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Here’s how to prioritize human connection while embracing AI

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.

How to energize growth while keeping a small school feel

New Chancellor Daniel Pullin has co-authored a 10-year strategic plan to steer Texas Christian University's growth alongside its increasingly prominent city, Fort Worth.

Snares in the proposed endowment tax

A reduction in student support, combined with higher prices, will result in fewer students receiving the aid they need to complete degrees. 

Is student affairs too decentralized to best help students succeed?

If you were given all the salary lines and operational funds for your student support units, how would you rebuild an organization?

The power of genuine relationships: Building support systems beyond the classroom

Colleges and universities should focus small, intentional practices that make a big difference in supporting student connections.

The University Business Podcast: Why HSIs play a vital role for the U.S. economy

Dr. Antonio Flores, president of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, details how Hispanic Serving Institutions will best serve a U.S. labor workforce projected to be one-fifth Hispanic by 2030.

The top 5 campus communication mistakes to avoid

At a time when productive communication often seems hard to achieve, campuses have a unique opportunity to move beyond good intentions and embrace a proactive, inclusive approach tailored to meet the needs of our students.

President’s corner: President Elizabeth Davis crunches the numbers on new molds of student support

In the business of running a liberal arts school like Furman University, the most cherished metric to study success is student satisfaction. For President Elizabeth Davis, the key is a strategic plan agile enough to adjust to student interest and leveraging a dedicated team ready to adapt to new needs. 

Beating student hunger: 5 ways to overcome food insecurity on your campus

Establishing food pantries isn't the only strategy colleges can take to help its students facing food insecurity, an issue affecting up to 30% of college students today, according to a report from The Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation.

Black enrollment is up at this university thanks to this service that aids student belonging

Black students offered Nearpeer to connect with others at California State University, Northridge were nearly 17% more likely to enroll, complete their first year and return in fall 2023 for the new academic year, according to a report.