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Datadog Enhances Zoom Analytics Integration for Improved Meeting and Room Monitoring

Datadog Enhances Zoom Analytics Integration for Improved Meeting and Room Monitoring

Datadog Enhances Zoom Analytics Integration for Improved Meeting and Room Monitoring
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Colorado State University Introduces New AI Resources for Faculty and Staff

Colorado State University Introduces New AI Resources for Faculty and Staff

Colorado State University (CSU) has launched a suite of new resources designed to help faculty and staff explore and confidently use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work. These resources aim to provide guidance, tools, and learning opportunities for understanding AI, selecting appropriate AI tools, and using them responsibly. Key offerings include a dedicated AI website with governance and responsible-use guidelines, an AI tool selector to help users choose from 16 different AI tools based on their role, data type, and task, and an AI agent library featuring customized assistants for specific tasks like developing program learning outcomes or generating alternative text for images. CSU's primary AI tools are Microsoft Copilot and CSU-GPT, powered by Nebula One. Additionally, CSU is offering Microsoft 365 Copilot Premium licenses for advanced AI capabilities and 'Ask Microsoft' sessions with experts every other Monday from November 16, 2026, through May 17, 2027, to address user questions.
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Ilitch School Updates Curriculum to Prepare Students for AI-Driven Workforce

Ilitch School Updates Curriculum to Prepare Students for AI-Driven Workforce

Ilitch School Updates Curriculum to Prepare Students for AI-Driven Workforce
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Old Dominion University Professor Co-Authors UNESCO Paper on AI's Impact on Higher Education

Old Dominion University Professor Co-Authors UNESCO Paper on AI's Impact on Higher Education

Dr. Helen Crompton, a professor of instructional technology at Old Dominion University (ODU) and executive director of its Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning, is co-authoring a working paper for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The paper, co-authored with Dr. Admire Mare of the University of Johannesburg, examines the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for higher education institutions, focusing on policy and practice. Their research addresses critical decisions universities face regarding AI, such as assessing student learning, preparing faculty, protecting information, and setting expectations for a rapidly evolving technology. Dr. Crompton emphasizes the need for educators to understand AI's capabilities and limitations, encouraging ethical and reasonable use. The work also considers institutions with varying resources and needs, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, to provide a comprehensive perspective on AI integration in diver...
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Las Positas College Announces Fall 2026 Academic Services Leadership and Faculty Appointments

Las Positas College Announces Fall 2026 Academic Services Leadership and Faculty Appointments

Las Positas College has released its organizational chart for Fall 2026, detailing the leadership and faculty appointments within its Business, Social Science, and Learning Resources division. Titian Lish has been named the Interim Dean of Academic Services. Aubrie Ross will serve as the Senior Administrative Assistant. The Early Childhood Development department will include instructors Lyndale Garner and Nadiyah Taylor, with Carla Aguirre as the Classified ECD Professional Development Coordinator. In Psychology, instructors are Irena Keller, John Ruys, Robin Roy, and Sheena Turner-August. The Social Science department lists Daniel Cearley for Anthropology, Stuart McElderry and John Rosen for History, Felipe Ponce for Ethnic Studies, and Sarah Thompson and Akihiko Hirose for Sociology. The Business-Marketing-Economics department includes Erick Bell, Rajeev Chopra, Jerry Bailey, Mary Lauffer, and Andrew Patterson as instructors, with Gina Webster specifically for Economics. Mary Lauffer also handles Work Ex...
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Oklahoma State University Proposes Merger with Tulsa Community College, Raising Questions About Tax Revenue and Governance

Oklahoma State University Proposes Merger with Tulsa Community College, Raising Questions About Tax Revenue and Governance

Oklahoma State University (OSU) President Jim Hess has proposed a significant restructuring of higher education in Tulsa, advocating for a merger between OSU-Tulsa and Tulsa Community College (TCC). This vision, termed 'A Higher Education Solution for Tulsa,' suggests a single-admissions entry point for students to either OSU-Tulsa or a renamed OSU Tulsa Community College, operating under shared governance and instruction. The proposal outlines necessary shifts, including placing the two-year institution under the authority of the OSU A&M Board of Regents and having one individual serve as president for both entities. Hess argues that the current system is inefficient, leading to duplication of lower-division courses and complex pathways for students seeking bachelor's degrees. He has presented this plan to various stakeholders, including Governor Kevin Stitt, state lawmakers, and the Tulsa Regional Chamber. TCC President & CEO Leigh Goodson, however, has expressed concerns that such a merger could jeopard...
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Oklahoma State University President Proposes Merger with Tulsa Community College to Streamline Higher Education

