By now, most readers are aware of the significant tensions facing higher education institutions. Challenges include declining enrollments, increases in tuition that make higher education out of reach for many potential students, and closures and mergers of at least 49 colleges over the past five years (Drozdowski, 2024). Is there a viable middle ground between making higher education accessible only to those who can afford it and accommodating those who need more flexibility in terms of access and affordability?

Distinguishing Your University with Teaching Excellence
Colleges and universities do many things to distinguish themselves with excellence, from chasing rankings to highlighting Fulbright research to touting their alumni. But one rarely used tool is to distinguish