Why the old enrollment playbook no longer works
Key points: The demographic cliff higher education has been warned about for years isn’t coming; it’s already here. The post-2008 ... Read more
Invisible translators: What funky techs do for higher ed
You don't see 'funky tech' in scholarly literature. But if you've spent time at higher-ed tech conferences, you've heard it. Someone introduces themselves during a networking break: "I'm…
Beyond compliance: Governing higher education in the age of intelligent systems
Higher education is rapidly developing AI governance frameworks through the creation/modification of policies, establishing compliance structures, conducting procurement reviews, and developing acceptable use guidelines.
The Canvas ransomware attack shows why schools must focus on containment, not just recovery
The recent ransomware incident involving Canvas has renewed attention on one of the most difficult decisions schools and technology providers can face: how to respond when sensitive student,…
The hidden cost of college isn’t money–it’s time and opportunity
Late last year, members of Congress met to scrutinize college costs and to press institutions to be more transparent about what students pay and what they get in…
The AI literacy paradox: Why students feel unprepared for the AI-driven workforce
Colleges and universities nurture student development by offering thousands of learning opportunities, and for most, the experience makes it possible to pursue meaningful careers.
Aligning AI with pedagogy, privacy, and outcomes
In a peer-reviewed study at Los Angeles Pacific University, students using a pedagogically-aligned AI assistant saw a 20 percent increase in GPA, a 13 percent increase in final…
Designing for finals: How campus shapes the way students work
Finals week is often treated as a question of whether there is enough study space on campus. Are there enough quiet seats, extended library hours, and places to…
To support the American workforce, prepare students for a future reshaped by climate change
At this moment, the American workforce faces immense challenges: AI, demographic changes, and lagging academic achievement, to name only a few. To tackle these challenges, states need a…
This is the last “old” college admissions cycle
When 5W started working with higher ed clients, the college search playbook ran on a predictable rhythm. Viewbooks, campus tours, search name purchases, Common App funnel management, a…