Brad Micciche, JAGGAER, Author at eCampus News

Cutting costs while maintaining value: The challenge for higher education

March 28, 2025 by Brad Micciche, JAGGAER

AI-powered procurement tools can help higher education build more efficiency and financial stewardship into their decision-making.

The Trump administration’s announcement that there will be a reduction or suspension of funding for university research has cast a new wave of uncertainty over a sector that…

Policy

Halting education research in the name of ‘government efficiency’ is incredibly inefficient

March 27, 2025 by Jenn Finders, Chalkbeat

Cutting higher-ed research funding threatens science and innovation, and undermines researchers's work to make a difference in people's lives

In recent weeks, we’ve seen federal and state governments issue stop-work orders, withdraw contracts, and terminate employees in the name of “government efficiency.”

Policy

Trump administration launches civil rights investigation into schools

March 25, 2025 by Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat

The civil rights investigations are tied to education partnerships with an organization that helps support diverse doctoral candidates.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced investigations March 14 into 45 colleges and universities that partnered with an organization that provides mentorship and support…

Faculty & Staff

3 ways to show appreciation for your higher-ed employees

March 21, 2025 by Cheryl Hyatt, Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search

Expressing appreciation in a genuine and thoughtful manner strengthens your connection with higher-ed employees and improves their morale.

Key points: Employee retention strategies are complex, interlacing multiple layers of programming and recognition. However, the most sophisticated employee retention ... Read more

AI in Education

How AI is reshaping the LMS: A framework for responsible implementation

March 19, 2025 by Christian Pantel, D2L

As institutions evaluate AI-powered LMS platforms, they should prioritize transparency, security, data control, and continuous refinement.

The integration of AI into learning management systems (LMS) offers a world of possibilities, from streamlining administrative tasks to providing adaptive, personalized learning experiences.

Online Learning

Online learning isn’t about juicing enrollment–it’s about transforming student outcomes

March 17, 2025 by Dr. Racheal Brooks, Quality Matters

When centered on student outcomes, online learning holds immense potential to fundamentally transform how institutions approach education.

The surge in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath brought significant changes to higher education, but as the dust settled, the effectiveness of this increasingly…

Student Engagement

Stop calling Gen Z lazy

March 14, 2025 by Scott Smith, Fizz

It's time that policymakers and education leaders recognize that the current system of higher education financing is broken.

Despite juggling coursework with jobs, today’s students face an impossible equation. Traditional employment, which accounts for nearly half of student workers, offers stability but often comes with rigid…

DEIA

Tightening Title II: A blueprint for digital accessibility in higher ed

March 13, 2025 by Jon Avila, Level Access

Addressing digital accessibility requires time and effort, but the benefits of inclusive digital environments are profound.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) demands immediate attention from public higher education institutions.

DEIA

The Trump administration’s DEI orders are dividing Colorado universities–and their students

March 7, 2025 by Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat

Leaders and colleges and universities nationwide have responded to the new administration's DEI orders in different ways.

Ella Smith understands the predicament that the administrators at their college, Colorado State University Fort Collins, are facing when it comes to diversity efforts.

Student Engagement

Tech to the rescue: Turning the tide on first-year dropout rates

March 5, 2025 by Shana Holman, Pathify

A campus that prioritizes inclusivity, student voice, and leadership is critical in ensuring students success and engagement.

College campuses are facing a growing crisis of student connection and completion, with nearly 1 in 4 first-year students dropping out. Many struggle with self-doubt and anxiety, compounded…

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