Love the notion of students helping to create authentic assessments for other learners! This empowers students & also honors the work experience, insights, and competencies they bring to the table. #AcademicSky #EduSky #assessment

We talk all the time about data-informed decision making, but there's a lot of confusion about which data we're talking about here. I break it down: #highered #accreditation #AcademicSky #EduSky robertarossfisher.com/key-assessme...

CHEA President Paydar opines on the role of #AI within the #highered #accreditation landscape. He's spot on. AI is here & we need to find ways to use it to support our collective work. But we have use it ethically & responsibly. 1/2 #AcademicSky www.chea.org/can-accredit...

There's no stress quite like accreditation stress. #highered #accreditation #AcademicSky #EduSky robertarossfisher.com/accreditatio...

#highereducation #accreditation #qualityassurance #AcademicSky #EduSky Quality assurance in higher education is no longer just about meeting accreditation standards—it’s about building smarter systems that drive institutional and programmatic success. robertarossfisher.com/smarter-qual...

Giving a heartfelt SHOUT OUT to Franciscan University of Steubenville and the Education Department's excellent team for this impressive recognition, led by their amazing chair, Rebecca Rook, Ph.D.! #highered #accreditation #CAEP #educatorprep #AcademicSky #EduSky youtu.be/oIM4m5qjTcw?...

Got 1 1/2 minutes? Here I discuss how colleges & universities can prepare for an upcoming accreditation site visit. #AcademicSky #EduSky #accreditation #consulting us02web.zoom.us/clips/share/...

Need a word of encouragement today? Got 69 seconds? #highered #accreditation #AcademicSky #EduSky us02web.zoom.us/clips/share/...

I LOVE helping colleges & universities be their very best! Need help, or know of an institution that does? I explain more in my video clip: #AcademicSky #EduSky us02web.zoom.us/clips/share/...

I LOVE helping colleges & universities be their very best! Need help, or know of an institution that does? I explain more in my video clip: #AcademicSky #EduSky us02web.zoom.us/clips/share/...

In 1 1/2 minutes, you can learn my tips for getting started on your next accreditation site visit. If you have questions, feel free to reach out! #highereducation #accreditation #AcademicSky #EduSky us02web.zoom.us/clips/share/...

Within #highereducation, it may be best for individual institutions to create their own #AI chatbots to ensure bot output reflects their particular mission. 1/5 #AcademicSky www.afterbabel.com/p/artificial...

Stressed out? Feel the weight of the world on your shoulders? Do yourself a favor a take a moment to watch w/ the volume turned up. Much cheaper than therapy.

I admit I can get "in the weeds" sometimes when it comes to things like #highereducation #accreditation. So, here's an article that provides a good introduction to this "land I live in." If you have any questions, feel free to reach out through my website. www.forbes.com/advisor/educ...

Small colleges face a big challenge: how to disaggregate assessment data when the student body is too small or homogenous. In my latest blog post, I share practical ways to make data-informed decisions—even with limited data. 📊 Read more: robertarossfisher.com/using-data-t... #HigherEd #AcademicSky

When it makes me laugh out loud, I have to share it.

When it makes me laugh out loud, I have to share it.

Performative politics may seem like a fun or entertaining way to win an election, but it has long term consequences. Call me old fashioned, but I still believe politicians should be public servants committed to serving the greater good.

A few takeaways: (1) #Highered institutions are better at enrolling students than retaining them; (2) They need to improve their processes for identifying at-risk students & providing support; #AcademicSky #EduSky www.insidehighered.com/news/student...

1/2 I've either observed or experienced every one of these. It's even worse when the image of a leader or supervisor comes to mind, because that person sets the example & creates a work culture for the entire department. #AcademicSky #EduSky media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2...

1/2 Quality assurance is the wheel that steers the ship & keeps it from sinking. It requires having experienced staff to make sure #highered institutions are using solid assessments, are collecting & analyzing data, & helping admins to make data-informed programmatic decisions. #AcademicSky #EduSky

Sincere congratulations to the 34 educator preparation programs that earned #accreditation through Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in Spring 2025! I'm also happy to share that 3 of those programs were my clients. 1/3 #AcademicSky #EduSky caepnet.org/~/media/File...

This speaks to the need for more apprenticeships, microcredentialing & competency-based education programs. #Highered institutions must be nimble, innovative & willing to change with the times. #AcademicSky #EduSky www.highereddive.com/news/employe...

100%. Cancer is a relentless, often silent killer and even if you survive, it changes your life forever. There's no room for even a syllable of unkindness toward anyone afflicted with this horrible illness.

We can survive without our precious electronic devices & other modern conveniences, but we won't be on this earth long without bees. Organic gardening is the way to go. Marigolds and mint worked wonders in keeping the pests at bay in my garden last year, & milkweed attracted the butterflies & bees.

