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What they're checking out: Week of January 13

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more boo

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Why Digital Is a State of Mind, Not a Skill Set

You don't have to be a machine learning expert to manage a successful digital transformation. In fact, you only need 30 percent fluency in a handful of technical topics, say Tsedal Neeley and Paul Leonardi in their book, The Digital Mindset.

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What It Means to Have a Digital Mindset

A new book calls for business leaders to develop a digital mindset — without the need to become digital experts.

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How do first-generation students define themselves? A panel of students and recent graduates joins The Chronicle to share their stories and offer ideas of how colleges can best serve their needs.

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Colleges have made first generation students a priority, but what does it really mean to focus on their needs? And what lessons learned can be applied to other students on campus? The Chronicle gathers virtually with student services and academic services leaders to share their insights.

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