Two out of three jobs now demand at least some education or training, confirms new research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, in partnership with JPMorgan Chase & Co. Automation, globalization and "upskilling" have prompted massive economic restructuring, but three pathways to good jobs still remain: a high school education, middle-skills training […]
An online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree made its debut in UPenn's College of Liberal and Professional Studies. While many of the Ivies have digital advanced learning programs, this is the first time one has created an online option for undergrads. The university had been offering a part-time bachelor's option for working adults […]
What is the state of unstructured data on college campuses today? There is a huge proliferation of information produced, from emails to applications for financial aid and dorm rooms. Gartner estimates that upward of 80 percent of enterprise data today is unstructured. But the business strategy to capture this content and organize it for efficiency […]
In supporting students as they make the transition to campus life and beyond, officials at some colleges recognize that students may be transitioning into motherhood as well. Women now make up 71 percent of student parents, according to the Institute of Women's Policy Research. An influx of students who have recently become mothers on four-year […]
Above-normal humidity across the East this summer caused mold problems in residence halls at several colleges and universities. In many cases, students moved to hotels and other lodgings while crews cleaned the dorms, though no serious illnesses have been reported. At Southern Maine Community College in August, a malfunctioning energy recovery unit failed to dehumidify […]
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is quickly becoming commonplace in computers and consumer electronics. The term refers to the ability of computers to be trained to accomplish specific tasks by processing large amounts of data and recognizing patterns in the data. Everything from the personal assistant on your smartphone to self-driving cars incorporates some form of […]
Recruiting adult learners for continuing education and degree completion programs may be one of the most challenging tasks in higher education—but it also represents a great revenue opportunity because a large majority of the labor force does not hold a bachelor's degree or higher. One-third of the population graduated high school, 16 percent have completed […]
Claims data can provide a wealth of knowledge—if you know where to look. To start, be sure to keep your eye on these four data points that can help identify costly problems or student trends that need addressing. Determine whether atypical large claims are derailing your plan Review the section of your claims report that […]
Campuses, like businesses, are feeling the effects of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings. Some prefer to call them another example of the power of the #MeToo movement. Whatever the name, the Kavanaugh "news peg" is not over. This piece focuses on some impacts of those hearings, as well as selected strategies administrators can […]
It turns out that a key factor in students finishing college is their experience during the very start of college, from the moment they send their deposit through freshman orientation. Institutions find that switching the focus of orientation to fostering campus connections boosts student engagement, and research links student connectedness to retention. So at many […]
