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.

At ASU+GSV, a discussion about digital transformation and campus diversity

February 23, 2023December 28, 2022 by Laura Ascione

The right partnerships can spur innovation and digital transformation on physical and virtual campuses--learn how to increase diversity.

It seems digital transformation is among the top priorities on any higher-ed leader's list--particularly as students and faculty voice more preference for online learning options after COVID.

Microcredentials

Students say this specific thing helps them stand out in the workforce

December 27, 2022 by Laura Ascione

By looking at skills-based learning and microcredentials, institutions can directly connect degree programs to the workforce.

An overwhelming majority of surveyed students say they believe earning microcredentials or professional certificates will better position them for employment upon graduation, according to new data from Coursera.

Campus Leadership

Students say they’re not ready for the workforce

December 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Regarding workforce preparedness, half of students predicted their qualifications would be relevant for their careers for under five years.

Alarming new data reveals that only a jaw-dropping 11 percent of postsecondary students report feeling very prepared to enter the workforce.

Campus Leadership

5 ways campus admins can support adjunct faculty

December 19, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A new report informs and guides institutions in developing promising practices in supporting online adjunct faculty

A lack of common policies and mandatory training are among the challenges for institutions as they seek to guide their adjunct faculty, according to a new survey from…

Sustainability

How to achieve sustainability in higher education

February 23, 2023December 15, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Discover the first steps higher ed can take in the walk towards sustainability and net-zero carbon emissions

Sustainable schools are, to put it bluntly, more attractive to staff and students. In fact, sustainability efforts help to improve building operations and help a school’s bottom line.

Recruitment & Enrollment

Transfer students losing ‘significant’ academic credits

February 23, 2023December 12, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A new study examines barriers and motivations for transfer students--with major implications for institutions

Three in 10 college transfer students are losing an alarming number of academic credits upon moving to a new institution, according to a study from UPCEA, an association…

Student Experience

“Hybrid living” is changing the student experience at this HBCU

February 23, 2023December 8, 2022 by Laura Ascione

North Carolina Central University leverages hybrid living and hybrid learning to transform how students live and learn, attract quality faculty and staff, and build community

Higher education has been tasked with learning how to evolve to meet the needs of its students and stakeholders, all of whom want to ensure their financial investments…

Microcredentials

Young adults want more workforce training

February 22, 2023December 7, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Many young adults with degrees think workplace training, which they say is missing from their curriculums, is critical to a successful career

In the midst of the growing conversation about the ROI of a college degree, a new report from Multiverse reveals that parental expectations push students to attend college,…

Community Colleges

5 ways community colleges can re-enroll adult learners

February 23, 2023December 6, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A new report offers step-by-step recommendations to help community colleges re-enroll adult learners and former students.

Amid nationwide declines in community college enrollment, a new report from nonprofit InsideTrack offers step-by-step guidance and recommendations to help community college leaders reconnect with and re-enroll students…

Sustainability

Meeting sustainability goals in higher ed

February 23, 2023December 1, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Sustainability efforts help to improve building operations and help a school’s bottom line. What's more, sustainable schools are more attractive to staff and students.

At ASU+GSV, a discussion about digital transformation and campus diversity

Students say this specific thing helps them stand out in the workforce

Students say they’re not ready for the workforce

5 ways campus admins can support adjunct faculty

How to achieve sustainability in higher education

Transfer students losing ‘significant’ academic credits

“Hybrid living” is changing the student experience at this HBCU

Young adults want more workforce training

5 ways community colleges can re-enroll adult learners

Meeting sustainability goals in higher ed

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