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Small Language Models (SLMs): A Cost-Effective, Sustainable Option for Higher Education

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Small language models, known as SLMs, create intriguing possibilities for higher education leaders looking to take advantage of artificial intelligence and machine learning. SLMs are miniaturized versions of the large language models (LLMs) that spawned ChatGPT and other flavors of generative AI.

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New pathway “challenges” traditional three-year model

The PIE News

Central to BUC’s mission is to make the model affordable to students who previously may not have been able to afford access to similar courses. ” The post New pathway “challenges” traditional three-year model appeared first on The PIE News. . In essence the students agents turn away!”

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Delivering economic growth: the case for a financially secure higher education sector

HEPI

In response to recent data showing a worrying financial outlook for higher education institutions, Professor David Maguire, Vice-Chancellor at the University of East Anglia (UEA), and Dr Alex Bols, Chief of Staff at UEA, argue more Government action is needed to make the sector financially sustainable.

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What Is the Good, Better, Best Model?

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Leveraging Staged Growth for Online Learning Infrastructure When it comes to building a successful online learning ecosystem in higher education, theres no magic switch to flip and certainly no one-size-fits-all strategy to follow. Youve outgrown your current partner model and want more control. Its staged.

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Complete College America Offers Playbook on How Higher Education Can Bolster Civic Engagement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

higher education institutions can strengthen democracy by prioritizing civic engagement and civic education in the student experience. By making civic education a priority, higher education can play a role in fostering civic awareness and engagement skills. released a white paper that outlines how U.S.

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UK higher education in spring 2025: 10 ‘killer facts’

HEPI

One example of a recent killer fact is the Office for Students announcement in November 2024 that nearly three quarters (72 per cent) of higher education providers could be in deficit by 2025-26 (1) , which has certainly concentrated minds. This sort of sweeping out is now entirely normal.

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Community Colleges Test New Model Linking Student Success to Community Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Community Vibrancy Framework, developed by Achieving the Dream (ATD), moves beyond traditional metrics of student completion to create a more comprehensive model of institutional and community transformation. Community colleges, which educate nearly 44% of all U.S.