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SRHE International Conference 2025 (Society of Research into Higher Education)
Date: November 28 (online); December 2–4, 2025
Location: Nottingham (East Midlands Conference Centre)
This international conference convenes researchers and practitioners to examine emerging issues, innovations, and global trends in higher education. Sessions explore new research and future directions shaping postsecondary learning environments.

ASCILITE Conference (Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education)
Date: November 30 – December 3, 2025
Location: Adelaide
Themed “Future-Focused: Educating in an Era of Continuous Change,” this conference showcases technology-enhanced learning strategies for designing flexible, engaging online and asynchronous courses. Attendees gain practical insights to support student success and navigate ongoing change in tertiary education.

UK ENIC Annual Conference (UK ENIC)
Date: December 1–2, 2025
Location: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
This event explores how innovation—from emerging technologies to sustainable practices—is harmonizing the future of education. Participants examine strategies to enhance access, strengthen international alignment, and support inclusive, high-quality learning experiences.

Teaching Professor Conference on AI in Education (Magna Publication)
Date: December 2–3, 2025
Location: Online
This conference presents practical, ethical, and time-saving methods for integrating AI into online, asynchronous courses. Attendees learn techniques to enhance engagement, streamline workflows, and improve overall learning outcomes.

2025 UPCEA MEMS Conference (UPCEA)
Date: December 2–4, 2025
Location: Boston, MA
Focusing on marketing, enrollment management, and student success, this conference provides strategies to strengthen online programs, including accelerated and asynchronous courses. Attendees gain practical approaches to enhance engagement and align teaching with evolving student needs.

As New Federal Research Funding Resumes, China May Already Be Outspending U.S. | Inside Higher Ed
According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, China is on track to surpass the United States in research funding, signaling a potential end to the U.S.’s century-long dominance in R&D investment.

McMahon Breaks Up More of the Education Department | Inside Higher Ed
The Trump Administration has announced agreements with four agencies to assume responsibility for a wide range of Education Department programs, a move leaders say is intended to streamline federal education bureaucracy.

CPaaS for Higher Education: Transforming Campus Communications | EdTech Magazine
Colleges and universities are increasingly adopting CPaaS, a cloud-based communication platform that integrates SMS, voice, video, and chat tools to enhance student engagement, modernize communication, and improve campus safety.

International Students in US up 4.5% in 2024–25, but Warning Signs Loom | Higher Ed Dive
The annual Open Doors report shows that U.S. institutions hosted nearly 1.2 million international students last year—a record high—yet newly surveyed colleges anticipate declines in future enrollment.

Undergraduate Enrollment on Track to Increase for Third Straight Year | Higher Ed Dive
A National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report finds that undergraduate enrollment is projected to grow 2.4% this fall, with especially strong gains at community colleges and in trade programs.

The AI Teammate: Three Roles to Build Student AI Fluency | Faculty Focus
Framing AI as a classroom “teammate” with specific roles—The Tasker, The Draftsmith, and The Facilitator—can help students make informed decisions about when and how to use AI effectively in their learning.

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking? | Nature
Universities worldwide are rapidly integrating AI tools into student learning, offering personalization and efficiency while raising concerns about deep thinking, memory retention, and the development of independent intellectual skills.

California Education Learning Lab’s AI Challenge | California Grants Portal
California is sponsoring a series of in-state grants to accelerate innovation in teaching and learning through artificial intelligence.

To adopt or to ban? Student perceptions and use of generative AI in higher education | Nature
This study examines how university students in Italy use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, offering insights into student perceptions, motivations, and usage patterns.

Ask Your Students Why They Use AI | Inside Higher Ed
The author argues that educators should directly ask students why they rely on AI, suggesting that understanding these motivations allows instructors to redesign tasks and build supports that encourage AI as a tool for thinking rather than shortcutting.

Academic Libraries Embrace AI | Inside Higher Ed
Academic libraries around the world are adopting AI to enhance learning, discovery, and research support, though levels of readiness and confidence vary significantly across regions.

Why AI Is Forcing Higher Education To Rebuild Workforce Pathways | Forbes
As AI transforms the labor market, the author argues that higher education must shift from traditional degree-first models to agile, skills-based pathways supported by localized, real-time training ecosystems.

On the Brink of Reinvention | Inside Higher Ed
This article presents five lessons from a recent panel on AI in higher education, emphasizing that opting out of AI is no longer feasible and highlighting the need for collaboration, human-centered design, continuous experimentation, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Research: Can VR Teach Students Ethics? | Inside Higher Ed
This article examines the effectiveness of virtual reality in teaching ethics by comparing how students respond to case-based questions in VR versus traditional 2D video.

The AI Teammate: Three Roles to Build Student AI Fluency | Faculty Focus
The author outlines three roles AI can play as a “teammate” to strengthen students’ AI fluency and deepen learning through guided practice and collaboration.

Teaching with EdTech: 5 Practical Ways to Simplify Instruction | Checkit Learning
This piece identifies five practical strategies instructors can use to integrate technology into teaching to streamline instruction and rediscover the joy of using EdTech.

Why clear GenAI guidance matters to neurodivergent students. And how to get it right | Times Higher Education
The article explains why clear, consistent communication about generative AI expectations is essential for neurodivergent students and offers guidance on supporting their learning effectively.

