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.

Student success teams turning to AI to support students

August 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Student success professionals are looking to AI to boost student support--even if their institutions are not encouraging them to do so.

Almost two-thirds (62 percent) of university student success staff believe AI could help them identify students who need support--and 69 percent of staff say they have used AI…

Career Readiness

Workplace skills, GenAI influence views on career readiness

August 6, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Despite a positive labor market and high demand for skilled talent, particularly in GenAI, workplace needs often go unmet.

More than half (55 percent) of graduates said their programs did not prepare them to use generative AI tools, according to the 2024 Cengage Group Employability Report.

Career Readiness

6 key trends in global skills development

July 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

New insights shed light on significant trends driven by the need for global skills in generative AI, digital transformation, and automation.

As the workforce evolves, AI literacy and readiness remain at the top of must-have skills as graduates enter the workforce, while some areas, including cybersecurity, are experiencing worker…

Recruitment & Enrollment

Once again, we’re asking: Is college worth it?

July 19, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Mounting loan debt and dramatic increases in tuition have more young people wondering: is college worth it?

New developments lead to what is becoming an age-old question: Is college worth it? A new Pew Research Center report by Richard Fry, Dana Braga, and Kim Parker…

Teaching & Learning

More college students say AI helps them earn better grades

July 12, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Students say their academic grades and efficiency have improved after using generative AI tools, according to a Pearson survey.

An increasing number of students turning to generative AI tools to build knowledge and optimize their study efforts, according to new data from Pearson.

AI in Education

4 key tips on AI upskilling

July 10, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As AI grows across all industries, so, too, does the need for AI upskilling to ensure employees remain able to compete in the workforce.

As AI works its way into nearly every facet of higher education, many educators wonder how to weave AI tools into their instruction and how to guide students…

Esports

Collegiate esports is racking up wins

July 9, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A community college prioritizes inclusivity and diversity in its collegiate esports program--and wins big because of it.

A collegiate esports program is rife with opportunities to create inclusive and diverse teams of athletes who build career-ready skills.

Faculty & Staff

How to help college instructors with mental health struggles

July 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

The majority of college instructors say they are struggling with mental health issues, which may impact their ability to teach effectively.

Mental health issues and increasing levels of burnout and stress from the demands of their jobs are weighing on college instructors, according to a new survey by Wiley.

Ransomware

In ransomware attacks, expect to lose 43 percent of affected data

July 5, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Ransomware impacts organizations and data--and also yield a negative human impact, including increased workloads and heightened stress.

During a ransomware attack, only 57 percent of compromised data will be recovered, leaving 43 percent of compromised data lost, according to the Veeam 2024 Ransomware Trends Report.

Recruitment & Enrollment

More than 36M students have some college but no credential

July 4, 2024 by Laura Ascione

When it comes to some college, no credential students (SCNC), re-engaging those who stop out remains an ongoing challenge.

More than 36 million U.S. adults aged 18-64 have some college experience, but no credential--known as “some college, no credential,” or SCNC--according to new data from the National…

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