5 insights about higher-ed’s looming enrollment cliff
Higher-ed analysts, institution leaders, and college and university stakeholders are looking to 2025 with nervous anticipation as the higher-ed industry is predicted to experience a steep enrollment drop.
Changing campus safety with AI-driven video analytics
Roughly 19 million students in the United States are enrolled in university undergraduate or graduate studies, and most of them attend classes onsite and keep college campuses across the country bustling with activity. As in any area where large groups of people gather, safety is a primary public concern in college and university settings.
Equitable access can improve course completion and student success
Course completion and student success percentages are significantly increased at higher education institutions that have introduced Equitable Access (EA) programs, especially two-year institutions. The establishment of an EA program means every student will have the same opportunity and tools needed for success. The unique financial challenges faced by every student act as barriers to student success and retention.
Back office business: 5 big higher edtech deals this week
New opportunities for post-grad testing; AI-infested announcements; expanding online education; advanced robotics; and more!
A lack of cloud experience could harm students’ job prospects
Most organizations have either adopted the cloud or have plans to adopt the cloud in some capacity in the coming years, creating more employment opportunities in the cloud market. This is a competitive job market, and students who have had their hands in the cloud are going to be more attractive to hiring businesses.
More than just AI—Kathe Pelletier of EDUCAUSE on the 2023 Horizon Report
Kathe Pelletier, Director of Teaching and Learning Program at EDUCAUSE, discusses the 2023 Horizons Report.
4 ways to optimize accessibility in higher ed
The completion of the academic year offers educators a unique opportunity for introspection, evaluation, and strategizing. Equipped with the insights from recent student feedback, instructors are well positioned to reflect on the successes of the term, as well as identify areas where more could be done to elevate the students’ learning experience. One such area for assessment is often the accessibility aspects of their course content.
How success coaching can help minority student retention, graduation
White students have historically experienced higher graduation rates at American colleges and universities than minority students. The Hechinger Report found that graduation rates for White students stood 2.5 times higher than for Black students and 60 percent higher than that of Latino students.
IT leaders are critical for a positive student experience
Higher education IT leaders believe they play an important role in improving the overall student experience at their institution, according to a recent survey commissioned by global payments and software company Flywire.
ChatGPT: The shakeup education was waiting for
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has dominated conversations in the media landscape and within the education industry. A key conversation focuses on weighing its benefits versus risks, and many higher-ed institutions have been quick to implement bans on the technology altogether for fears of plagiarism in written works. But is this the right course of action to take?