HEat Index, Issue 88 – AI “Proofing” Assignments, Impacts of Research Spending, and Managing Vendor Projects
As the fall semester comes to a close, we have one last look at the interesting higher ed news from 2025. In this week’s issue, we discuss practical advice for managing the learning environment in the age of AI. From there, we turn our attention to the hidden ways...
HEat Index, Issue 87 – FAFSA Warning, Workforce Pell, and Employer Confidence
Even though the fall semester is nearing its end, there is still plenty of higher ed news worth your attention. In this week’s issue, we look at a new warning applied to some institutions when students designate their FAFSA results to be sent to them, ongoing...
HEat Index, Issue 86 – International Student Enrollment, Easing Admissions, and the Department of Education
Last week, we celebrated the rise in enrollment this fall, and this week, we start with less encouraging news: new international student enrollment is down. When the news is good, it’s easy to forget that the higher education landscape remains in flux as institutions...
HEat Index, Issue 85 – Preliminary Fall Enrollment and Doubling Down on Majors
It’s always nice to start a post with some positive news. Enrollment is up this fall! That’s something worth celebrating. In this week’s issue, we take a closer look at the early numbers and what they might mean for institutions and students alike. We’ll wrap up with...