Academic schedules are a foundational degree progress strategy, yet too many administrators consider it a way to meet faculty—not student needs.

Admissions management service Acuity Insights has identified some key trends shaping the higher education landscape this year and some of the best practices to implement to continue reeling in talented and diverse cohorts of students.

Economic, technological, and social volatility will only intensify. As the future of work remains unpredictable, adaptability is non-negotiable. Students deserve training, equipping them for lifelong employability, not just first jobs.

The Rural Impact Initiative plans to better leverage regional partnerships and provide more robust workforce development opportunities for rural college students.