Each #highered institution has a unique mission & plays an important role in educating our citizenry & workforce. It's a shame to see so many struggling. Only those who are visionary, strategic, & nimble enough to make data-informed changes will likely survive. hechingerreport.org/losing-faith...

1/2 Interesting article - #AI is quickly interfacing with many aspects of our lives including in #highered. If you're a professor or an academic administrator, this may be a good springboard for discussion & policy development. #AcademicSky #EduSky www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/t...

Anyone involved in #highered #accreditation needs to keep an eye on the new "accrediting bodies" that will start popping up over the next couple of years. www.republicreport.org/2025/meet-th...

1/2: This statement is absolutely correct. That said, I'm not a fan of state legislatures mandating or abolishing specific instructional methods. #AcademicSky #EduSky missouriindependent.com/2025/05/02/a...

Am curious: Has anyone experienced this at your #highered institution? #AcademicSky #EduSky hechingerreport.org/as-bot-stude...

I think we're going to see a LOT more #highered #accreditation bodies emerging in the next year or two. What I'm not sure of is how @chea.org's work will be impacted, given that they recognize accreditors. Thoughts, anyone? #AcademicSky #EduSky www.highereddive.com/news/educati...

"Among the grants cut were funding for research into online STEM education for girls and a project that sought to make scientific conferences more accessible to scholars at rural institutions." #AcademicSky #EduSky www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...

Some excellent topics in the first issue of the AIUS Journal of Research & Scholarship. Journal article discussions can be a wonderful form of professional development for your department or #highered institution. #AcademicSky #EduSky careered.libguides.com/aiusjournal/...

TIC-TOC: The 2025 EPP Annual Accreditation Report is open for providers to complete by April 30, 2025. All providers, regardless of accreditation status, are required to complete an annual report. #highered #accreditation #CAEP ⏰

From a #highered #accreditation perspective, we're always looking for ways to learn more about student satisfaction, both during enrollment and & post-graduation. It's always been a challenge to get students to respond to survey requests. 1/2 #AcademicSky #EduSky

This is my idea of a peaceful existence. Thank you for sharing a bit of paradise with us, @glastomichelle.bsky.social

We've been the envy of the world because of our medical advances which have come from grant-funded research. Because of politics, these cuts are going to affect every person, regardless of who they voted for. www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...

An insightful op-ed from Janis Ellis, who compares what's happening in our country to something many of us can relate to: Termites. While they can be a considerable challenge, the good news is that termites can be defeated. missouriindependent.com/2025/04/21/i...

Not sure where we'd be without the @aclu.org. Sincere appreciation.

Higher education has become a political punching bag. Ironically, most of the politicians who are attacking deep learning, critical thinking, and research attended the institutions now under attack. 1/2 #AcademicSky #EduSky

I'm fascinated by this strategy-it relates to dispositions or "soft skills" that educator prep programs recognize are so crucial in teaching success. Would love to know your thoughts. 1/2 #AcademicSky #EduSky

If you haven’t done so already, I’d recommend first taking a look at the “Butterflies” video, and then the website (lnkd.in/gMg-hPgV). Might be a good #AI discussion resource in teacher education courses & faculty workshops. 1/2 #AcademicSky #EduSky matterandspace.com

Ah, yes--my good friend ChatGPT and I engage in some interesting "discussions" at times. A major concern I have though is how MANY users just accept results at face value without questioning accuracy. #AI errors are so common--always verify through other sources. #AcademicSky #EduSky

I have no problem with the metrics identified here: "...participating colleges would need to meet a number of new criteria, such as a minimum 54% graduation rate, a 67% retention rate and certain affordability benchmarks." #AcademicSky #EduSky www.highereddive.com/news/florida...

Got a kid in college or getting ready to start in a year or two? Might want to check out this list of at-risk institutions--several of which are in the Show-Me State: #AcademicSky #EduSky #highered sfstl.org/unprecedente...

Why is the TX Supreme Court asking for public comment? Rather than interpreting law, the state's highest court is conducting a poll. Politicizing #accreditation is a HORRIBLE idea. Deadline to submit comments to the court: July 1. #AcademicSky #EduSky www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

For all its warts, programmatic #highered #accreditation matters. It's expensive & requires a commitment to continuous program improvement, but this study is clear: Students benefit by graduating from accredited programs. #AcademicSky #EduSky www.einpresswire.com/article/7934...

The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr., Einstein on Race &Racism & a biography of Jackie Robinson have been removed from the U.S. Naval Academy's library. Those are only 3 of 900 books that have been culled or scheduled for review--so far. #AcademicSky #EduSky www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u...

Just like our public schools, I see NPR & PBS as national treasures. Coming from a very rural, humble background, I never had the opportunities those from affluent families had. Thank goodness for public institutions. Anyone else feel the same? www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/b...

DEADLINE REMINDER: Don't forget, Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredited educator prep programs -- The deadline to submit your Annual Report is April 30. All providers, regardless of #accreditation status are required to complete an annual report. 1/3 #AcademicSky