Teachers: It’s time to make friends with AI
My first-year college students have a very narrow perspective of AI. “In high school,” wrote one student on an anonymous survey I give at the start of the…
A strategic approach to meet the 2026 digital accessibility mandate
The deadline is fast approaching for educational institutions to achieve comprehensive digital accessibility compliance. With the Department of Justice's final rule on Title II of the Americans with…
How universities ethically leverage AI
AI is rapidly reshaping academia, creating both opportunities and challenges for institutions. As generative AI tools gain traction in workplaces, universities have a responsibility to prepare students for…
Guidance on higher ed revenue sharing may be safer than many assume
Some believe that the outgoing leadership at the U.S. Department of Education will soon rewrite the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter to undercut how colleges enter into contracts with…
Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern technology, influencing industries from healthcare to entertainment. Yet, in the educational space, AI often stirs fear and skepticism…
Identity theft preys on campuses–here’s what we can do about it
In today’s digital era, the nature of fraud has evolved dramatically, and schools now are contending with increasingly complex cyber threats that carry much heavier consequences.
Community college enrollment gains led by dual-enrolled high school students
Dual-enrolled high school students are closing in on accounting for nearly half of Colorado’s community college enrollment, according to fall 2024 enrollment data.
Students are testing out the FAFSA before it goes live in an effort to avoid last year’s mess
Thousands of students, including in Newark, Chicago, and the Denver area, are helping test out federal financial aid forms before they go live to the broader public on…
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…
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.