What doctoral programs must change in an AI-saturated research environment
In a landscape where text can be generated instantly, judgment, interpretation, and context remain unmistakably human
Generative AI has moved from novelty to a core tool in a remarkably short period of time. Doctoral students now routinely use AI tools to locate sources, summarize literature, generate outlines, and even draft sections of academic writing.
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The pedagogy gap: Redefining the role of faculty and AI in higher education
AI’s rapid integration into the higher-education landscape has prompted a period of profound structural reassessment. For decades, new technology adoption in education has often been driven by a “technology for technology’s sake” mentality–a pursuit of digital innovation that typically prioritizes the novelty of the tool over the efficacy of the intended outcome.
Higher education’s AI denial is not academic integrity–it’s institutional negligence
Higher education is having a familiar conversation in an unfamiliar moment. We are debating whether students “should” use AI, whether it is “ethical,” whether it is “cheating,” whether we can “ban” it, whether we can “detect” it, whether it will “go away.” This is what happens when an institution confuses discomfort with principle.
Students need more than AI access–they need AI rights
Higher education is moving at breakneck speed to embed AI into admissions, advising, instruction, grading, and student support, yet student protections have not kept pace with institutional enthusiasm.
Dissecting higher ed’s complex–yet promising–relationship with AI
The California State University (CSU) has released findings from its first-ever systemwide survey on artificial intelligence (AI), marking the largest and most comprehensive survey to date on generative artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education.
What schools need to know about accessibility compliance as ADA deadline looms
Recent updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act means digital accessibility for public educational institutions can not be ignored. It will become a legal mandate.
Weak tech could push students, faculty to other institutions
Today’s students and faculty expect seamless technology experiences on and off campus–and a new study reveals that poor technology can prompt students and educators to think about changing institutions.
Managing greenwashing risks in higher ed when revising sustainability targets
Many colleges and universities have set ambitious sustainability goals to demonstrate leadership on climate change and environmental stewardship. As institutions encounter unforeseen challenges–such as evolving regulatory frameworks, financial constraints, and changing stakeholder expectations–some are finding it necessary to revise their sustainability targets.
How higher ed and lifelong learning can shape a future-proof workforce
A new survey from Instructure explores how prepared people feel in navigating today’s workforce, and examines the evolving role of higher education and upskilling in meeting new learner expectations and the demands of the future of work.
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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.