Shana Holman, Pathify, Author at eCampus News

Tech to the rescue: Turning the tide on first-year dropout rates

March 5, 2025 by Shana Holman, Pathify

A campus that prioritizes inclusivity, student voice, and leadership is critical in ensuring students success and engagement.

College campuses are facing a growing crisis of student connection and completion, with nearly 1 in 4 first-year students dropping out. Many struggle with self-doubt and anxiety, compounded…

Career Readiness

How universities can accelerate career mobility to meet local labor market demands

March 4, 2025 by Dr. Gaylen Paulson, The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business

The future of work is already here, and the need for upskilling in universities has never been more critical for labor demands.

Not only is technology transforming every aspect of our lives and redefining the workforce, but as industries evolve, professionals everywhere are grappling with the urgent need to keep…

AI in Education

HBCUs and the potential for disruptive AI innovation

March 3, 2025 by Cecilia Marshall, Partnership for Education Advancement

When it comes to HBCUs, AI-powered solutions must take steps to ensure they’re not further entrenching existing barriers to opportunity.

The impact of technological advancements and innovation is rarely a rising tide that lifts all boats. Instead, it can be a current that pulls some far ahead, leaving…

Policy

Transformational leadership: Safe harbors, or turbulent seas?

February 26, 2025 by Dr. Phil Lambert, University of Sydney

Leaving the sanctuary of a safe harbor is necessary to undertake genuine transformational change in education.

Depending on the starting point, the challenges encountered in making required policy and practice changes can be considerable. Leadership in and for this context is not for the…

Campus Innovation

6 predictions for education and workforce in 2025

February 21, 2025 by Michael B. Horn, Clayton Christensen Institute

As education experts look to new predictions, they've identified key higher education focus areas that are waiting for transformative change.

’Tis the season for predictions in the new year. I’ve got a few for 2025 that cross the K–12, higher education, and workforce silos. So, without further adieu,…

Career Readiness

7 workforce readiness strategies to give grads an edge

February 17, 2025 by Anthony Newbold, FirePoint

Focusing on workforce readiness helps colleges better prepare students for future employment and become partners in building the workforce.

Higher education institutions are facing stiff headwinds. Skyrocketing costs, mounting skepticism about the value of a degree, and a renewed interest in skilled trades have led to declining…

AI in Education

GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation

February 14, 2025 by Kelly Vaughn, Ph.D., School of Education at Notre Dame de Namur University

Cultural competency and AI literacy in teacher training programs can fundamentally transform how educators are prepared for the future.

Generative AI has the potential to transform teaching practices, improve efficiency, and even promote equity--but if used without care, it can also reinforce harmful biases.

Online Learning

The elephant in the room: 4 actionable tips to manage student cheating

February 12, 2025 by Jordan Adair, Honorlock

A fresh approach to tough conversations with students can help them understand how cheating ultimately harms their long-term success.

Remote learning has undoubtedly made education more accessible and extended opportunities for students to attend classes and take assessments from anywhere, anytime.

AI in Education

The ethical dilemma of AI in classrooms: Who decides what we teach?

February 10, 2025 by Ivana Bartoletti, Wipro

Who decides what information AI in classrooms AI are built upon, and how can we ensure these promote equity, transparency, and inclusion?

Imagine a classroom where artificial intelligence (AI) tailors lessons to each student’s unique learning style, providing instant feedback and helping both pupils and teachers refine their skills.

Policy

The pursuit of post-crisis leadership in higher education

February 7, 2025 by Ralph Gigliotti, Ph.D., Rutgers University & the Network for Change and Continuous Innovation

Higher ed must think critically about how to best develop post-crisis leadership that stands ready to lead both through and beyond disruption

Crisis leadership is an imperative for leaders at all levels of our institutions. There is a growing recognition that the challenges facing higher education require a bold response.

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