Discussion 2 - The Amazon of Higher Education

Discussion 2

Review the articles, The Amazon of Higher Education and Southern New Hampshire U. Designs a New Template for Faculty Jobs, which are about Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Considering the social and historical contexts and trends, what challenges and opportunities was SNHU facing, thereby causing the president to consider change?

Putting yourself in his shoes before the change began, how would you propose building the case for change to key stakeholders? In your discussion, identify two to three challenges and/or opportunities. 

Links to articles:

The Amazon of Higher Education: 

https://slate.com/human-interest/2014/01/southern-new-hampshire-university-how-paul-leblancs-tiny-school-has-become-a-giant-of-higher-education.html

Southern New Hampshire U. Designs a New Template for Faculty Jobs:  

https://www.chronicle.com/article/southern-new-hampshire-u-designs-a-new-template-for-faculty-jobs/