"It takes four years just to learn the role and then another couple of years to figure out what to do with it," James Birge says, who will soon retire from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
As generative AI—and campus use of it—evolves, so must the trust and connection between campus stakeholders. Faculty development, improved AI literacy and other techniques may help.
Colorado State University's Off-Campus Life department helps students find stability and community, connecting housing security to retention and overall well-being.
By demonstrating clear, tangible pathways from education to employment, institutions don't just prepare students for a first job—they prove the enduring value of a degree.
Just because adult learners may be juggling full-time jobs, parenting, or military service doesn't mean they would not benefit from peer-to-peer support.
