Laura Ascione
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Campus Leadership

Is higher ed’s reality meeting expectations? Americans weigh in

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higher education
Three-quarters of Americans said they believe it is easier to be successful with a college degree than without, according to a new survey from New America. But despite…
Campus Leadership

A technology to improve STEM retention?

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learning analytics
Colorado State University (CSU) and the McGraw-Hill Education Learning Science Research Council will partner on a new academic research project designed to use learning analytics and educational data…
Campus Leadership

Brace yourselves: AI is set to explode in higher ed in the next 4 years

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AI report
A new report predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S. education sector will grow 47.5 percent through 2021. The report, Artificial Intelligence Market in the U.S. Education…
Microcredentials

Students reveal 5 things they love about their institution’s CBE programs

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cbe programs
Competency-based education (CBE) offers tons of potential for both students and faculty--and while faculty are sometimes hesitant to redesign courses, the majority of students embrace the opportunity to…
Microcredentials

How 6 thriving institutions are leveraging alternative credentials for student success

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alternative credentials
As higher education evolves, so, too, do the paths to degrees. And attaining a degree often involves alternative credentials including MOOCs, micro-credentialing or badges, or non-credit certificate programs.…
Microcredentials

Report: This kind of student is most likely to enroll in CBE

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cbe programs
Although students in CBE programs are generally characterized as being older with work experience under their belts, it's often hard to identify the true characteristics of these students…