Your December EAB Briefing Monthly Round-Up: 2023 in Review
AI, government rulings, evolving search behaviors—significant changes came our way this year, especially within higher education. Each month, we’ve kept you up to date with the latest industry themes, but now, we’re taking a look back on the blogs, podcasts, and infographics that resonated most with our readers over the last year. So join us and read below as we share the top content in 2023!
ChatGPT: A friend or foe of higher education?
AI—and specifically, ChatGPT—was a red hot topic this year. As it began making its way into the higher education space, many leaders began to question the impact of this emerging technology inside and outside of the classroom. In this episode of Office Hours with EAB, experts Michael Fischer and Ron Yanosky, Ph.D. discuss whether ChatGPT represents an existential threat to higher education and explore ways that schools could evolve to incorporate the use of AI to complement, but not replace a student’s creative thought.
What current high school students are saying about their college search preferences
It’s no secret that the pandemic had an enormous impact on people around the world, and students were no exception. Now that a full cycle of in-person recruitment is complete, our research team is getting a sense of which student behavior trends were COVID-era blips, and which are likely to have a lasting impact. Download our insight report for survey results from 20,000+ current high school students about their communication preferences and college priorities. Plus, get recommendations on how to adapt your enrollment strategy to best engage and enroll this new generation of learners.
FAFSA changes are on the way—here’s what that means for enrollment leaders
The FAFSA is set to change substantially for the 2024-2025 academic year, which means that it’s a great time to think about how these changes will impact your prospective students and, subsequently, your communication and financial aid strategy. To ensure you have a smooth transition next year, check out our popular blog post that covers core FAFSA changes, Pell Grant expansions, and how your institution can communicate special circumstances and critical messages to prospective students.
How our brains learn to read
Our brains are naturally set up to learn to speak, but learning to read doesn’t happen on its own. In order to train this skill, young readers must develop certain parts of the brain and build connections between brain areas that were not connected before. This useful demographic (created for elementary classrooms) examines the four different areas of our brains that we use when reading and the critical skills that help develop them.
As we bid farewell to 2023, we can't help but look back on the journey we've shared in the higher education sector. The past year brought growth, innovation, and countless opportunities for our community. Now, as we turn the page to 2024, we eagerly anticipate what lies ahead. We are excited to continue providing you with reports, stories, and insights that will shape the trajectory of higher education, creating a brighter and more promising path for all. Here's to an even more remarkable 2024!
Until next time,
-The EAB Briefing Team
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