CPaaS for Higher Education: Transforming Campus Communications | Ed Tech Magazine
This source discusses how Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) integrates tools such as SMS, voice, video, and chat into campus systems to modernize communication and strengthen student engagement while maintaining FERPA compliance and data security.

TRIO Cuts, Compact Responses and Looking for Signs of Life at ED | The Key Podcast
A Washington-policy-focused episode examining TRIO funding cuts, the proposed higher-ed “compact,” and negotiation signals emerging from the U.S. Department of Education.

“How States Can Meet the Moment in Higher Ed” | Future U Podcast
Senior higher-ed leaders debate whether state governments should take on a greater role as federal support recedes, particularly amid AI-driven workforce changes.

Higher Expectations: How to Survive Academia, Make It Better for Others, and Transform the University | Teaching in Higher Ed
Two academics discuss their new book and explore how faculty can rethink their work, navigate institutional structures, and contribute to transforming universities.

The Real Cost of Overlooking Teaching Quality in Higher Ed | Changing Higher Ed
A conversation with a faculty author about how neglecting teaching quality harms student retention and institutional performance, and what steps boards should take to address the issue.

How WASC Is Shaping the Future of Accreditation and Student Success | Changing Higher Ed
An interview exploring emerging accreditation pressures from the WASC Senior College and University Commission and how institutions must align with student outcomes, value, and transparency.

Inside the Global Private Higher Education Sector with Dan Levy | The World of Higher Education
This episode provides a global perspective on the private higher-education sector, examining its dynamics, challenges, and implications for the future of universities worldwide.

Open Doors 2025 | Institute of International Education
An authoritative annual census of international students and U.S. study-abroad participation, featuring interactive tables and maps by country, field, state, and institution. The report supports strategic planning for enrollment, partnerships, and global engagement.

2025 Survey of College and University Student Success Administrators | Inside Higher Ed
A national survey detailing priorities, budgets, staffing, and technology adoption—including early alerts and GenAI—along with case studies and recommendations to strengthen cross-campus coordination and improve student outcomes.

2026 Job Outlook | National Association of Colleges and Employers
An employer survey forecasting hiring trends for the Class of 2026 and the skills most in demand, including communication, problem solving, teamwork, and technical competencies. The report provides insights for aligning curriculum and career services with workforce expectations.

White Paper on Leadership Opportunities for AI to Increase Employee Value Released by University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies | Business Wire
A workforce-focused brief outlining how leaders can use AI to enhance employee value through job redesign, upskilling, and change management, offering context for faculty designing programs that prepare learners for AI-enabled workplaces.

The Future of Assessment: A Blueprint for Learner Evaluation in an AI World | Anthology
Guidance for developing authentic, AI-aware assessment strategies that incorporate human-in-the-loop evaluation, transparency, and academic integrity, including rubrics and checklists faculty can adapt for their courses.

A Blueprint Toward a Learner-Centered Credit Mobility Ecosystem | AACRAO
A framework promoting learner-centered credit mobility through clear transfer equivalencies, common data standards, and student-facing tools, helping institutions reduce friction and support stackable pathways.

AI in Peer Review: Elevate Engagement, Feedback Quality, and Grading Efficiency | OLC | 1:00–2:00 PM ET, December 2 2025
This session presents ASU-tested practices for implementing AI-supported peer review to increase engagement, improve feedback quality, and reduce grading workload. It features a graduate psychology model integrating multimedia submissions, peer-selected reviews, and reflective analysis guided by transparent AI-use policies.

From Connectivity to Completion: Tackling the AI and Digital Divides in Higher Ed | Inside Higher Ed | 2:00 PM ET, December 2 2025
This editorial webcast examines urgent digital divides affecting student success, drawing on insights from the AI & Digital Maturity Index. Presenters explore how connectivity, device access, digital literacy, and institutional strategy intersect and outline approaches for building more equitable and effective institutions.

EDUCAUSE 2026 Top 10 | EDUCAUSE | 1:00–2:00 PM ET, December 3 2025
This webinar reviews the EDUCAUSE 2026 Top 10, analyzing the significance of each item and the broader trends they reveal about higher education’s future. Presenters share real-world examples and recommendations for applying the Top 10 to institutional practice.

Learning Design and Quality Assurance: A Framework for Collaboration and Innovation | Quality Matters | 2:00 PM ET, December 10 2025
Showcasing Howard University’s Learning Design and Quality Assurance (LDQA) process, this webinar highlights collaborative strategies for planning, designing, and refining high-quality online courses. Examples illustrate how LDQA supports faculty creativity while ensuring consistent, quality-aligned learning experiences.

Student Success Outlook 2026: Affordability, AI and the Changing Campus Climate | Inside Higher Ed | 2:00 PM ET, December 10 2025
This session reviews findings from Inside Higher Ed’s annual Survey of College and University Student Success Administrators, offering insight into leaders’ confidence levels, concerns, and strategic priorities heading into 2026.

Promoting Human x AI Partnerships for Deeper Student Engagement in the Classroom | EDUCAUSE | 1:00–2:00 PM ET, December 15 2025
Dr. Gloria Niles explores how a cognitive synergy framework can strengthen collaboration between humans and AI in the learning process. The session examines how online instructors can create more engaging, thoughtful, and balanced digital classrooms.