University Business

MAY 7, 2025

The rapid pace of technological change in higher education must be considered within the context of these mounting financial pressures, the most pressing of all being declining enrollment. Prioritizing initiatives that offer the most immediate value to boost long-term sustainability and growth is essential.

Technology 52

Technology Retention Higher Education Policy 52

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Engagement can extend to the level of motivation students learn during the process of learning.

Environment 138

Environment Retention Faculty Collegial Environment 138

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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. While distance learning offers students unparalleled flexibility, concerns regarding classroom engagement persist among online educators.

Inclusivity 98

Inclusivity Education Environment Scholarship 98

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

Yet the humanity of formerly incarcerated Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab students is too often marginalized, even overlooked, in campus programs addressing issues like food and housing insecurity. That is largely because these justice-impacted students are often invisible to educators, their identities simply erased.

Humanities 118

Humanities Students Organization Community College 118

Faculty Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Students who opt for e-learning likely prefer it for the flexibility it affords, but that doesnt mean they want to miss out on engaging with their classmates or instructor in a meaningful way. Students were able to ask questions and get immediate answers or feedback, which was particularly satisfying and gave them confidence to move forward.

Students 96

Students Department Environment Higher Education 96

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. However, delivering online education is crucial in this circumstance as it is really challenging to effectively engage students in the learning process.

Students 89

Students Retention Environment Humanities 89

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Ever wonder why students dont read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? It serves as a contract between instructors and students (Eberly, Newton, & Wiggins, 2001), outlining the entire semesters expectations, assignments, and deadlines. Yet, many students simply arent motivated to read it.

Students 98

Students Environment Professional Development Faculty 98

The PIE News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A report published today by HEPI and Uoffer Global has found that Chinese students are not being adequately supported by UK universities despite their collective contribution of 2.3 billion a year in tuition fees.

Students 105

Students Allocate Recruitment Guidance 105

University Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

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. Here’s an overview of how schools were measured as best for international students: 1.

College 105

College Students Retention Recruitment 105

Today's Learner

APRIL 24, 2025

According to recent Cengage research , 92% of higher ed instructors and 83% of students say its important to include AI literacy in courses, partly because 84% of students believe AI skills proficiency is important for future employment. This process not only deepens their understanding but also sharpens their analytical skills.

Empower 91

Empower Students Academia Environment 91

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Positions such as data scientists, medical and health service managers, physician assistants, and epidemiologists highlight the immense potential need for students entering these fields. Similarly, Hispanic students earned 12% of STEM bachelors degrees, despite comprising 15% of all bachelors degree recipients (Pew Research Center).

Students 85

Students Computer Science Community College Empower 85

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2025

These changes reflect growing concerns about campus security and the increasingly complex political environment surrounding higher education. Artificial Intelligence emerged as a particularly divisive issue, with institutions split between viewing it as either a major risk or simply another technological tool to manage.

Higher Education 122

Higher Education Education Facilities Retention 122

The PIE News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“Through this partnership, Anthology will leverage Obrizum’s multi-patented, AI-powered learning technology to develop deeply tailored experiences for its global users,” read a statement by Anthology. ” The post Obrizum and Anthology partner to deliver AI-powered learning appeared first on The PIE News.

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Humanities Environment Technology Engineering 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

An inclusive learning environment is one where all students feel academically and intellectually supported, feel a sense of belonging and respect, and do not feel closed off from the rest of their peers. Literature suggests that to develop an inclusive learning environment, we must start with self-awareness.

Environment 111

Environment Inclusivity Technology Faculty 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

An inclusive learning environment is one where all students feel academically and intellectually supported, feel a sense of belonging and respect, and do not feel closed off from the rest of their peers. Literature suggests that to develop an inclusive learning environment, we must start with self-awareness.

Environment 111

Environment Inclusivity Technology Faculty 111

SRHE

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

by Nic Kipar We rarely consider whether staff on our campuses are enjoying their work environments and are able to be their most creative and effective selves. Here in the first of two blogs Nic Kipar reviews what we know from research about working environments; the second blog will look at what this might mean in practice.

Environment 52

Environment Inclusivity Model Humanities 52

The PIE News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Participating institutions will be expected to provide feedback as Meta works to transform the way institutions teach through metaverse technologies. Participating institutions will be able to deliver live classes remotely, in an immersive environment that mirrors their physical campuses.

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University Business

JANUARY 2, 2025

Students today read less than 15% of their assigned materials a concerning trend that demands a new approach to how learning content is delivered and consumed. This shift raises a key question: Are traditional classrooms becoming obsolete, or can a blended model offer the best of both worlds while meeting students’ diverse needs?

Model 111

Model Retention Learning Experience Technology 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

An inclusive learning environment is one where all students feel academically and intellectually supported, feel a sense of belonging and respect, and do not feel closed off from the rest of their peers. Literature suggests that to develop an inclusive learning environment, we must start with self-awareness.

Environment 111

Environment Inclusivity Technology Faculty 111

The PIE News

MARCH 4, 2025

A major leap for global student mobility In a bold move to enhance global student mobility, UAPP has joined forces with TSFC to offer up to 4 million in student loans to international applicants in 2025. This reliance can limit the diversity and overall learning experience for students.

