by Allen Taylor | Apr 3, 2025 | HEat Index
In this week’s issue, we discuss one of my favorite topics—data-empowered decision making. Given the assorted issues facing higher education, using data to inform and support our decisions is critical, especially as we navigate ongoing debates about return on...
by Allen Taylor | Mar 27, 2025 | HEat Index
This week, we continue our discussions about the potential impacts from the changes at the Department of Education with a specific focus on federal student aid. After that, we consider the usefulness of role-based dashboards compared with generic ones before closing...
by Allen Taylor | Mar 20, 2025 | HEat Index
As political pressures on higher education intensify, it’s more important than ever to consider the value institutions bring to their communities. In this week’s issue, we explore the struggles of regional public universities, the growing public demand for...
by Allen Taylor | Mar 14, 2025 | HEat Index
A quick head’s up. Yes, we’re discussing the Department of Education layoffs this week. While we try to steer clear of politics, it’s essential to examine how these changes will affect institutions and higher education as a whole. After exploring these impacts,...
by Allen Taylor | Mar 6, 2025 | HEat Index
Once upon a time, a higher education-focused ed tech company set out to evolve its enterprise reporting solution, shifting from web viewing to web doing… Did that opening give you flashbacks to childhood story time? Do you remember snuggling in bed or gathering around...
by Allen Taylor | Feb 27, 2025 | HEat Index
Leading a college or university in 2025 is no easy task, and the latest Inside Higher Ed Survey of College and University Presidents gives us a fascinating glimpse into how institutional leaders view the challenges ahead. This week, we look at the survey’s findings,...
