HEat Index, Issue 49 – EDUCAUSE AI Study, Building AI Agents, the Earnings of Graduates

by Allen Taylor | Feb 21, 2025 | HEat Index

With the recent release of the DeepSeek model, AI is once again in the spotlight. In this week’s issue, we examine key takeaways from the 2025 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study and their implications for institutions. Then, we explore UC San Diego’s AI-powered assistants...

HEat Index, Issue 48 – Direct Course Placement, Online Course Costs, and Processing Grief

by Allen Taylor | Feb 14, 2025 | HEat Index

Higher education is at a crossroads, facing pressures ranging from student success and affordability to digital transformation and public perception. In this issue, we explore three timely discussions shaping the sector: the benefits of direct college placement in...

HEat Index, Issue 47 – Data Classification, Student Trust, and the Importance of Writing

by Allen Taylor | Feb 6, 2025 | HEat Index

Imagine a world where faculty and staff actually enjoy classifying data. You can’t, can you? It’s almost impossible to picture, but what if aligning our policies with better practices could make compliance feel a little less painful? In this week’s issue, we explore a...

HEat Index, Issue 46 – The Hidden Job Market, Small Colleges Collaborate, and Employers Look for Skills

by Allen Taylor | Jan 31, 2025 | HEat Index

The job market isn’t what it used to be—degrees matter, but so do hidden opportunities, creative skill sets, and a bit of strategic networking. This week, we pull back the curtain on the secret world of invisible jobs and how colleges can help students break in. Then,...

HEat Index, Issue 45 – First-year Enrollment Gains, Navigating Edtech Mergers, and Divided Ideas about AI

by Allen Taylor | Jan 24, 2025 | HEat Index

It’s an exciting week for higher education as we learned that Fall 2024 enrollment has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels! 🎉 In this week’s issue, we explore the key factors driving this growth and what it means for the future. Next, we discuss how institutions can...

HEat Index, Issue 44 – Enrollment Increases, AI Predictions, and Closing Public Institutions

by Allen Taylor | Jan 16, 2025 | HEat Index

Although the holiday season ended a few weeks ago, it seems we’ve received one final gift—an increase in first-year enrollment for Fall 2024. This is exciting news! In this issue, we explore the implications of relying on preliminary data for decision-making, along...