A crucial part of a college education has become considerably more complicated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. College years are supposed to be used for learning and exploring new things as...

Amid our new reality, most schools and institutions of higher learning have been closed until further notice. However, students still need to learn and faculty still need to teach therefore...

ATD offers students the opportunity to further their professional development by applying for a membership, conference, or workshop scholarship. Students in a doctoral, graduate, or...

Looking back over the past year, I would like to share what I did that allowed me to accomplish several large goals in less than a year. In this post, I would like to share my top five tips...

There are two significant factors facing higher education leaders: the greater risks our institutions operate under, and the need to rely upon the skills of many others to navigate through...

Ask a salesperson about objections. Hell tell you its a natural part of change.

For decades, we have acknowledged that when young girls self esteem is eroded early in their lives, it can have a negative lifelong ripple effect on their educational choices, career...

As leaders in higher education, it is truly difficult to pull together all the management skills existing in the mixed field experiences of our professionals. Higher Risks Today, leaders in...

The pressure is on in higher education. The need for effective leadership throughout university systems is undeniably huge, while the prioritization of internal leadership development is...

As we begin to prepare for our fall classes, we must maintain a balance between what we deliver and how we deliver it. Our responsibility is to teach students how to think, versus what to...

Innovative learning leaders have long advocated using social media to connect with students in our courses. These tools can help instructors be more present and relatable in the stream of...

Calling all higher education professionals: Who plans to attend the ATD 2016 International Conference Exposition in Denver, May 22-25? Youll get to meet other ATD members who work in...

Knowing when to say yes or no to a job offer is important for every professional, whether youre in talent development or another field. Its your responsibility to handle job offers with...

Whether you are thinking of adding a degree to your current instructional design skill set or learning a new skill set for a career change, the options for online training abound. One...

Weve all seen something and thought, Wow, that looks like more effort than its worth. When it comes to choosing whether to continue your education beyond a four-year degree, it becomes...

ATD John Con Membership Scholarships: Kate Aument Boise State University (Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning) Kelly Kuhn Xavier University (Human Resource Development/...

As a higher education and talent development professional, I initially had a challenging time determining whether to pursue the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)...

Colleges and universities have entered a new learning frontier. To survive and grow in this new reality, colleges and universities must adapt their programs, administrative processes, and...

Experiential learning is one of the richest, most effective learning tools. Here are two examples of higher education institutions that corporations have noticed and partnered with because...

I had the privilege to attend the Government Workforce: Learning Innovations conference on September 10, 2015. The conference began with a keynote speech from Carolyn Colvin, Acting...