University 94

University Students Recruitment Retention 94

totallyrewired

MARCH 7, 2025

In the third presentation by Dave White at CSET he explored the concept of hope in the context of education and technology. It was probably much needed after we had explored many of the more depressing aspects of technology following Lawrie and Wesleys talks. Dave began his talk by distinguishing between hope and optimism. ” (ha!

Technology 52

Technology Education Arts And Sciences Environment 52

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 26, 2025

Reading Time: 11 minutes Student retention is one of the most critical challenges faced by colleges and universities. While recruitment is essential to maintaining a thriving institution, keeping students engaged and enrolled until they complete their programs is just as vital. Why is that? Lets explore ten of them together!

Retention 93

Retention Higher Education Education Students 93

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2025

Smothers In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. We are not simply preparing students to succeed in systems as they are, he said.

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Education Provost Leadership Equity 134

University Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Higher education is at a dangerous crossroads due to the financial hardships of schools, dwindling support from generations due to the student loan crisis, and issues of demography. How higher education and the workforce is rapidly changing Advances in technology and artificial intelligence are changing the nature of work and reshaping it.

College 105

College Academia University Technology 105

Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

To emphasize, research indicates that curriculum designers and university stakeholders need to provide best-practice examples of how to utilize AI tools to effectively and positively promote the use of AI for students advantage (Deroncle-Acosta et al. Clearly, AI offers many benefits as it can drive efficiency, creativity, and innovation.

Technology 98

Technology Achievement Retention Inclusivity 98

totallyrewired

MARCH 21, 2025

What role could digital technology play? Wesley Goatley This talk will argue for more critical reflexivity in how we engage students with extractive technologies such as generative AI, and some examples of embedding climate-centered thinking in teaching these technologies. Catherine works at Jisc.

Environment 52

Environment Technology Model Policy 52

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). This setting typically requires the use of technology, structured activities, and clear organization to manage the diverse needs of a larger audience.

Equity 89

Equity Technology Learning Experience Inclusivity 89

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

During the two-week module on positive psychology, I wanted students to experience research and writing as positive and engaging activities. Here is how the project unfolded: Day 1: Setting the Stage for Collaborative Writing The project began by gauging student interest in co-authoring an article on student wellness.

Students 92

Students Organization Technology Humanities 92

totallyrewired

MARCH 7, 2025

Lawrie Phipps’ talk at our CSET event at UAL focused on the complexities and challenges faced by tutors/lecturers and students and the need for empathy and equity when using technology in education. when he was doing important work on how digital tools could help disabled students access and engage with higher education.

Technology 52

Technology Equity Disadvantaged Education 52

Liaison International

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

However, inspired by historical examples of resilience in the face of adversity, graduate enrollment leaders can overcome these limitations by adopting innovative strategies, forging strong partnerships, and embracing technology. Culturally, the pressure to do more with less takes a toll.

Technology 84

Technology Higher Education Allocate Recruitment 84

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

As the number of universities offering fully online-only courses increases, a new set of challenges arises for students and professors. The ability to create professional learning communities (PLCs) amongst peers and professors in their fields has become a challenge for online-only students. Why Bother?

College 105

College Technology Model Environment 105

Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Four prominent universities announced new or expanded tuition-free programs for low- and middle-income students this week. Despite financial challenges, the program underscores the university’s focus on providing accessible education to talented students from diverse economic backgrounds.

University 98

University Equity Inclusivity Environment 98

Liaison International

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

GEM leaders need multifaceted strategies, including refined hiring practices, professional development, and technology adoption, to stabilize and support their teams. Leveraging technology like Liaison’s tools can automate administrative tasks, enabling staff to focus on high-value work and improving both productivity and job satisfaction.

Higher Education 93

Higher Education Education Professional Development Technology 93

HEPI

MARCH 3, 2024

This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Ian Pickup , Pro Vice Chancellor, Students, at The Open University, and builds on opening and closing remarks made at a recent HEPI round table event. Thinking through the implications of the advance of Generative AI-powered technologies for universities has been a cause for personal reflection.

Technology 138

Technology Model Humanities Inclusivity 138

The PIE News

APRIL 4, 2025

With Southampton, the key was defining a proposition that was not only sustainable but also aligned with government priorities and the domestic student ecosystem. “New Zealanders love international students, but that could change as numbers rise.

Students 89

Students Model Recruitment Environment 89

University Business

MAY 6, 2025

As higher education institutions navigate the pressures of rising operational costs and growing student expectations, campus infrastructure is coming under scrutiny. From the comfort of residence halls to the adaptability of academic spaces, facilities play a central role in shaping student satisfaction and institutional resilience.

Facilities 52

Facilities Students Environment Allocate 52

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 8, 2025

As technological innovations accelerate and global competition intensifies, schools, colleges, and universities must adopt strategies that meet the evolving expectations of prospective students. Education marketing promotes educational institutions, programs, and services to prospective students, their families, and other stakeholders.

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Education Technology Schooling Engineering 105