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Dec 6, 2024 · SPSW provides news and analysis for leaders in higher education. We cover topics like online learning, policy & regulation, legal, leadership, enrollment, and more.
6 higher education trends to watch in 2025 | SPSW
3 days ago · All of the factors listed above weigh on institutions’ operating margins. As we saw in 2024 and prior years, budget deficits often prompt administrations to cut employees and programs. If distress and cash burn are steep enough, institutions can close.Both trends could continue into 2025.
How will colleges fare financially in 2025? It depends. | SPSW
Dec 9, 2024 · Dive Brief: S&P Global Ratings and Moody's Ratings last week issued their respective forecasts for higher education in 2025, both pointing to financial opportunities for some and continued challenges for others.
A year in review: 10 higher education opinion pieces from 2024
Dec 17, 2024 · A shifting higher education landscape in 2024 forced college officials to grapple with new challenges. From artificial intelligence to hyper-involved parents, leaders have increasingly had to adapt to new influences in real time.The conversation around the value of a college degree has also led to institutions to focus more on career services and preparing students for the workforce.
Ed Department changes reporting requirements for online colleges
Jan 3, 2025 · The U.S. Department of Education announced final regulations this week requiring colleges to report which students receiving federal financial aid are enrolled in distance education or correspondence courses. The distance rule will …
This week in 5 numbers: The rise in AI education | SPSW
Jan 3, 2025 · Higher Education News. The percentage of voters with an associates degree that voted Republican in the 2024 election, according to NBC News exit polling. One communications expert argued the Education Department needn't be a partisan issue and that President-elect Donald Trump should rebrand the agency, rather than moving to nix it completely.
Unpacking Higher Education’s Hesitancy to Adopt AI | SPSW
Dec 20, 2024 · About the Authors. Thomas Dickson, EdD, is a higher education consultant with Advisor AI and founder of Beech Dickson Consulting with over 20 years of higher education advising and administrative experience.He brings extensive expertise in academic advising, student engagement, career services, first-generation student supports, and supporting cradle-to-career initiatives and institutional ...
College operating costs rose 3.4% in fiscal 2024 | SPSW
Dec 16, 2024 · Dive Insight: Any slowdown in expense growth is welcome news for colleges. But that doesn't translate to lower prices, and costs are still at painful levels following past spikes. Those costs are made all the more painful if stagnant or falling enrollment constrains revenue.. Many colleges are grappling with those issues — hence the frequent laments about inflation this year from struggling ...
AI in higher education: Implementation strategies for institutions …
Dec 16, 2024 · Establish a User Community . Data shows that executive leaders are excited about AI and its growth at their institutions. End users, however, still vary in their adoption, and a plurality of administrators indicated that collaboration and knowledge sharing across higher education would help support their adoption of these technologies.
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