Posts in Higher Education Trends

How Can Unbundling Courses Help Colleges and Universities Meet Community Needs?

January 11, 2023

Jenzabar’s Mark Gradolf and Southeastern University CTO Neal Dyer discuss the institution’s experiences when unbundling its course catalog.

Higher Education Trend Alert: Graduate School Out. Certificate Programs In.

December 14, 2022

Given that a hot job market has historically meant low higher education enrollments, why are schools seeing an increased interest in certificate programs?

Ed Tech’s Take on the 2023 Top 10 IT Issues: EDUCAUSE Interviews Les Zimmerman

December 7, 2022

Les Zimmerman examines which of the EDUCAUSE Top 10 IT Issues of 2023 will have the greatest impact in the edtech sector.

EDUCAUSE Top 10 IT Issues for 2023, Part 2: It’s Time to Work Smart

November 30, 2022

In the second half of this two-part series, we continue to break down EDUCAUSE’s Top 10 IT Issues for 2023.

EDUCAUSE Top 10 IT Issues for 2023, Part 1: Addressing the Great Resignation

November 16, 2022

At its annual meeting this year, EDUCAUSE released its top 10 IT issues. We break those issues down in this two-part series.

How Can Colleges and Universities Answer the Call for Skills-Based Learning?

November 4, 2022

Local industries are reaching out to colleges and universities for help training workers. Here’s how institutions can respond. 

Should Institutions Provide the Rods When Teaching Students How to Fish?

October 19, 2022

Students are entering higher education unprepared. What help can institutions provide that might further student success instead of hindering it?

Businesses Are Using Chatbots. Why Colleges and Universities Should, Too.

October 5, 2022

The Community College of Beaver County implemented Jenzabar Chatbot and saw an immediate return on investment.

Employer Demand for Degrees is Declining. What Does This Mean for Higher Ed?

September 28, 2022

Some employers are no longer requiring bachelor’s degrees. What’s behind the new labor market trend, and how will it impact higher education?

What Are Colleges and Universities Doing to Invest in Student Financial Success?

September 7, 2022

An institution’s financial success is increasingly tied to that of their students. What are some institutions doing to help students financially succeed after graduation?