one lesson at a time! ✨🎄
🎁 "Celebrate the small victories, the lessons learned, and the connections made. Life is a beautiful, messy work in progress—and that’s something to be grateful for."

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#HolidaySeason #HappyHolidays #Spirited #AChristmasCarol

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EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Dec 13

Great question! 🤝 We generally recommend a hybrid approach: building on the incremental method to ensure continuity with the activity-based approach to align with strategic goals.
This helps balance predictable expenses with room for innovation.
#HigherEd #StrategicPlanning #Budgeting

The Power of Personal Storytelling in Higher Education Leadership

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Dec 12

🎤✨ Sharing personal stories is about building trust and inspiring action.

"When leaders share stories authentically, we foster trust and encourage deeper connections with our students, faculty, alumni, donors, and other stakeholders."

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#AcademicSky

In a time of increasing skepticism and political division, higher education leaders must find new ways to connect with their communities. Devorah Lieberman, president emerita of the University of La V...

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EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Dec 10

💡💬 “Budgeting isn’t a solo project; it’s a collaborative process that affects every corner of the institution. Engage department heads, faculty, and staff early to gather input and ensure their needs are reflected."
www.educredservices.com/blog/10-thin...
#HigherEd #StrategicPlanning #Budgeting

10 Things to Remember When Preparing Your Institution’s 2025 Budget — EduCred Services | Higher Education Consultants

Budget season is here! As higher education institutions tackle their 2025 budgets, here are 10 essential tips to align finances with strategic goals, enhance efficiency, and prepare for future uncerta...

What Higher Ed Needs From Its Leaders Right Now

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Dec 9

🔥🚀 Change isn’t always easy, but it’s essential!
"Challenges, whether they’re to the business model or to traditional modes of delivering learning, mean college leaders will need to be courageous.."
www.chronicle.com/newsletter/t...
#HigherEducation #OnlineLearning #HigherEdLeadership #HigherEdNews

In this era of mounting pressures, presidents must be financially literate, empathetic, courageous, and good at building trust.

www.chronicle.com

EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Dec 5

🌟📚 Transfer students might be some of the most engaged learners on campus. 📖

“Transfer students outperform expectations because they’ve already proven they’re ready to overcome challenges and succeed.”

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#TransferStudents #StudentEngagement #HigherEdLeadership #EquityInEducation

Want to Find Highly Engaged Students at 4-Year Colleges? Look at Transfer Students - EdSurge News

Students who transfer from community colleges to four-year universities are often more motivated and engaged in the classroom than students who arrive ...

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EduCred Services @educredservices.bsky.social · Dec 3

💰✨ Budgets: the unsung heroes of higher ed success! In this week's blog, we’re looking at how to make the process less stressful and a lot more strategic. 🧠📊
www.educredservices.com/blog/10-things-to-remember-budget

#StrategicPlanning #FY2025 #HigherEducation #HigherEd #HigherEdLeadership

10 Things to Remember When Preparing Your Institution’s 2025 Budget — EduCred Services | Higher Education Consultants

Budget season is here! As higher education institutions tackle their 2025 budgets, here are 10 essential tips to align finances with strategic goals, enhance efficiency, and prepare for future uncerta...