Oklahoma State University President Proposes Merger with Tulsa Community College to Streamline Higher Education

Oklahoma State University (OSU) President Jim Hess has publicly proposed a vision for merging OSU-Tulsa with Tulsa Community College (TCC) to create a more streamlined pathway to bachelor's degrees in Tulsa. This proposal, which Hess calls 'A Higher Education Solution for Tulsa,' involves renaming TCC to OSU Tulsa Community College, placing it under the authority of the OSU A&M Board of Regents, and having a single president for both institutions. The plan also suggests expanding the OSU-Tulsa Board of Trustees to include current TCC Regents and modifying governance to protect TCC's existing local property tax funding, which amounts to approximately $60 million annually. Hess argues that the current higher education landscape in Tulsa is inefficient, with state taxpayer dollars duplicating lower-division course offerings already provided by TCC. TCC President Leigh Goodson, however, expresses concerns that such a merger could jeopardize TCC's success and its local ad valorem revenue, potentially diminishin...
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Alabama Universities Consider Joint Response to U.S. Education Secretary McMahon's Higher Education Questions

Alabama Universities Consider Joint Response to U.S. Education Secretary McMahon's Higher Education Questions

Public university presidents in Alabama are contemplating a unified response to seven questions posed by U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon concerning various higher education issues. These questions, sent to college and university presidents nationwide on August 3, cover critical areas such as admissions based on merit, free speech on campus, diverse viewpoints, college affordability, academic standards in the age of artificial intelligence, foreign influence on university research, and programs addressing national workforce and security needs. During a meeting of the Alabama Council of College and University Presidents, Athens State University President Catherine Wehlburg raised the idea of a statewide response. Jim Purcell, executive director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, offered to draft a collective response for review, believing it would have a greater impact than individual submissions. Universities have until the end of the year to respond, though participation is voluntary.
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McGraw Hill, Inc. to Host Investor Day in New York City on November 18, 2026

McGraw Hill, Inc. to Host Investor Day in New York City on November 18, 2026

McGraw Hill, Inc. to Host Investor Day in New York City on November 18, 2026
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First Lady Melania Trump's 'Fostering the Future Together' Initiative Expands Globally with New Technology Partnerships

First Lady Melania Trump's 'Fostering the Future Together' Initiative Expands Globally with New Technology Partnerships

First Lady Melania Trump's 'Fostering the Future Together' initiative is expanding its global reach, with four major international gatherings scheduled before the end of 2026. This global coalition, comprising nearly 60 nations, aims to empower children through technology and education. The upcoming events include the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami, hosted by First Lady Melania Trump; the ASEAN Conference in Manila, hosted by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos; the European Regional Conference in Poland, hosted by First Lady Marta Nawrocka; and the Caribbean Regional Conference in St. Kitts and Nevis, hosted by First Lady Diani Prince-Drew. These gatherings build on the momentum from the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where Mrs. Trump announced new global technology partnerships with over $23 million in commitments from major tech companies such as Adobe, Amazon, Intel, Starlink, Google, and Zoom. Prominent tech executives, including Apple’s Executive Chair Tim Cook and PayPal President and CEO Enrique Lo...
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Datadog Introduces Zoom Analytics Integration for Enhanced Meeting and Room Monitoring

Datadog Introduces Zoom Analytics Integration for Enhanced Meeting and Room Monitoring

Datadog Introduces Zoom Analytics Integration for Enhanced Meeting and Room Monitoring
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University of Alaska Board of Regents Delays AI Statement Amid Feedback

University of Alaska Board of Regents Delays AI Statement Amid Feedback

The University of Alaska Board of Regents has postponed the release of its statement of intent regarding the system's use of artificial intelligence. This delay comes after receiving feedback, indicating a need for further consideration and possibly revisions to the proposed guidelines. The initial statement was intended to outline the university system's approach to integrating and managing AI technologies across its various campuses and programs. The decision to delay suggests that the Board is taking a cautious and deliberative approach to a rapidly evolving technological landscape, aiming to ensure that the final policy adequately addresses concerns and incorporates diverse perspectives from stakeholders within and outside the university community. The specific nature of the feedback received has not been publicly detailed, but it has been significant enough to warrant a pause in the policy's progression.