The Chronicle of Higher Education

Networking is more important than ever. But many students are intimidated by the prospect of attending career events or requesting informational interviews. Rachel Coppola, the University of Delaware’s director of life design and career integration, suggests that “networking” just needs a new definition.

"If the place that you are at is not seeing the gem that you are, see you later." Various higher-ed leaders share their candid advice on what it takes to succeed in the world of academia. Read what they have to say in these key takeaways from a recent Chronicle virtual forum.

Higher-education leaders have been laser-focused on how students use AI to complete coursework. Now, they’re exploring their own use cases.

Networking didn’t come naturally to Erica Li, a computer-science student at Hunter College. But it eventually led her to a computing conference in San Diego, an AI and machine learning fellowship at Cornell, and internships at Girls Who Code, Girlstart, and LinkedIn.

“Student Success” no longer just means acquiring a diploma. Today, higher-education leaders are taking more responsibility for student experiences on campus and their ability to thrive after graduation. Learn more about the origins of the student-success movement and see how colleges provide holistic, personalized support to their students.

Compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act will get you through an audit, but will it create lasting change on campus? Join us for a free webinar on Wed., Oct. 8 to hear from a panel of experts on how to build a safer campus. Participants will walk away with practical strategies connecting policy, research, and leadership for real cultural change.