Creative Development

One Size Never Fit All: Institutions Have Proven They Can Offer More Learning Options than Ever Before…But Will They?

The COVID-19 pandemic has helped push the desires of college students for varied types of learning from emerging status into reality. Schools, especially the brick-and-mortar variety, should focus on these new realities as they seek to increase enrollment and access. More Distance and Hybrid Learning A recent U.S. News & World Report article highlights the…

Karyn Adams
on February 15, 2022

Who’s Really Leaving Higher Ed?

When Miami University Vice President and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Jaime Hunt tweeted, “a troubling # of colleagues across the US are leaving higher ed,” the responses were quick and abundant. Current and former higher ed colleagues weighed in on causes Hunt mentioned including job stress, flexible work, and bare bones staffing. At HA…

Karyn Adams
on November 9, 2021

Making Waves in the Sea of Sameness #31MinutesPodcast

How does one go about making waves in the ever-widening sea of sameness? And how do we avoid being different just for difference’s sake? In this month’s episode of our 31Minutes podcast Karyn Adams and I chat with Ginger Hansen, H·A ThirtyOne’s Director of Enrollment Solutions. Ginger is heading to Atlanta this weekend to unveil The…

Karen Black
on April 4, 2019

31Minutes of Your Time

31Minutes of Your Time: Introducing H·A ThirtyOne’s monthly podcast for sharing the best ideas to inspire higher ed communicators and leaders In lieu of a #whoshareswins post—or perhaps as the meta #whoshareswins—we are thrilled to unleash our first episode of H·A ThirtyOne’s newest content nugget, the 31Minutes podcast! Karyn Adams (H·A ThirtyOne’s Principal and Creative…

Karen Black
on February 12, 2019

WhoSharesWins: Grace In Uncertainty

In 2016, I had the honor of presenting at UCDA’s Annual Design Conference in San Antonio, TX. It was truly one of the best conferences I’ve attended, both for learning and networking with fellow creatives and campus communicators. (Hint…if you’re a designer in higher ed, see if there’s any way you can make it there….

Karyn Adams
on August 10, 2018

Picture This

This is probably my umpteenth blog on campus photography, but as a creative, it is truly one of my soapboxes. Or perhaps I should say apple boxes. Picture this…an institution with a lively campus – it’s a place to be. Students creating a dynamic campus experience through events and traditions and the burgeoning spring and…

Karyn Adams
on February 26, 2018

Design Thinking. It’s What We Do.

How many times during last year’s recruiting cycle were you asked: “Are you reaching goal?” “What are your numbers?” “Are you going to meet your enrollment projections?” When you’re Vice President for Enrollment or the Director or Admissions, or really any member of the Admissions team, you probably get these questions every day. And these…

Ginger Hansen
on July 14, 2017

Best Practices for Transfer Communication Flow

H·A ThirtyOne and Transfer Times are pleased to be co-hosting the webinar, “Communication Flow Best Practices to Potential Transfer Students,” Thursday, March 30, at 9amCST / 10amEST. Transfer Times is the leading regional resource for helping transfer students effectively navigate the transfer process and connect with four-year colleges and universities. Their channel for connecting students with schools…

Karyn Adams
on March 27, 2017

Ideastorm Season Has Arrived

In less than two weeks, we will gather with a small group of our talented colleagues, talk challenges and seek opportunities, explore best practices and find camaraderie and (hopefully) humor. As a former client and 3 time Ideastorm attendee, I can vouch for the authenticity of the exchanges held on this day and energizing nature…

Ginger Hansen
on April 26, 2016

How to Work with External Partners (and other things no one teaches you about working in admissions)

SACAC, like many of the other regional ACACs, brings together enrollment and admissions leaders who are responsible for making the big decisions for their institution. It is also an excellent opportunity for newer professionals eager to join together; eager to take exciting steps in their careers. SACAC offers an important professional development opportunity for counselors…

Karyn Adams
on April 4, 2016
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