DEI, ethics, and AI in higher education: Reimagining ethical purpose in a shifting landscape
Higher-ed stakeholders are reconsidering the meaning of ethical behavior, the design of ethical programs, and the role of AI in sustaining inclusive outcomes
The past year has seen profound disruption in how higher education approaches diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as political and legal pressures have spurred widespread rollback or rebranding of programs across the United States, leaving many educators and students uncertain about the future of equitable campus environments.
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The Visual Edge: How High-Impact Technology Redefines Campus Differentiation and Enrollment Strategy
In the current higher education landscape, waning enrollment is still a present challenge. While overall enrollment numbers are showing signs of a rebound, National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data indicates that undergraduate enrollment has yet to fully return to pre-pandemic levels.
Most students must use AI for classwork, but universities are slow to offer AI courses
A major gap in how colleges and universities are preparing students to leverage advanced AI in the workplace could leave students at a professional disadvantage, according to new research from Honorlock.
6 things to know about the student experience today
Higher education isn’t standing still–it’s transforming every day, driven by new technologies, changing student expectations, shifting job market demands, and the powerful influence of broader cultural trends.
Changing how two-year colleges prepare students for the world of work
The primary goal of two-year colleges is to provide students with accessible and affordable education and training that prepares them for in-demand jobs and supports local industry.
How community colleges can embed real-world projects into workforce training
A transformative three-year initiative will embed virtual, project-based work-based learning (WBL) into short-term workforce training programs at 20 community colleges nationwide.
Identifying and overcoming your career-inhibiting fears
In higher education leadership, the importance of being attuned to vision, strategy, and institutional growth understandably occupies much of our attention. We discuss the external landscape–enrollment trends, fiscal responsibility, and the evolving needs of our students.
Rethinking campus security: Why higher education must embrace zero trust now
In today’s digital-first higher education environment, the traditional notion of “safe inside the firewall” no longer holds true. Institutions are more connected, more distributed, and more vulnerable than ever before.
Despite platform fatigue, educators use AI to bridge resource gaps
Sixty-five percent of educators use AI to bridge resource gaps, even as platform fatigue and a lack of system integration threaten productivity, according to Jotform’s EdTech Trends 2026 report.
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The Visual Edge: How High-Impact Technology Redefines Campus Differentiation and Enrollment Strategy
In the current higher education landscape, waning enrollment is still a present challenge. While overall enrollment numbers are showing signs of a rebound, National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data indicates that undergraduate enrollment has yet to fully return to pre-pandemic levels.