Higher Education
An exploration of the learning experience from higher education.-
SESSION 1
Changing landscape of collegiate athletics
The transfer portal and athletes' ability to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL) have marked the first chapter of a rapidly changing landscape of collegiate athletics. More changes are on the way, especially in the wake of the massive House vs. NCAA settlement. What does this mean for the four Division I athletic programs in the state of Iowa?
Held on October 10, 2024 at 9:35AM
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SESSION 2
Changing perception of higher education
Americans' confidence in higher education has suffered steep losses in recent years, per a recent Gallup poll, dropping from 57 in 2015 to 36 percent in 2023. At the same time, workforce needs are changing, demographics are shifting, and COVID opened new pathways toward degree attainment – all of which are compelling meaningful changes across the higher education landscape, including Iowa.
Held on October 10, 2024 at 10:40AM
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SESSION 3
FAFSA changes
The long-awaited rollout of the new and simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been a mess. Students were delayed in being able to apply, creating a chain reaction of delayed requests to campuses, which then were stalled in making offers to students. What will be the trickle-down effect of lower enrollment, fewer low-income students, and even fewer trained graduates coming out of college?
Held on October 10, 2024 at 11:45AM
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SESSION 4
Uncertain enrollment
An enrollment cliff is looming, with a birthrate decline manifesting in fewer high school graduates in coming years. While Iowa's population remains on track to do better than some regionally, the state won’t be spared entirely – especially given Illinois, a key supplier of out-of-state students to Iowa’s regent universities, could be among the hardest hit.
Held on October 10, 2024 at 1:55PM
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SESSION 6
Shortening the stay
Balancing the cost of higher education with the need to complete academic courses has led Iowa colleges and universities to look at a variety of ways to manage expenses and reduce time needed to get a degree. The moves come as legislative proposals are introduced seeking to reduce the number of course hours needed to graduate. How are campuses balancing learning with time and affordability?
Held on October 11, 2024 at 9:40AM
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SESSION 7
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education
AI is bringing an era of disruption that could have profound impacts on higher education – both as benefits and risks. Will AI transform the way colleges and universities teach or how learning experiences are structured? Or will the technological advances increase the value of a degree even more?
Held on October 11, 2024 at 11:50AM
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