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About SPSW . SPSW provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping higher education. The newsletters and website cover topics such as online learning, policy, legal, leadership, enrollment and more.
Trump signs executive order targeting DEI policies at colleges
2 days ago · Dive Brief: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs at colleges and other “influential institutions of American society,” escalating the Republican-led crusade against DEI.; The executive order declares that DEI policies and programs adopted by colleges and others can violate federal civil rights laws and directs federal ...
How Trump’s Day 1 actions could affect higher education
3 days ago · Dive Brief: Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump signed several executive orders Monday taking aim at Biden-era efforts to provide protections for LGBTQ+ students and increase educational access for Hispanic, Native American and Black students.; In one executive order, Trump directed the U.S. government to only recognize two sexes — male and female — based on reproductive cells.
6 higher education trends to watch in 2025 | SPSW
Jan 9, 2025 · All of the factors listed above weigh on institutions’ operating margins. As we saw in 2024 and prior years, budget deficits often prompt administrations to cut employees and programs. If distress and cash burn are steep enough, institutions can close.Both trends could continue into 2025.
First-year student enrollment spiked 5.5% in fall 2024 | SPSW
2 days ago · Higher Education News. First-year student enrollment spiked 5.5% in fall 2024 . The final data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center comes a week after the group retracted preliminary findings showing a decline.
Common App data shows 5% jump in first-year college applicants
Jan 18, 2025 · Dive Insight: Applications from prospective first-year students have steadily increased since the 2020-21 application cycle, Common App found.. That's despite the challenges that have thrown aspects of college admissions into tumult, including the botched rollout of the updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid during the 2024-25 cycle and the U.S. Supreme Court's June 2023 ban on race ...
Higher Education Policy News | SPSW
Sep 13, 2024 · The latest policy news and analysis for leaders in higher education.
Unpacking Higher Education’s Hesitancy to Adopt AI | SPSW
Dec 20, 2024 · About the Authors. Thomas Dickson, EdD, is a higher education consultant with Advisor AI and founder of Beech Dickson Consulting with over 20 years of higher education advising and administrative experience.He brings extensive expertise in academic advising, student engagement, career services, first-generation student supports, and supporting cradle-to-career initiatives and institutional ...
Why more colleges are embracing AI offerings | SPSW
Jan 2, 2025 · Ever since the public release of ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence has dominated conversations related to higher education and the future of work in the U.S. Now, some colleges are investing significantly in AI-related programs, from specific degrees to integrating AI literacy into other disciplines.