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PhD Completion Rates: What Percentage of Students Finish Programs “On Time”?

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My experience earning a doctorate still seems consistent with current PhD completion rates even though it’s been a few years. As a Duke undergraduate whose ability to attend college depended on grants and loans, I selected the required courses in the proper sequence to avoid paying for unnecessary credits and extending my time to graduate. […]

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Job Seekers With AI Skills Rewarded

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A week or two ago, I met a friend for lunch. Bryan manages investment portfolios and is an executive at a well-known investment bank. During our conversation, we discussed artificial intelligence, its impact on education, and the AI skills needed in today’s workforce. I shared with Bryan that I purposefully use a generative AI app […]

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Does the Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling Apply to Private Schools?

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Last June, I read commentaries about the Supreme Court affirmative action decision. This followed the Court’s ruling on the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College case. I was surprised at several writers’ lack of understanding of the higher education admissions landscape in America. The petitioner in the case, Students […]

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2024 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report: The Impact of AI on Education

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EDUCAUSE and Horizon have collaborated for several years to produce a teaching and learning report relating to the effectiveness and implementation of technology. Producing the report requires facilitating discussions with expert panelists. I am a fan of executive summaries, particularly in lengthy, technical reports. If you don’t have time to read the full report, the […]

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Can You Use Generative AI to Create an AI Curriculum?

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Researching and composing an article for my blog can be time-consuming. I usually block out a few hours on a slow weekday afternoon or over the weekend. After a week of meetings and some travel, I realized that much of my Sunday would have to be dedicated to researching and writing this article about developing […]

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Federal Distance Education Rules: Shades of Dolores Umbridge

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I’ve been thinking about how recently proposed federal distance education rules remind me of one of the beloved Harry Potter fantasy books. The similarity relates to the fifth novel, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, when Dolores Umbridge was appointed Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher by the Ministry of Magic. Ms. Umbridge […]

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Co-Intelligence: Living and Working With AI

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Shortly after the announcement about ChatGPT’s open access, my emails and news feed notices about artificial intelligence (AI) increased. Some of the emails were solicitations for training, and others provided news about the large language model (LLM) technology, particularly about working with AI. As a University of Pennsylvania graduate, I was already receiving Knowledge at […]

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The State Opportunity Index: A New Report from Strada Education Foundation

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Strada Education Network has been an innovative supporter of education initiatives since its founding in 2014. Last week, Strada Education Foundation released a new research report announcing the development of the State Opportunity Index. “The State Opportunity Index was developed to help states build a stronger connection between education after high school and equitable pathways […]

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Bumpy Ride Ahead: EVs and the Cost of Private Education

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I find myself inundated with news from multiple sources. I subscribe to many publications, mostly online. I also watch the local and national news, usually once a day. An article in The Economist about Tesla triggered a few thoughts about the cost of private education when I first read it last week. Tesla Sales Decline The […]

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The Coming Wave: the Power of AI and the 21st Century’s Greatest Dilemma

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Mustafa Suleyman is no stranger to Artificial Intelligence (AI). He co-founded two AI companies, DeepMind and Inflection AI. Recently, it was announced that he is leaving Inflection AI to become CEO of Microsoft AI. His credentials as an AI innovator are impeccable. The Coming Wave is Suleyman’s attempt to make everyone aware of the power […]

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