Guidance on higher ed revenue sharing may be safer than many assume
Some believe that the outgoing leadership at the U.S. Department of Education will soon rewrite the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter to undercut how colleges enter into contracts with external providers that offer a bundle of services, as Phil Hill reported.
Big Deals—AI expansion, Career Services, and Comunity Education
The University of Maryland (UMD) recently announced one of the largest faculty expansions in its history, with plans to hire 40 faculty in fields across its colleges and schools to help advance the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology,…
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In higher-ed IT, balancing innovation with cyber risk
U.S. state, local government, and higher education leaders continue to face deep-seated barriers and inconsistencies in how they prioritize cyber resilience issues, and they struggle to balance technological innovation while facing evolving threats
Community colleges meet demand for skills-based pathways
“Scaling Learner Opportunity and Economic Growth Across Arkansas” program will bring colleges, employers, learners, and local stakeholders together to collaboratively design agile, skills-based education-to-career pathways.
As online learning programs grow, so does the need for data-informed decisions
Key points: While online learning has matured in many respects, there is still significant potential for growth, innovation, and improvement, according to a new report that underscores the need for…
Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern technology, influencing industries from healthcare to entertainment. Yet, in the educational space, AI often stirs fear and skepticism among educators.
Leveraging AI is helping institutions meet goals
As universities look for ways to increase enrollment and student retention as they boost revenue growth, many higher-education administrators believe AI is the key.
Strategies to help campus leaders boost student success
The student enrollment landscape is constantly evolving, and campus leaders must understand students’ needs and expectations as they seek to stabilize and grow their institutions’ enrollment and retention strategies.
Renewing civic and democratic engagement on campus
A new white paper highlights the urgent need for U.S. higher education institutions to strengthen American democracy by prioritizing civic engagement and civic education across the student experience in the wake of a contentious election.
Identity theft preys on campuses–here’s what we can do about it
In today’s digital era, the nature of fraud has evolved dramatically, and schools now are contending with increasingly complex cyber threats that carry much heavier consequences.
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Strategies for discussing cheating with students
Discussing suspected cheating is probably the last thing faculty want to do, but it’s necessary for protecting academic integrity. You need to approach these conversations thoughtfully with planning, empathy, evidence, and an open mind.