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SCCE: Higher Education Compliance Conference
Date: June 2 – 4, 2025
Location: Orlando, FL
This conference is focused on academic compliance and Title IX.

International Conference on Higher Education and Educational Technology (ICHEET)
Date:  June 5, 2025
Location: Orlando, FL
Promotes networking and professional development amongst all professionals and educators in the science and technology fields.

The Teaching Professor Conference
Date: June 6 – 8, 2025
Location: Washington, DC
Designed for faculty and course designers, this conference focuses on teaching practices and actionable solutions to enhance student learning

PBL World 2025 – Igniting hope, empowering change
Date: June 23 – 26,  2025
Location: Napa Valley, CA
Keynote: Dr. Christopher Emdin

International Conference on Lifelong Learning and Distance Education
Date: June 24, 2025
Location: Miami, FL
Promotes networking and professional development for educators.

Elevating HyFlex: Innovations and Best Practices for Future-Ready Learning Environments
Date: June 26, 2025
Location: Online/Virtual

2025 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education
Date: June 27 – June 30, 2025
Location: Denver, CO
Keynote speakers: Dr. Tia McNair, Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee, Dr. Delmy Lendof, and Dr. Joe Thomas
This conference focuses on all aspect that support student success, specifically Assessment, Planning, and Data Analytics (APDA), Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Student Success (DSBC), and First-generation Student Success (FGSS)

Teaching Students to Identify and Attack Misinformation Inside Higher Ed          

A recently developed course at the University of Southern California aims at teaching engineering students information literacy principles and how to be more aware of misinformation. The students learn to develop search strategies, critically examine sources, and how to apply ethical engineering principles in designing social media platforms.

McMahon Sharpens Tone on Accreditation Inside Higher Ed                        

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has made it clear that she wants to make major changes in the current system of college accreditation. This week, she said that accreditors wield too much power and that the marketplace would benefit from competition.

Harvard’s Battle With Trump Escalates as Research Money Is Suddenly Canceled Chronicle of Higher Education                        

The ongoing battle between Harvard University and the Trump Administration escalated this week, as billions in federal grants to the school were terminated. Unlike earlier cancellations targeting research on focused topics, these cancellations seem unrelated to research content and instead are targeted on the institution at large.

What’s Needed to Strengthen Career and College Pathway Commitments? Higher Ed Dive

Speakers at the National Pathways Summit last week said that experiential learning, job skills, and essential abilities like problem solving and resilience are what students and industry leaders want from education. Several examples are discussed demonstrating workforce preparation in both K-12 and higher education.

State and Local Funding for Public Colleges up 18% from Pre-Pandemic Levels, SHEEO Says Higher Ed Dive                     

A report released this week by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association found that state and local funding of public colleges hit levels above those seen before the COVID pandemic. States could, however, face tough decisions as federal stimulus funding runs out.

Dual Enrollment Creates a Pipeline for Professional Skills, Education and Equity EdTech City Colleges of Chicago offers students enrolled in its Early College program both dual credit and dual enrollment. Enhanced by technology, these programs are organized to guide students toward professional success, whether they are considering a career right out of high school or looking to continue at a four-year college.

BUILDING A COLLEGE FOR THE FUTURE

Preparing students for an AI-driven workforce requires innovation. Recognizing this opportunity, the University of South Florida created an interdisciplinary AI and cybersecurity college to equip students with necessary skills for rapidly evolving fields. This case study covers how the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing was developed

Solving the AI Governance problem: What should institutions look out for?

In DEC Executive Briefing #006, “Solving the AI Governance Problem”, DEC President Danny Bielik interviewed Professor Douglas Arner, Kerry Holdings Professor in Law at the University of Hong Kong. In this article, we share an extract of Professor Arner’s insights on AI governance and best practices in higher education institutions.

 A Global Map of Policy and Regulation for AI in Higher Education | DEC Executive Briefing #015

This Executive Briefing will review and compare AI regulation and policies across countries and regions worldwide. We examine the impact of these policies on AI use and innovation in higher education.

How Students Use Generative AI Beyond Writing

As generative AI tools become more accessible, students are increasingly using them—not only for writing but also for preparing presentations. This article examines a four-semester trend in an undergraduate business communication course, where the percentage of students reporting AI use rose significantly for both written proposals and spoken pitches, highlighting shifting dynamics in student engagement with AI.

Reviving Engagement in the Spanish Classroom: A Musical Challenge with ChatGPT

Midway through the semester, language instructors often observe a noticeable dip in student energy and engagement as academic pressures mount and initial enthusiasm fades. This article explores how strategically introducing unexpected, dynamic activities—beyond the usual learning styles—can revitalize the classroom, reignite student motivation, and foster renewed curiosity in language learning.

Access to Creative Tools Prepares Students for the Future – Ed Tech Magazine

Institutions like the University of Utah are equipping students with creative tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and Grammarly to enhance digital fluency and career readiness. Some ideas include providing access to Adobe Express for creating digital portfolios and offering microcredentialing workshops led by creative consultants.

Survey: What Online College Students Need – Inside Higher Ed 

In the 2025 Student Voice survey by Inside Higher Ed, 67% of online-only college students rate their educational quality as good or excellent, but only 31% feel a strong sense of belonging, compared to 48% of in-person students. It notes that 54% of online learners prefer asynchronous courses, and 42% report that stress balancing academics with other responsibilities significantly impacts their academic performance.

Dual Enrollment Numbers Are Rising. Colleges Want Them to Keep Growing.- Ed Surge           

Dual enrollment has surged—rising 46% from 2015 to 2021 and another 18% through 2023—but access remains uneven, particularly for low-income, Black, and Hispanic students. Colleges and states are exploring solutions like flexible teacher certification programs and targeted outreach to expand access to these college-credit courses.

