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    AI & Academia: Academic Freedom, Rights, and Institutional Concerns

    AI & Academia: Academic Freedom, Rights, and Institutional Concerns

    AI's impact on academia raises concerns about academic freedom and faculty rights. AAUP report highlights institutional concerns and the need for active faculty involvement in the integration of AI in education.


    Higher Ed Procurement: Shaping Student Experience & Values

    Higher Ed Procurement: Shaping Student Experience & Values

    Higher ed procurement evolves to shape student experience and align with values like diversity & sustainability. Streamlining processes & tech access boosts student satisfaction and institutional success. Procurement's impact on campus life.


    Failing Better: Hamilton University’s Resilience Campaign

    Failing Better: Hamilton University’s Resilience Campaign

    Hamilton University launches 'Failing Better' campaign to boost student resilience and address Gen Z anxieties amidst AI advancements and COVID-19 impacts, promoting a culture of learning from failures.


    College Leadership: Lessons from Ultrarunning – Flexible Preparation

    College Leadership: Lessons from Ultrarunning – Flexible Preparation

    College leaders, like ultrarunners, need flexible preparation: plan meticulously but pivot when necessary. Embrace collaboration, innovation, and adapt to challenges for institutional sustainability and student success.


    College Licensing: Brand Durability & Revenue Strategy

    College Licensing: Brand Durability & Revenue Strategy

    Colleges must treat licensing as a brand strategy, not a passive income stream, to navigate supply chain challenges and maintain brand durability, reputation and revenue. Licensing impacts enrollment and community participation.


    George Mason Faces DEI Investigation: Civil Rights Concerns

    George Mason Faces DEI Investigation: Civil Rights Concerns

    George Mason University is under investigation by the Education Department for alleged illegal DEI policies, sparking concerns about race-based programs and potential discrimination. The investigation follows similar issues at the College of Virginia.


    CPHE: New University Accreditor Formation & Accreditation Shift

    CPHE: New University Accreditor Formation & Accreditation Shift

    Six university systems are creating CPHE, a new accreditor, driven by Florida & North Carolina legislation mandating accreditation shifts. Aims for Education Department recognition by 2028. Focus on student outcomes.


    US Education Bill: Funding Cuts, Loan Limits & College Impacts

    US Education Bill: Funding Cuts, Loan Limits & College Impacts

    US Education Bill: Passed with slim margins, it cuts student aid, limits loans, and introduces tax changes impacting colleges and students' access to education. Affects future students and borrowers.


    Brown University: Financial Challenges & Trump Era Cuts

    Brown University: Financial Challenges & Trump Era Cuts

    Brown University faces financial difficulties due to federal funding cuts, rising costs, and policy changes. Measures include staff reductions and austerity. Impacted by Trump administration policies.


    College Tuition, Accreditation & Funding Challenges

    College Tuition, Accreditation & Funding Challenges

    Tuition discounting rises. Judge overrules research cost limits. New accrediting agency formed. Colleges face deficits, faculty cuts amid funding shifts and accreditation concerns.


    Stanford University: Budget Cuts, Layoffs & Endowment Challenges

    Stanford University: Budget Cuts, Layoffs & Endowment Challenges

    Stanford University faces budget cuts and potential layoffs due to federal funding changes. Endowment tax and research funding reductions pose significant challenges to maintaining education and research quality.


    Graduate Student Loans: New Restrictions & Impact on Education

    Graduate Student Loans: New Restrictions & Impact on Education

    New restrictions on federal graduate loans may impact university funding and instructional equity. Caps could limit access for low-income students and worsen healthcare shortages. Unlimited loans also raise concerns about debt and degree value.


    Academia Under Threat: Uncertainty & Student Support

    Academia Under Threat: Uncertainty & Student Support

    American academia faces uncertainty due to funding cuts and political pressures. Institutions focus on student support amidst instability and evolving regulations. International students are particularly vulnerable.


    College Cost Transparency: Making College Affordable

    College Cost Transparency: Making College Affordable

    Colleges are working to improve cost transparency with tools like the Immediate Net Cost Estimator to help families understand college affordability and overcome the perception of exorbitant tuition fees.


    Trustees, Presidents, and Higher Ed Governance: A Complex Relationship

    Trustees, Presidents, and Higher Ed Governance: A Complex Relationship

    Boards' fiduciary duties, presidential contracts, and oversight challenges in higher education. Conflicts, power dynamics, and the need for trustee training for better governance. A president's perspective.


    ADA Title II Compliance: Web Accessibility for Higher Education

    ADA Title II Compliance: Web Accessibility for Higher Education

    ADA Title II mandates WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for public colleges' web content and apps. Key steps: assess digital spaces, update procurement, and address STEM challenges for accessible learning. Deadline: April 2026.


    Guilford College: Funding, Accreditation, and Future Plans

    Guilford College: Funding, Accreditation, and Future Plans

    Guilford College faces financial challenges, accreditation concerns, and declining enrollment. Fundraising campaigns and strategic initiatives aim to secure its future and maintain accreditation. Budget cuts are anticipated.