How higher ed can fight fraud without collecting more student data
As students settle into the academic year, colleges and universities are managing a growing identity challenge that extends far beyond enrollment.
5 leadership priorities to become AI-ready
Four years after ChatGPT changed the conversation around AI, many higher education institutions are still asking how they should adopt AI. A more useful question is whether their…
Learner agency comes first in AI-driven digital literacy
For many schools, the path to AI literacy remains unclear. The challenge is not simply AI’s rapid evolution, but its ability to generate answers almost instantly, forcing educators…
Authority, responsibility, and accountability for AI in higher ed
If governance must preserve institutional purpose and leadership must remain accountable for institutional direction, an important question must be answered: Who possesses the authority to make the decisions…
Why AI doesn’t replace education—it demands it
Working in higher education, I’ve been asked the same question several times—and with increasing frequency in the last year: Is AI going to replace the need for education?
Your institution’s website should prioritize prospective students
I’ve spent more than 30 years working in higher education, so I know my way around a college website. I understand how institutions are organized. I know the…
Stop trying to AI-proof your assignments
A few years ago, many of us in higher education were asking a fairly straightforward question about AI: How do we stop students from using it to do…
Using student housing to sharpen your retention strategy
Ask any university president how they can improve visibility into student well-being and satisfaction, and housing may not come up at all, yet housing teams have insight into…
Preparing with confidence: Reflections on the dissertation proposal defense
The dissertation proposal defense represents a significant milestone in the doctoral journey, marking the transition from planning a study to engaging as an emerging researcher.
Beyond the gotcha game: Moving from AI detection to verification-first supports stronger academic integrity
AI, as they say, has entered the chat. The benefits of AI, when applied responsibly, can be a boon to the college and university environment, supporting instruction, study…