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Spatial Computing Tech Gives Students Real-World Experience in Virtual Environments

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

This is the power of virtual reality and other immersive technologies in higher education. And in a rhetoric class, a restless audience prepares to mercilessly heckle students who drone on in a monotone as they practice their speeches.

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Bain warns of ‘perilous environment’ for colleges as COVID-19 relief dries up

Higher Ed Dive

Although the higher education sector gained financial stability during the pandemic, the effects are likely short-lived, analysts said

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

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Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: B.A., Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D., funded by the Alfred P.

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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report from United Educators reveals that enrollment concerns reclaimed the top spot as the most pressing risk facing colleges and universities in 2024, with 71% of institutions identifying it as a major challenge. This represents an increase from 67% in the previous year.

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

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Mental health has become an increased focus recently for both students and the schools they attend. According to a 2024 U.S. News-Generation Lab report, 70% of students have experienced mental health challenges since starting college.

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Cultivating a Healthier Higher Education Landscape

Helix Education

In today’s rapidly changing higher education landscape, the health of an institution is more critical than ever. A healthy organization is one that fosters a positive work environment, achieves its goals, and continuously improves. Accountability : Individuals and teams are held responsible for their actions and outcomes.