HEat Index, Issue 46 – The Hidden Job Market, Small Colleges Collaborate, and Employers Look for Skills
The job market isn’t what it used to be—degrees matter, but so do hidden opportunities, creative skill sets, and a bit of strategic networking. This week, we pull back the curtain on the secret world of invisible jobs and how colleges can help students break in. Then,...
HEat Index, Issue 45 – First-year Enrollment Gains, Navigating Edtech Mergers, and Divided Ideas about AI
It’s an exciting week for higher education as we learned that Fall 2024 enrollment has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels! 🎉 In this week’s issue, we explore the key factors driving this growth and what it means for the future. Next, we discuss how institutions can...
HEat Index, Issue 44 – Enrollment Increases, AI Predictions, and Closing Public Institutions
Although the holiday season ended a few weeks ago, it seems we’ve received one final gift—an increase in first-year enrollment for Fall 2024. This is exciting news! In this issue, we explore the implications of relying on preliminary data for decision-making, along...
HEat Index, Issue 43 – Enrollment Risks, the New Normal in Higher Education, and Online Students Face Challenges
Welcome back! We hope you had a chance to rest and recharge over the winter break and are ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the spring semester. In our first issue of 2025, we explore the cascading economic impacts of the upcoming demographic cliff...