Educator burnout is at an all-time high
Higher-ed instructors are juggling burdensome workloads that impact their mental health and well-being, leading to burnout, according to data in Teaching and Learning Workforce in Higher Education 2024.
Canada’s Seneca Polytechnic set to integrate Microsoft Azure AI
Seneca Polytechnic announced it will integrate Azure OpenAI to develop an AI tutor that supports enhanced learning of course material and simulated, personalized job interviews based on job postings. Seneca students…
Without affirmative action, how can schools support student diversity?
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions rocked the world of higher education, with academic institutions left to reevaluate their admissions policies
How can leaders boost student success?
As higher-ed leaders continue to grapple with enrollment challenges and vastly diverse student groups, understanding students’ needs and expectations is essential in ensuring a positive student experience and academic (and long-term) success.
5 things to know about the higher ed student experience
The higher ed student experience includes all aspects of a student’s involvement with an institution, from the time they research and apply for enrollment to their time on campus or in virtual learning programs and through to post-graduation.
The AI effect: How AI fuels growth and crafts job-ready grads
Higher education administrators expect investments in AI to pay off in dividends, as 78 percent of respondents who use AI believe it will lead to revenue growth for their institution.
Navigating the future of higher education: A graduate student’s perspective
In the dynamic world of higher education, profound changes are underway, influencing both the academic and administrative realms. As a doctoral student engaged in my second Ph.D. journey, I have witnessed these transformations firsthand.
How to weave video game principles into the classroom
Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course. The unfortunate reality is that a great teacher only has control of a student’s environment for a short period of time.
Big Deals: Online Master’s Degrees See New Opportunities and Recognition
2U, Inc., the company behind global online learning platform edX, announced this week a new partnership with the University of Surrey to launch and support the delivery of online master’s…
Admissions officers: Applicants’ social media is fair game
Two-thirds of admissions officers believe that checking out applicants’ social media posts on apps like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Threads to learn more about them is “fair game” to help them make decisions about who gets in.