World’s Top EdTech Companies of 2025 –  Time Magazine             

Listed 350 leading firms transforming education through technology. China secured the top three spots, with Codemao, which teaches coding through game development, ranked first. The United States led in overall representation with 138 companies, while India and China followed with 33 and 23 companies. Notable companies include Gradescope, which utilizes AI to streamline grading, and Ten Thousand Coffees, a Canadian-founded platform ranked eighth, that focuses on mentorship and professional networking.

Connected Core® by Collegis Education – EdTech Digest

Connected Core is a Google Cloud-powered data ecosystem designed to help colleges and universities overcome challenges like siloed data and outdated systems. It integrates marketing, enrollment, and student success operations and provides institutions with data and streamlined workflows to enhance decision-making and improve student outcomes.

Tool to Try: Visme                                       

Visme is an all-in-one content creation platform that enables faculty to design engaging presentations, infographics, reports, and interactive course materials without needing advanced design skills. Faculty can use it to visualize complex concepts and enhance digital communication with students.

A Practical Framework for Ethical AI Integration in Assessment – Teaching in Higher Ed

The hosts discuss how to ethically integrate AI into assessment.

What DC’s AI Executive Order Means for Higher Ed – Higher Ed Pulse     

The hosts discuss the implications of the AI Education for American Youth executive order, exploring how community colleges are adapting to AI integration without additional funding or infrastructure.

Optimizing the digital learning experience for student accessibility – EdTech Evolution             

In this episode, the podcast explores how higher education institutions can adopt an accessibility mindset to comply with regulations like the ADA Title II and enhance student success with digital learning technology.

Live from Milken: Hurdles and Hopes in Higher Education – Future U     

The leaders explore how institutions can reinforce their core missions, reach a wider audience, and rebuild trust in the value of a college degree amid growing polarization and political scrutiny.

Presence in the Onine World – Teaching in Higher Ed                         

The hosts discuss instructor presensce in online learning.

Former Governor Dishes on Connecting Work and College – Future U                   

In this episode, a former governor discusses efforts to rebuild the college-to-career pipeline through work-based learning for underserved students, the policy gaps left by Congress, and the potential for state-led and bipartisan solutions, with support from Ascendium and the Gates Foundation.

How Politics Impacts Students’ Decisions Carnegie                          

Explores financial health, value proposition, and change management in higher education, highlighting seven key metrics that differentiate successful institutions and noting that many schools struggle to articulate their value to prospective students.

2025 Annual Higher Education Outlook – Forvis Mazars                  

Provides a comprehensive sector-by-sector analysis of changes in average annual faculty compensation at over 3,500 higher education institutions from 2012-2024, with filterable data by academic rank.

How Much Has Faculty Pay Changed Over Time? The Chronicle of Higher Education                 

Nearly one in five students will not attend a school in a state with politics that differ from their own, while the economy ranks as the most important political issue for students making college decisions.

The State of Higher Education – 20 Statistics You Should Know in 2025 Digital Marketing Institute    

Content created by digital marketer Clodagh O’Brien exploring key statistics and trends shaping higher education in 2025.

The state of AI: How organizations are rewiring to capture value McKinsey         

Reveals organizations are implementing organizational changes to generate value from generative AI, with 78% now using AI in at least one business function and CEOs increasingly overseeing AI governance to maximize bottom-line impact.

The Future of Jobs Report 2025 – World Economic Forum               

Projects creation of 170 million new jobs and displacement of 92 million jobs by 2030, with technology, care economy, and green transition roles experiencing the fastest growth while identifying broadening digital access as the most transformative trend.

6/04 –  Human at the Helm: Leading Learning Organizations in the Age of AI

In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, lead, and connect, one truth remains: technology a remarkable tool, but it’s human connection that fuels creativity and innovation.

6/10 – How AI & Digital Tech Are Transforming Paper Assessments

In today’s environment where modernization is often conflated with digitalization, paper assessments have held firm – but while this educational staple has received praise for its flexibility and AI-proof nature, it’s not without its pain points for instructors, students, and administrators alike: strained resources, a lack of clear and timely feedback, and frustrations in monitoring student progress are just some of the burdens associated with paper assessments.

6/17 – Optimizing Online Learning: Bridging UDL, Cognitive Load Theory, and Usability

Explore how integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) principles enhances the usability and effectiveness of online lectures, promoting inclusive and engaging learning experiences. Webinar begins at 2:00 p.m. ET, 1:00 p.m. CT, 12:00 p.m. MT, 11:00 a.m. PT

6/18 –  Digital Crossroads: What Today’s CTOs Reveal About Tomorrow’s Campus

This data-rich webcast will explore insights from the Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research 2025 Survey of Campus Chief Technology/Information Officers, focusing on how institutions are handling AI integration, addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and sustainability, and otherwise balancing innovation with limited resources.

6/18 – What’s New in Canva for Education

Educators know how important it is to keep lessons fresh and engaging. That’s why Canva introduces new features every month, designed to help elevate your teaching toolkit. Join ‘What’s New in Canva for Education’ webinars to discover the latest and greatest in Canva.

6/30- Learning Together, Leading Together: A Look at the Ivy Tech & Purdue Global Collaboration

This session unpacks the urgent need for collaboration in higher education, examining the significant hurdles students face today, from navigating complex transfer pathways and the demand for diverse skill sets to rising affordability concerns. No single institution can tackle these multifaceted challenges alone; therefore, collaboration isn’t just beneficial, it’s a strategic imperative for both student success and institutional vitality.