How do first-generation students fare in degree attainment?
Six years after starting college, 24 percent of first-generation students and 59 percent of continuing-generation students earned a bachelor’s degree, according to FirstGen Forward.
EDUCAUSE News: New Accessibility Features for Math
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Bridging the financial literacy gap for Gen Z
Most college students today face a financial blind spot as they head into adulthood. They graduate with degrees, internships, and mountains of student debt–but little knowledge about managing their money effectively.
College students want mental health reform
Only about half of surveyed college students say they believe their institution offers adequate mental health supports for students, according to data from youth mental health nonprofit Active Minds.
Next Gen Tech Leadership Strategies
Neva Lozada, Ed.D., associate vice president of administration for the Division of Strategic Analytics and Data Illumination (SADI) at Kean ... Read more
The horror: Top traits of a horrible leader
Horrible leaders haunt an organization year-round. If you listen, you’ll hear the collective groaning. Their effects make staff miserable and rip budgets and strategic plans to shreds.
Pittsburgh steels itself for innovation with launch of NVIDIA AI Tech Community
Serving as a bridge for academia, industry and public-sector groups to partner on artificial intelligence innovation, NVIDIA is launching its inaugural AI Tech Community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Strategies for discussing cheating with students
Discussing suspected cheating is probably the last thing faculty want to do, but it’s necessary for protecting academic integrity. You need to approach these conversations thoughtfully with planning, empathy, evidence, and an open mind.
What’s the latest on minority enrollment?
New data reveals that the Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious admissions did not adversely impact the overall representation of Black students or students of color in the Fall 2024 cohort of incoming first-year students.
Baked-in bias or sweet equity: AI’s role in motivation and deep learning
In the quickly evolving landscape of AI, education stands at the forefront. New AI tools are emerging daily for educators and students; from AI tutors to curriculum creators, the AI education market is surging.
