HEat Index, Issue 20 – Financial Aid & Enrollment, Internships, and IT Modernization

by  and Allen Taylor | Jun 27, 2024 | HEat Index

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Financial aid timing affects enrollment decisions. While I doubt anyone in enrollment management would be surprised by that headline, we’ll explore the implications of those findings. We’ll also look at traits of high-quality...

HEat Index, Issue 19 – Student Voices, Data Security, and AI in Student Success

by Allen Taylor | Jun 20, 2024 | HEat Index

Welcome to this week’s issue of The HEat Index, where we turn up the temperature on the latest trends in higher education without adding to the scorching heat blanketing much of the country. Let’s dive into how students are navigating their educational journeys,...

HEat Index, Issue 18 – AI Action Plan, Graduate Programs, and Congressional Scrutiny

by Allen Taylor and  | Jun 13, 2024 | HEat Index

In our rapidly evolving higher education environment, institutions face numerous challenges and opportunities. In this week’s issue, we explore the integration of AI guidelines into existing policies and the fluctuating dynamics of graduate enrollment. We conclude...

HEat Index, Issue 17 – Enrollment Opportunities and Double AI News

by Allen Taylor | Jun 6, 2024 | HEat Index

This week’s issue is equally split between two pressing concerns for higher education — AI and enrollment. Join us as we dive into what one institution is doing to improve AI literacy on its campus (and just in time too, with the latest version of ChatGPT). From...

HEat Index, Issue 16 – Considering leadership, future jobs, and three-year degrees

by Allen Taylor | May 30, 2024 | HEat Index

As we settle into summer, EDUCAUSE wants you to consider your future in a leadership role. Additionally, we discuss a predicted misalignment between credentials and the labor market, and the possibility of three-year bachelor’s degrees in this week’s issue. Oh, and we...

HEat Index, Issue 15 – Spring enrollment increases, data & retention, and AI at ASU

by Allen Taylor | May 23, 2024 | HEat Index

Although spring enrollment showed improvement, the persistent issues with the new FAFSA could jeopardize this progress. As the enrollment cliff nears, data analytics is increasingly becoming a key component of student retention strategies. Meanwhile, Arizona State...