By now, you’ve seen the predictions that artificial intelligence could replace entire job categories — from customer service to assembly line workers. It’s much more likely, however, that AI will be less of a job…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become a hot topic in conversations about education policies. When it first started gaining attention in academic circles, many of us were concerned about how it might be misused —…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) announced this week the 200 institutions — nearly half of which are community and technical colleges — that are eligible for the new Postsecondary Success Recognition Program. Part of the…
The role of college leadership has significantly evolved in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). With AI transforming various sectors, higher education is no exception. Colleges can no longer afford to ignore AI and the…
Community colleges have long excelled in workforce preparation, a cornerstone of their educational mission. Since equipping students with job-ready skills is a well-established strength, community colleges are uniquely situated to broach the next frontier in…
The Government Accountability Office (GAO), the watchdog for federal agencies, last week released two new reports on the troubled rollout of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and coordination and leadership shortcomings…
I vividly recall my own struggles as a student grappling with the reading and writing demands of my four-year college. At times, I felt overwhelmed and discouraged, questioning whether I belonged in higher education. Fortunately,…
In today’s world, where we are grappling with the role of AI, evolving technologies and sweeping funding decreases, the study of the arts is more critical than ever. We must refocus the lens to define…
The mission of Young Invincibles (YI) is to amplify the voices of young adults in the political process and expand economic opportunity for their generation. We asked Executive Director Kristin McGuire about the higher education…
As we turn the page toward the crisp fall season and its limitless possibilities for our students’ futures, I’ve been thinking about some titles from my own bookshelves that, over the years, have informed and…