The First for Firsts

by Desiree Padron First. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with being first. For some it’s the satisfaction that you are the best-a winner. For others, it’s a culmination of decisions, preparations, determination, efforts and perhaps even a touch of luck...

2021 NASH TS3 Convening Takeaways: Equity in Action

by Maria Ishaq Khan On April 29, 2021, higher education leaders representing 18 university systems from 14 states came together at the NASH TS3 convening, focused on equity in action in their systems and at their campuses. Speaking to over 150 attendees, Dr. Rebecca...

Long Life Learning

by Ken O’Donnell, Vice Provost, California State University, Dominguez Hills Earlier this month the UPCEA held its annual conference, convening leaders in professional, continuing, and distance education. Although attending was a first for me, I learned we’ve...

A Teachable Moment: Educating for Democracy

by Nancy S. Shapiro, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Education and Outreach, University System of Maryland   As educators, we have a unique responsibility and opportunity to address the dangerous attacks on our democratic republic that we have experienced over...

University System of Georgia HIPs Scaled Implementation of HIPs

by Bruce Vandal and Robert Todd, University System of Georgia Catalyzed through its participation in the NASH TS3 Equitable High Impact Practices (HIPs) project 2018-2020, the University System of Georgia (USG) has embarked on a systemwide initiative to ensure...