by James Wiley, Eduventures Principal Analyst at ACT | NRCCUA | May 21, 2019 | All Topics, Student Success
We often speak of the student lifecycle as a single trajectory, beginning when a student is admitted and ending with graduation and a fulfilling career. Of course, the reality for many students is that this pathway is not at all linear. But, given the way we often...
by James Wiley, Eduventures Principal Analyst at ACT | NRCCUA | Apr 2, 2019 | Technology Research
The role of technology in teaching and learning is a hot topic. Every week, there’s a new batch of articles and blogs highlighting initiatives that leverage solutions to support personalized learning, learning spaces, and student-centered learning. Likewise, there has...
by James Wiley, Eduventures Principal Analyst at ACT | NRCCUA | Jan 15, 2019 | Technology Research
All of us have been in a situation where we have had to validate our identity or provide proof of our abilities. You may have recently used your driver’s license to go through airport security or rent a car, for example. While these activities may seem simple, they...
by James Wiley, Eduventures Principal Analyst at ACT | NRCCUA | Nov 13, 2018 | All Topics, Technology Research
In the higher education product marketplace, vendors fall along a spectrum. At one end is the majority of vendors who focus exclusively on higher education. They believe higher education has unique problems and develop products and features to address these...
by James Wiley, Eduventures Principal Analyst at ACT | NRCCUA | Oct 23, 2018 | All Topics, Technology Research
In the race to grow revenue at institutions across the country, one statistic weighs heavily on the minds of higher education leaders: nearly one-third of students entering college do not return after their freshman year. Despite this picture, however, it may be...
