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The concerns that keep campus technology officers awake at night

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The concerns that keep campus technology officers awake at night

In our recent Survey of Campus Chief Technology/Information Officers with Hanover Research, CTOs expressed mixed feelings about higher education’s technological readiness, including with respect to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data literacy, and supporting instructors teaching with technology. We are delving deeper into these findings and assessing higher ed’s overall tech readiness next week during a discussion … Read more

Promoting virtual reality for campus and city exploration

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Promoting virtual reality for campus and city exploration

As freshmen at the University of Miami, students have the chance to experience running out of the tunnel with the football team, exploring the Lowe Art Museum, taking a glassblowing class, or paddling through the mangroves, all from the comfort of their own homes. The UMverse, a new virtual reality application created for incoming students, … Read more

Engaging First-Generation College Students on Campus: Six Strategies

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Engaging First-Generation College Students on Campus: Six Strategies

Higher education institutions can support first-generation students who are interested in participating in on-campus co-curricular activities by raising awareness of available opportunities and considering the need for flexibility in the format and timing of such activities. Engagement in collegiate activities, such as student organizations, on-campus work, and faculty-led research, are considered high-impact practices that are … Read more