HEat Index, Issue 64 – Some College, No Credential Population Grows, Proposed Changes to Pell, and Academic Program Costs
Sometimes I feel like I’m writing the same story over and over again each week, but that’s because higher education is under pressure from all directions. Whether it’s the growing population of adults with some college but no credential, proposed changes to Pell...
HEat Index, Issue 63 – Creating AI Policy, Helping Students Feel at Home, and the Impacts of International Enrollment
As Hamilton’s Aaron Burr sang, “everyone wants to be in the room where it happens” and creating AI policies is no different. In this week’s issue, we look at practical advice from EDUCAUSE on how to ensure everyone is involved in creating AI policies that will impact...
HEat Index, Issue 62 – Workforce Preparedness, The College Premium Shrinking, and Addressing Academic Integrity with the boom of AI
In this week’s issue, we’re diving into several pressing topics in higher education. From concerns about college graduates entering the workforce underprepared, to the shrinking return on investment of a degree for low-income students. We’re also exploring the...
HEat Index, Issue 61 – Growth of Independent Students, Working with Consultants, and the Promise of Dual Enrollment
As many institutions face growing enrollment challenges, this week’s issue explores two promising options for enrollment growth: financially independent students and dual enrollment programs. Recent research shows that financially independent students are the...