Quick Insights with Dr. Al Solano
A growing library of short videos focused on what matters most in higher education: improving student success, leading meaningful change, strengthening teaching and learning, and turning strategy into implementation.
You can also access these video shorts on Instagram and YouTube. Accompanying articles available on Continuous Learner Substack.
The In-Between
Why student success strategies fail when institutions ignore the behavior-changing work between planning and implementation.
Faculty Learning
Faculty improve when institutions create structured systems for educators to learn together over time.
The Grading Crisis
Student success should never depend on grading inconsistency. Equity begins with examining instructional practice.
Why Strategic Plans Go Nowhere
Most strategic plans fail because institutions lose focus when the daily grind takes over implementation.
5 Questions Every Initiative Needs
Before launching any initiative, answer five critical questions that determine whether the work succeeds or stalls.
The 3-Month Rule
Most colleges only have a few months each year to make meaningful progress. Use that time wisely.
Protect Your Campus from Unquestioned Influence
Strong institutions respect expertise while maintaining the courage to question ideas that may cause harm.
Projects Shape Culture
College culture changes when well-coordinated projects align people, priorities, and execution over time.
When Organic Teams Go Nowhere
Collaboration matters, but without structure and clarity, college workgroups eventually lose momentum.
The Most Overlooked Student Success Strategy
Student success improves when college educators support each other and work as a coordinated system.
Toxicity vs. Kindness
College culture reflects how people treat each other. Healthy environments produce stronger outcomes for everyone.
