#AI tools are here to stay and are constantly evolving. Students need skills that last longer than any platform or product update. This guide explores adaptability, resilience, and learning how to navigate change. aacu.org/publication/human-wisdom #AACUAI

Can #highered solve its own challenges? In "The Trust Agenda," AAC&U calls on colleges and universities to accelerate innovation, break down barriers to change, and strengthen public trust. Read more: aacu.org/the-trust-agenda

Students want more than workforce preparation alone. Find this and more in research exploring what students value most in college. https://bit.ly/49cO7Aj

The Higher Education Democracy Exchange (HEDEX) is live! This new digital platform will connect you with resources, practices, and colleagues to advance democratic engagement across higher education. aacu.org/hedex

Help shape the conversations that matter most in higher education. The call for proposals for the 2027 AAC&U Annual Meeting is open through July 31. Share your expertise and join colleagues in Seattle, WA. aacu.org/am #AACU2027

Mentorship, internships, service-learning, and applied learning experiences remain strongly connected to student well-being. Learn more: aacu.org/MotivationWellbeing

HEDEX goes live tomorrow. Have you registered for the launch? Be among the first to explore this new digital hub and connect with colleagues working to strengthen civic and democratic engagement across campuses and communities. Register: https://events.compact.org/hedex-launch

AAC&U’s Institute for Democracy & Higher Education and the Sustained Dialogue Institute combined forces to help educators navigate chilling, threatening, uncertain, and politicized pressure in their teaching, research, and work on campuses. Contact us for free confidential support. aacu.org/helpdesk

#AI can generate options. Humans make decisions. This free guide helps students strengthen their judgment. Read more: aacu.org/publication/human-wisdom #AACUAI

Your students are using AI—are you prepared? AAC&U’s “Teaching with AI” workshop series helps you design better assignments, integrate AI, and navigate academic integrity. Register now: https://bit.ly/4vEeKqs #AACUAI #HigherEd

“What stood out most was a relentless compassion that went beyond even the college’s own expectations of mutual responsibility.” Macalester College President Suzanne Rivera shares reflections on the ICE raids and protests that rocked Minnesota last winter. https://bit.ly/3RlTPtI #LibEdMag

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Macalester College President Suzanne Rivera on raids, protests, and a campus on edge in Minnesota

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Are you on Substack? So is AAC&U’s Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education (APT) initiative! Subscribe to APT Words to get a front-row seat as we build a blueprint for how #highered can renew their relationship with the public. Sign up here: aptwords.substack.com

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Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education. Click to read APT Words, a Substack publication.

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Join us July 29 for the launch of HEDEX, an online, dynamic resource hub, practitioner directory, and community space designed to strengthen civic and democratic engagement across higher education. Register today: https://events.compact.org/hedex-launch

AAC&U’s latest research connects open educational resource implementation with improved course outcomes, time-to-completion measures, and promising gains for underserved students demonstrating its value as a high-impact practice. aacu.org/oer-report

The Delphi Award application deadline is in one week—Friday, July 24. Has your institution made changes to support VITAL faculty? Share your programs, policies, and practices. Two institutions will receive $15K. https://bit.ly/4sBfDz9

How do students’ motivations shape their college experiences? A recent report explores the connections between motivation, engagement, and well-being. aacu.org/MotivationWellbeing

How can colleges and universities strengthen public trust, advance student success, and prepare for the future? Join the conversation by submitting a proposal for the 2027 AAC&U Annual Meeting. Deadline: July 31. aacu.org/am #AACU2027

AI raises urgent questions about governance, policy, and academic integrity. #AACUAIConference brings higher education leaders together to address these challenges collaboratively. Learn more: aacu.org/aiconference

“What Students Value in College” explores why meaningful relationships remain central to how students define the value of college. https://bit.ly/49cO7Aj

“What does it mean to teach at a college or university today?” This is the central question behind AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella’s latest essay for #LibEdMag, which explores the evolving role of today’s faculty member. https://bit.ly/4f2ii0x

AAC&U’s latest research finds that OER implementation—a new high-impact practice—is associated with improved student outcomes, including lower withdrawal rates and stronger time-to-completion measures. aacu.org/oer-report

New from AAC&U | “The Trust Agenda: A Framework for Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education.” Download the report: aacu.org/the-trust-agenda

On July 29, AAC&U and @compact.org will launch the Higher Education Democracy Exchange (HEDEX)—a new online platform connecting people, resources, and practices advancing civic and democratic exchange across higher education. Register: https://events.compact.org/hedex-launch

How should #AI be used responsibly? This guide encourages students to think critically about ethics, privacy, bias, responsibility, and the broader impact of these technologies. aacu.org/publication/human-wisdom #AACUAI

The Delphi Award application deadline is Friday, July 24. Has your institution made changes to support VITAL faculty? Share your programs, policies, and practices. Two institutions will receive $15K. https://bit.ly/4sBfDz9 via @uscpullias.bsky.social

AAC&U's Scout Meredith Best recently spoke with Bobbie Laur about why trust is inherently local—and what higher education leaders can do to strengthen their relationships with the communities they serve. Read more on Substack: https://bit.ly/4vYEGxF

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How higher ed can (finally) beat the "ivory tower" allegations

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The experiences students value most are often the hardest to access. New research from AAC&U and the LearningWell Coalition, based on a survey conducted by Morning Consult: https://bit.ly/49cO7Aj

AAC&U's @jeremycyoung.bsky.social joined the Changing Higher Ed podcast to discuss “The Trust Agenda” and how colleges and universities can strengthen public trust through action, accountability, and community engagement. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3QQu70o

The Trust Agenda: Why Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education Will Take More Than Good PR

The public trusts community colleges more than the Ivy League. That gap tells leaders exactly where confidence is won, and why most trust strategies miss it.

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Cross-campus collaboration and shared vision matter when integrating emerging technologies into higher education. Explore the findings in this report from AAC&U and Digital Promise: https://bit.ly/49mLSKK #AACUAI

@jeremycyoung.bsky.social joined the Accreditation Insights podcast to discuss “The Trust Agenda,” which outlines recommendations to build public trust, make campuses more trustworthy, and enable colleges and universities to defend their missions successfully. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4vxfRZn

11. Restoring Trust: Can Higher Education Win Back America?

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