Debbie Critchfield
Idaho Online will improve distance learning in higher education
By building on what our institutions already offer online, rather than starting from scratch, the new digital campus will improve the entire system, making higher education more accessible and affordable for more Idahoans.
Higher education’s plan for the fall semester
All eight of Idaho’s colleges and universities are planning to start the fall semester on August 24.
Higher education’s role in Idaho’s coronavirus response
Recognizing in March that a federal data model was slow in coming, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) Director Dave Jeppesen contacted the Idaho State Board of Education to enlist help from Idaho’s public higher education institutions.
Adapting Idaho’s public education system in unprecedented times
Our goal as education leaders is to finish out this academic year while doing the best we can for our students.
Coronavirus-related challenges for education
This is an unsettling and unpredictable time for all. This health crisis is unprecedented in our lifetimes, and it seems to change by the hour.
Developing accountability goals that are realistic and achievable
The Board has come to realize that perhaps we put too much emphasis on student proficiency and not enough on growth.
Idaho’s future depends on quality higher education
After a tuition freeze, now what? How do we maintain, but also improve the financial standing of our institutions?
Higher education in Idaho; investing in our future
As a Board, our No. 1 priority is holding down tuition costs while still providing quality education and support students need to stay on campus and graduate.
Meeting regional workforce needs through higher education
Connecting education to careers is critical to the economic competitiveness of the state.
October is “Next Steps” month in Idaho
It’s time to encourage students, particularly in the 11th and 12th grade, to explore options and discover that further education and a promising career is within reach.