What Are Academic Operations in Higher Ed?
Higher education institutions across North America are navigating unprecedented challenges. Financial pressures have intensified, with an average of one college per week announcing closure or merger throughout 2024. Yet behind these headline-grabbing…
Read More
The Complete Guide to Student Engagement in Higher Education
Student engagement in higher education is one of the most powerful predictors of academic success, retention and career readiness. Research shows that engaged students are more likely to persist in their studies,…
Read More
Modernizing Course Catalogs: Best Practices for 2025
As 89% of businesses invest in personalized digital experiences, the traditional course catalog is no longer enough to meet student expectations. Outdated PDFs and static webpages fail to deliver the real-time accuracy,…
Read More
Enhancing Student Engagement in Higher Education: Strategies and Tools
Student engagement is a critical factor in institutional success. According to recent research from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, institutions that prioritize robust student engagement strategies have seen higher persistence rates…
Read More
How to Choose the Right Student Engagement Platform for Your Institution
As institutions face fluctuating enrollment, shifting student demographics and rising expectations for digital-first experiences, student engagement is a priority. Whether traditional undergraduates, adult learners or workforce upskillers, learners expect their institution to…
Read More
Course Catalog Optimization: What Students Expect in 2025
When students expect engaging experiences from every digital interaction, academic course catalogs can no longer afford to be clunky PDFs or static lists buried on institutional websites. As we move into 2025,…
Read More
Mastering Text Message Communication in Higher Ed: Tips for Effective Engagement
Communication in higher ed is undergoing a major transformation driven by rising student expectations and mobile-first behavior. According to a recent EDUCAUSE QuickPoll, 71% of institutions are already using AI-powered features within…
Read More
Higher Education Text Messaging: Strategies to Improve Student Response Rates
Students are inundated with digital content, and their communication preferences have shifted drastically. Email inboxes are overflowing, phone calls are often ignored, and attention spans are shrinking. In contrast, text messaging remains…
Read More
Streamlining Course Scheduling for Universities: Challenges and Solutions
The demands on academic planners and administrators are intense. Universities are navigating shrinking staff resources, increasingly complex program offerings and student populations with vastly different scheduling needs. Add in hybrid learning formats,…
Read More