Chris Hansen

As automation reshapes the workforce, soft skills are emerging as career differentiators. #HigherEd can proactively bridge this competency gap—equipping students with emotional intelligence, collaboration, and adaptive thinking before they enter an #AI augmented job market.

U.S. research cuts & immigration policies are pushing global talent away. Only 40% of international PhDs now stay (vs. 75% historically). To compete, #schools can grow domestically, highlight career paths, industry ties & #student support. wsj.com/politics/polic…

CUPA-HR's 2023 survey (4,783 employees) shows key issues including: pay lagging inflation (47% see no career growth, 25% lack wellbeing support). #Data-driven solutions and holistic approaches are imperative to finding solutions. facultyfocus.com/articles/acade…

Confirmation bias leads us to dismiss opposing views. But #curiosity activates learning, resilience, and creative #problem-solving—especially under #pressure. Try asking, "What might they know that I don’t?" or "How are my actions affecting them?" hbr.org/2025/07/the-ri…

PASSHE’s course-sharing pilot lets #students take classes across its 14 campuses to preserve low-enrollment programs amid declining #enrollment. A model for struggling systems? insidehighered.com/news/instituti…

New data from the #CommonApp shows a 6% rise in #college applications, with significant growth among domestic and underrepresented minority students. Additionally, for the first time since 2021 more applicants submitted test-scores than didn’t. insidehighered.com/news/quick-tak…

As federal jobs dry up, many in the 2025 class are turning to #gradprograms, prompting schools to expand industry partnerships & flexible credentials. Today's resilient #students will look for transparency and adaptable pathways in their #institutions. npr.org/2025/06/26/nx-…

Top schools want #AI-savvy applicants who use tech #ethically, not dependently. Discipline, critical thinking, and policy fluency all matter for #enrollment as admissions can look to prepare students to showcase digital discernment in their application. forbes.com/sites/christop…

#HigherEd faces unprecedented uncertainty. To adapt: 1) Plan for multiple futures 2) Communicate #transparently 3) Engage your community 4) Focus on core #values. The strongest institutions tend to be those who evolve, not just cut. highereddive.com/news/preparing…

80% of #communitycollege students want a 4-year degree, yet only 16% have one in six years. #HigherEd could reimagine #transfers to stop leaks through: 🔹 Localized pathways 🔹 Empathetic advising 🔹 Scaled support systems 🔹 Leadership prioritization insidehighered.com/news/student-s…

1.1M U.S. #credentials now exist, but currently only 12% deliver real wage gains. This data isn't just about transparency: it's a powerful #SEO strategy. Our work @Everspring has shown AI tools help students find high-ROI programs, boosting enrollment. insidehighered.com/news/tech-inno…

#Technology evolves at lightning speed – and so must we. Cultivate a culture that embraces change, breaks down silos through cross-team tech collaboration, and leverage intelligent tools to work smarter, not harder.

Evidence shows that well-designed initiatives can fuel business #growth and inspire teams. Over 90% of employees at companies with a strong sense of purpose report feeling more inspired, #motivated, and loyal 👀 hbr.org/2025/03/strate…

HKS’s international #student contingency plan sets a smart precedent for #HigherEd. By forging global partnerships (like Toronto), expanding remote options, and prepping for regulatory shifts, schools can mitigate #visa uncertainties. insidehighered.com/news/quick-tak…

Strong #leaders uncover the root causes of waning employee disengagement, not just surface symptoms. By ensuring their workplace cultivates emotional intelligence, encourages #collaboration, and supports work-life harmony, leaders can re-energize their teams' #workculture.

#AI-driven data analysis can help universities transform student data—website visits, inquiries, emails—into smarter #marketing. It identifies interest patterns, optimizes messaging for AI search tools, personalizes results. hbr.org/2025/06/what-g…

76% of grad programs miss enrollment targets as #AI reshapes student discovery (Everspring/NAGAP). New report shows AI assistants are replacing traditional search, hiding conversion paths. Solution: full-funnel visibility & adapted #enrollment strategies. everspringpartners.com/the-hidden-ai-…

U.S. science leadership may see declines as researchers flee abroad due to funding cuts. #STEMeducation lost $322M, threatening future #innovation. 90% of Americans see the risk of underfunding our classrooms & labs . #HigherEd forbes.com/sites/sarascha…

In uncertain times, the bonds we build—with colleagues, students, and peers—determine how well we weather #change. Investing in relationships grows the culture that helps us be #resilient when faced with change. People-first institutions endure. #HigherEd #WellBeing

5 yrs post-COVID: Experts agree #highereducation must embrace hybrid #learning, close #equity gaps & rethink pathways. We proved we can adapt quickly - now let's build a better future. highereddive.com/news/6-higher-…