Laura Ascione, Author at eCampus News

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Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

Can GenAI fight academic burnout?

April 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Leveraging generative AI tools may help students avoid academic burnout and lead to more time learning and comprehending course material.

Balancing resources such as textbooks, articles, lecture slides, syllabi, notes, and study guides can overwhelm students, affecting their comprehension and potentially impacting their readiness for life after graduation.

AI in Education

EDUCAUSE launches AI readiness assessment

March 31, 2025 by Laura Ascione

The AI assessment will help institutions identify areas of strength and opportunities to innovate in all areas of campus operations.

With support from Amazon Web Services, EDUCAUSE has launched the Higher Education AI Readiness Assessment to help higher-ed IT leaders gauge their institution’s preparedness for strategic AI initiatives.

Recruitment & Enrollment

Is higher-ed prepared for admissions challenges?

March 26, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Key shifts in enrollment, AI adoption, and holistic review are impacting higher-ed admissions teams in 2025

More than half of higher-ed admissions professionals believe AI will impact admissions, and declining enrollment remains a challenge, according to Acuity's 2025 University and College Admissions Trends Report.

Community Colleges

5 ways community colleges help students develop career-ready skills

March 20, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to help students develop the career-ready skills needed for today’s workforce.

Through industry-aligned curricula, hands-on learning experiences, and partnerships with local businesses, community colleges uniquely prepare students for immediate workforce entry or further educational pursuits.

Student Mental Health

Why campus mental health support is critical for students

February 28, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Colleges must actively work to normalize student mental health support and discussions through awareness campaigns and removing stigmas.

Without adequate mental health resources, students of all ages and at all stages of their academic careers may struggle to cope, leading to burnout, dropout, or severe psychological…

Policy

7 harmful policies higher ed could see in 2025

February 27, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Proposed higher ed policies would eliminate tools used to ensure program quality and hold institutions accountable when they fail students.

Higher education might be faced with proposals that will negatively impact students, their families, and institutions nationwide as the 119th Congress prepares to pass a partisan reconciliation bill…

Classroom Innovation

Transforming STEM education for undergraduates

February 25, 2025 by Laura Ascione

For future success, it's critical to support instructors and enable student-centered undergraduate STEM education

Key points: Engaging in and offering full access to effective STEM education is a critical part of equipping undergraduate students ... Read more

Recruitment & Enrollment

4 key priorities for higher-ed finance leaders

February 19, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Higher-ed finance leaders grasp the urgency of innovating to improve experience as key to solving the challenges their institutions face

A smooth financial journey is a critical part of the overall student experience, according to a new report from Flywire that surveyed 250 higher-ed CFOs and financial leaders.

AI in Education

Peering into the digital AI divide

February 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Closing the digital AI divide demands a staggering array of resources, and some institutions are more able to leverage those resources.

As higher education continues to define how AI impacts and is used in teaching and learning, a new report offers insight into how higher education's AI use will…

AI in Education

3 reasons AI skills are essential for college grads

January 22, 2025January 17, 2025 by Laura Ascione

AI skills are not just "nice to have" talents for today's students--AI is a transformative force shaping the future of work and society.

As today's global workforce becomes increasingly interconnected and technology-driven, AI's critical role in shaping industries is undeniable. For today’s college students, graduating with skills in AI is no…

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