College programs must prioritize accessibility
A new Open Education Resources (OER) initiative from the nonprofit Teach Access aims to expand awareness of digital accessibility in higher education.
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.
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- Are AI skills more important than degrees? - May 2, 2024
- Report forecasts a ‘surge’ in GenAI adoption - April 26, 2024
- Where are microcredentials today–and where are they going? - April 22, 2024
Workforce training, upskilling in demand among younger adults
In the midst of the growing conversation about the ROI of a college degree, a report from Multiverse reveals that parental expectations push students to attend college, even though 50 percent…
3 opportunities for your institution to better serve students
Nearly half of students say they doubt their ability to succeed in college when enrolling, according to a student survey from education provider Anthology.
Biggest barrier to skill development is cost, survey finds
Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across different industries, but say they are…
Some CO colleges enroll more first-generation students. Should they get more money?
Colorado colleges and universities would get a special designation if they enroll a high number of students who are the first in their families to go to college,…
Can higher ed solve its 7 wicked problems?
The education industry is among the slowest of industries to adapt and innovate, and higher education faces a number of complex, pervasive challenges if it is to survive…
Employer demand for microcredentials is on the rise
Employer demand for microcredentials is on the rise, according to a new study from Collegis Education and UPCEA, the association for college and university leaders in online and…
Could nearly half of cybersecurity leaders leave their roles by 2025?
By 2025, nearly half of cybersecurity leaders will change jobs, 25 percent for different roles entirely due to multiple work-related stressors, according to new predictions by Gartner, Inc.
Using vendor risk management to protect your institution
Higher education institutions must navigate the challenge of safeguarding their privacy and protecting their data from potential breaches--all in an increasingly digital and evolving age.
How 11 community colleges boosted minority male success and retention
Results from a project targeting academic progression and completion of minority male students in North Carolina community colleges show that overall retention rates for those students increased by…