# 7 Useful Free Resources for Higher Ed Leaders September 29, 2024 - [ Blog ](/news-categories/blog) ![A woman sits across from computer.](/sites/g/files/omnuum6791/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/gse-coache/files/resources_blog_image.png?itok=xvpHP7EF) Hearing from folks facing similar challenges or experiences to yours is one way to discover useful new approaches, learnings or tools that you might apply to your own leadership or institution. The [Chronicle of Higher Education](https://www.chronicle.com/) and [Inside Higher Ed](https://www.insidehighered.com/) are two well-respected publications that offer great information and insights for higher ed leaders, but what about others? Here are seven more free resources – publications, newsletters, podcasts and even a listserv – that the COACHE team recommends. [**Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning**](https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/vchn20) A magazine covering contemporary issues in higher education published six times a year. Covers anything related to higher education, including spotlighting trends, providing new insights and ideas, and analyzing the implications of educational programs, policies, and practices. [**The Hechinger Report**](https://hechingerreport.org/) A high quality, online publication covering inequality and innovation in education with in-depth journalism that uses research, data and stories from classrooms and campuses to show the public how education can be improved and why it matters. [**American Council on Education (ACE**](https://www.acenet.edu/Pages/default.aspx)**)** ACE-sponsored [events](https://www.acenet.edu/Events/Pages/default.aspx), newsletters, and dotEDU podcast offer member institutions valuable resources and insights to address pressing challenges in higher education. ACE drives change and fosters collaboration across the sector to develop solutions for today’s issues, support the needs of a diverse student population, and shape effective public policy. With a membership of over 1,600 institutions, ACE stands as the only major higher education association representing all types of U.S. accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities. **APLU listserv** This listserv is managed by APLU but open to leaders and administrators at any university. If you have a question or challenge related to faculty affairs it’s an incredible resource to ask about perspectives or recommendations from peers at other institutions, and members are very responsive and forthcoming. To join the listserv send email to and write “subscribe” in the subject-line. [**dotEDU podcast**](https://www.acenet.edu/Pages/dotedu/home.aspx) The American Council on Education's higher education podcast. It delves into the policy aspects of issues that impact campuses, students, and higher education leaders. Hosts Jon Fansmith, Mushtaq Gunja and Sarah Spreitzer are joined by guest experts to explore topics such as student aid policy, the Department of Education regulatory agenda, diversity in admissions, the value of higher education, and much more. [**COACHECast podcast**](/coachecast) A thought-provoking new podcast from our very own COACHE team featuring provosts and other leaders from top institutions as they share personal insights, reflections and key learnings from their work. All episodes are available on the COACHE website or wherever you get your podcasts. [**Academically Speaking podcast**](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/academically-speaking-a-ucf-college-of/id1649616051) A podcast from the College of Undergraduates Studies at the University of Central Florida. Hosted by Theodorea Regina Berry, Ed.D., Vice Provost for the Division of Student Learning and Academic Success and Dean of the college. It aims to inspire inquiry, critical thinking, and discussion. Topics span educational experiences in the classroom and real world, as well as current events and trends. *Do you know of a useful resource you think should be added to this list? Please let us know at* [*coache@gse.harvard.edu*](mailto:coache@gse.harvard.edu)*.* See also:- [ Higher Education Leadership ](/post-topics/higher-education-leadership) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)