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Higher Ed’s Staffing Concerns Eased by Technology

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Higher education’s technology landscape is changing and evolving, which means its IT workforce must adapt as well. But budget shortfalls and concerns over adequate training, professional development and retention often mean that higher ed IT departments are learning to do more work with fewer people.

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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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AI and Student Recruitment: Bridging Technology and Human Connection 

Liaison International

Striking a Balance Between Technology and Humanity AI should enhance, not replace, human efforts. The post AI and Student Recruitment: Bridging Technology and Human Connection appeared first on Liaison. Over-reliance on AI-generated text can harm visibility and credibility.

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Tech Trends 2025: Can Technology Help Universities Avoid the Enrollment Cliff?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Seventeen years ago, the United States economy hit a rough patch and, for that reason and many others, Americans stopped having as many kids. The phenomenon became known as the birth dearth, and in the years that followed, the economy rebounded but birth rates did not.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources?

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WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals a net increase of 78 million jobs by 2030 and unprecedented demand for technology and GenAI skills 

Coursera blog

By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO Today, the World Economic Forum published the Future of Jobs Report 2025, revealing that shifts in technology, the economy, demographics, and the green transition will dramatically reshape labor markets worldwide. To prepare your workforce, visit coursera.org/business.

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A higher education institution’s relationship with technology crosses all its missions

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Debbie McVitty talks to University of Edinburgh principal Peter Mathieson about the university's research legacy and future plans for data science and AI