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Technology Initiatives Support Student Mental Health in a Modern Higher Ed Environment

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

News-Generation Lab report, 70% of students have experienced mental health challenges since starting college. The effect can be devastating: Research from Gallup-Lumina found nearly two-thirds (64%) of currently enrolled college students who recently considered stopping their studies said emotional stress or mental health concerns were

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Assume the Best: Trust-Based Strategies for Empowering College Students

Faculty Focus

Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Active learning strategies help students take risks and engage deeply with material in a low-pressure environment. When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty.

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The blueprint for colleges and universities in the new world of work

University Business

How higher education and the workforce is rapidly changing Advances in technology and artificial intelligence are changing the nature of work and reshaping it. However, academia hasn’t caught up with these current technological advances, including AI. What’s the point of college and learning if AI will do the work for you?

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Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bolton Columbia College Chicago has appointed Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, who will officially begin her tenure on July 1, becomes the first woman to lead the creative arts-focused college in nearly 90 years and the first woman of color in the institution's history to serve as president. At Georgia Tech, she managed a $3.1

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Best for international students: Which colleges ranked the highest?

University Business

What makes a college or university best for international students? There are five key conditions that create more supportive environments for students trying to acclimate themselves to life on a U.S. campus, according to rankings posted by Colleges of Distinction, a college search firm.

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A Positive Environment of Engagement and Retention in the Online Learning Environment  

Faculty Focus

The online learning environment consists of a web-based learning atmosphere where student and faculty experiences and positions are located in separate geographical locations. Through the use of engaging techniques, it is possible (and essential) to create a positive learning environment across the distance!

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How Digital Transformation Efforts Foster Student Success in Higher Ed

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

In response, digital transformation efforts that promote collaborative and engaging learning environments, equip classrooms with modern technology, and enable a secure and seamless experience throughout campus can help institutions achieve their enrollment goals.

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