Higher ed faces mounting challenges amid evolving expectations
Institutions that successfully integrate emerging technologies, strengthen cybersecurity, and align programs with workforce needs may be well positioned to thrive
Colleges and universities are entering a period of rapid change driven by technological disruption, shifting enrollment patterns, and increasing pressure to demonstrate career relevance.
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Uncovering the positive impact of practice study questions on how students learn and study
The Doer Effect is a long-standing principle that students who engage with more practice have higher learning gains than those who simply read text or watch a video.
Despite recent efforts to make change, top colleges are still home to mostly wealthy students
It’s hardly news that America’s elite universities are largely populated by students from America’s wealthiest families.
The AI-resistant classroom is a myth: Designing assessments that assume AI is present
Artificial intelligence is no longer approaching the classroom–it is already embedded in it. Students are using generative tools to brainstorm, summarize, translate, draft, and revise.
Spring forward: How one hour reinvigorates your career
This weekend marked the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. The extension of sunlight into the evening shows what a significant difference a single hour can make.
The hidden cost of the experience gap
Somewhere on campus, a first-year student tries to register for classes toggling between a student portal, the course catalog, the financial aid system, and the registrar’s site, piecing together course schedules and affordability.
Students say AI improves their performance, but most institutions lack formal AI policies
AI adoption is widespread among U.S. university students and educators, yet half believe higher education is not fully prepared to manage its impact, according to a new survey released today by Coursera, a global online learning platform.
After the conference: How to turn ideas into institutional impact
Educational conferences are often energizing. You leave with new frameworks, new contacts, and a lot of news ideas. Too often, that momentum fades once you return to your campus and the day-to-day constraints on your time reemerge.
Higher education’s approach to cyber talent: Lessons in recruitment and retention
The cybersecurity threat environment continues to evolve at an accelerating pace, prompting organizations in every industry to intensify their efforts around hiring and, critically, keeping experienced cyber professionals on staff.
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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.