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The final part of our "Strategies to Re-Enroll" series, "Building a Sense of Community and Belonging," by Lauren Dukes, Ed.D. highlights the importance of fostering a supportive environment for students returning to their studies, especially those who have discontinued their education, known as stopouts. It emphasizes that re-engagement involves not only practical support but also emotional and social integration. By creating inclusive practices, colleges can help returning students feel welcomed and connected, which is crucial for renewing their commitment to educational goals. Read more at https://bit.ly/4etOmqI #HigherEdNoodlings #reenrollment #stopouts #studentsucess #higheredinnovation

💡 What Can Higher Education Learn from Retail, Specifically Apple? 💡 Are there examples or even best practices outside of higher education that can help teach how to be more agile? 💡 Where can universities look to gather lessons on improving the overall student experience? The second article (2 of 4) in our four-part "Learning from Outside of Higher Education to Build an Agile Campus" roundtable series with Doug Guthrie, Elliot Felix, and Scott Bass focuses on lessons to be learned from the retail industry. Taking insights from places like Apple and Costco, the conversation looks to expand horizons. In the next article, we will dive deeper into healthcare, specifically how higher education can learn from innovations that have been implemented at hospitals to improve patient care. Read more at https://bit.ly/4dYxfxn #HigherEducation #AgileCampus #Innovation #StudentExperience

Noodle celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month! While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities beyond this month, from September 15 to October 15 we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more. For more details around Hispanic Heritage Month, please visit the Hispanic Heritage resource page brought to you by the National Museum of the American Latino. https://s.si.edu/3XNqB84

What does it mean to embrace agility in today’s academic landscape? Fresh perspectives are crucial for navigating the rapid change shaping higher education and to that end we are revisiting our four-part series, "Learning from Outside Higher Education to Build an Agile Campus." This series features contributions from Elliot Felix, Dr. Doug Guthrie, and Dr. Scott Bass exploring how lessons from sectors such as retail and healthcare can profoundly enhance the student experience. Our first article (part 1 of 4) examines the challenge universities face in acknowledging their pivotal role in local communities while addressing internal issues like mental health crises and rising costs. Read more at https://bit.ly/4d5tWmM #HigherEducation #AgileCampus #Innovation #StudentExperience

How can we re-attract stopouts? In part two of our “Strategies to Re-Enroll and Support Students Who Have Discontinued Their Studies” series with Lauren Dukes, Ed.D., we propose actionable solutions to foster a supportive environment that encourages students to return and complete their education. Key strategies include offering financial incentives, implementing flexible learning options, and providing comprehensive support services. https://bit.ly/3zhep5D #stopouts #reenrollment #bringback #studentretention #studentsupport

“In terms of teaching, AI is not going to lower the cost of education,” John Katzman said. “In the end, the faculty and the relationship between students and faculty is just too important to dilute. So it’s how do you make teaching better, how do you have faculty spending less time doing road work and answering the same questions for the 20th time, and more time engaging students directly? On the administration side, (using AI) is about cost savings. There are a variety of ways schools can become more efficient and at the same time more responsive and better for students.” The second and final day of the New England College of Optometry’s (NECO) fourth annual Industry Collaborative, “Health Equity in Eyecare,” featured a spirited panel discussion on the current scope of practice in optometry as well as a fireside chat from John Katzman, founder and CEO of Noodle, on artificial intelligence (AI) and education, hosted by Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO, current president of NECO. Full article at https://bit.ly/3MHCMwp #AIineducation #HigherEdInnovation #PublicPrivatePartnerships #OptometryEducation

"I had a mentor who said, sometimes when you're leading, you should look behind you, because maybe you're just taking a walk...So I set out some years ago to blow up the OPM industry and as that actually worked out, we realized we looked a little bit like an OPM, we were kind of in the proximate area of the the blast, and we had to really change how we positioned ourselves, how we priced, how we thought about the company, to make sure that if we were successful we weren't a victim." John Katzman #ASUGSVSummit

Appreciating our excellent working relationship with the folx at Google here in NY. Highlighting a couple of upcoming events hosted by them: Google's AI Innovation Day [Virtual, Tuesday, Sept 24th] - This virtual event is an opportunity to connect with product specialists to explore and innovate with the latest AI for Ads betas. Featuring a keynote, demos, Q&A and NDA content breakouts to learn more about our products and betas from our product specialists. Register at https://bit.ly/3MF3mGl Education 2 Employment Industry Summit [In-Person, NYC, Thursday, Oct 10th] - Google’s first summit focused on the Education and Careers Marketer, featuring AI and digital strategies to amplify connection with prospective students and jobseekers. No virtual option. Formal website at https://bit.ly/3MDwPAr

"20% of the cost of higher ed is teaching. Another 20% is student services and academic support. You can't use technology to change the class of instruction because it's all about the student faculty relationship. But you can make yourself a lot more efficient..." https://bit.ly/3APnUJF #higheredinnovation #agilecampus #datadriveschange #higheredpartners #publicprivate