"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.
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 11th at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, Dr. Andrew Feldstein, Assistant Provost at Fort Hays State University, will share how his university is using a comprehensive Digital Master Plan in response to survey data that said only 47% of online learners felt connected to peers, while 61% had no interaction outside of required coursework. <br><br> Attendees who join the live event will be able to participate in a ThoughtExchange workshop to share and rank the best practices from their peers on how to strengthen online learning.
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.
A state study found Virginia’s community college enrollment fell 7% over the past decade, while dual enrollment and career and technical education grew. Researchers say the trend is straining smaller colleges and prompting calls for efficiency.
Transfer students continue to graduate at lower rates than their peers, held back by a system that makes it far too difficult to carry credits across institutions.
The Department of Education implores these universities to return to standardized testing, limit international students and freeze tuition for five years.
