"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.
The number of international students who entered the U.S. in August fell by 19% compared to last year. These schools are already announcing budget cuts.
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.
A growing skills gap for automation technicians has promoted one regional community college to develop programs that prepare students for these challenging and well-paying careers.
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.
