Navigating the 21st Century Dilemmas of Global Higher Education*
The landscape of higher education is undergoing profound transformations since the start of the century. From the rise of digital...
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German Ramirez
Mar 4, 20213 min read
Emerging Traits of the Post Corona University
In the years ahead higher education will likely remain, along with other institutions, an effective force for the betterment of...
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German Ramirez
Dec 10, 20202 min read
Awareness in Charting Unknown Waters
No matter how difficult the circumstances may be, individuals, organizations and societies at large can always act to attain desirable...
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German Ramirez
Oct 13, 20202 min read
Shedding Light in UnusualTimes: Excerpts from the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”
Amidst the reigning confusion of our time, it’s comforting to hear voices that rise above the existing noise to highlight important...
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German A. Ramirez
Sep 8, 20202 min read
The Mission of the University: Revisiting Ortega y Gasset
As we continue to navigate this unprecedented era with challenges and opportunities in so many different domains, one can ask: How can...
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German A. Ramirez and Monica L. Gonzalez
Jul 7, 20203 min read
What Higher Ed Leaders Can Learn from the Stoics
“What is the fruit of these [Stoic] teachings? Only the most beautiful and proper harvest of the truly educated-tranquility, fearlessness...
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German A. Ramirez and Monica L. Gonzalez
May 28, 20202 min read
The Well-Equipped Graduate
The Covid-19 pandemic and its forced lockdown has given all of us plenty of time to reflect about what really matters in life. In this...
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German A. Ramirez
Apr 30, 20202 min read
Time for being Strategic: now or never
None of us has a crystal ball to foresee how the post Covid-19 future would look like for the university sector worldwide, but one thing...
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German A. Ramirez
Mar 10, 20203 min read
Making the most of online teaching & learning in times of crisis
Whether your institution has been using online learning for a while or is considering it to respond to the recent restrictions on student...
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German A. Ramirez
Feb 13, 20202 min read
Academic Management Systems: 8 areas of benefit
Following our last entry making the case for the use of Academic Management Systems (AMS), in this post we highlight some benefits of...
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German A. Ramirez
Dec 18, 20193 min read
Why should universities prioritize having an Academic Management System?
These are not easy times for higher education institutions. Colleges and universities (regardless of their size, nature and location) are...
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German A. Ramirez
Nov 19, 20192 min read
Financing and Internationalization of Higher Education in Europe (Part 2)
As indicated in our last entry, in this post we briefly comment on the EAIE Barometer findings related to financial constraints to...
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German A. Ramirez
Oct 3, 20193 min read
Financing and Internationalization of Higher Education in Europe (Part 1)
Financial resources play a crucial role enabling and sustaining internationalization – from program design to inception and delivery. The...
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German A. Ramirez and Monica L. Gonzalez
Aug 5, 20192 min read
For-profit Higher Education: A Challenging Balancing Act
In this posting we reflect on a few aspects observed after several decades working in for-profit universities in the US and abroad....
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German A. Ramirez
Mar 19, 20193 min read
Every University Must Have a Data Strategy
In this month’s post, we emphasize the need for universities to have a data strategy that contributes to the achievement of the...
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German A. Ramirez
Feb 6, 20194 min read
Current Global Trends and What's in for Colleges and Universities
In this first post of 2019, we review a few of the most visible societal trends and point to its potential impact on higher education...
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German Ramirez
Dec 13, 20182 min read
GRG Education partners with IQ Analytics to launch EduIndex™, a business analytics and management pe
As part of its continued commitment to providing solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness in higher education, GRG Education...
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German A. Ramirez
Oct 24, 20181 min read
Key Drivers for Successful Digital Transformation
Higher education institutions worldwide are facing the challenge of adapting to the digital era. This implies embarking in a process that...
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German A. Ramirez
Aug 17, 20182 min read
A Glimpse at the Future of Online Higher Education
In reviewing a recent OBHE report on the state of global online higher education, two things appear clear upfront: online programs have...
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German A. Ramirez
Jul 23, 20182 min read
Business as Usual?
In January of this year, under the title a "A Binary Higher Ed Sector", we commented on the somewhat dramatic landscape of the American...
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