Access For All: New Accessibility Rules for Public Entities

Overview of New Accessibility Requirements for Web and Mobile Applications for Public Entities, Including Colleges and Universities.

Leading the AI Revolution: The Crucial Role of HBCUs in Steering AI Leadership

A Joint Publication of the Online Learning Consortium, WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies, and Complete College America.

The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) presents an unprecedented opportunity for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to lead in an era characterized by rapid technological advancement and societal transformation. This report explores the integral role HBCUs can play in steering the AI revolution, ensuring that the Black community remains at the forefront of educational, economic, and social progress.

WCET Closer Look – Professional Licensure Increased Responsibilities 

WCET Closer Look – Quality Digital Learning

The goal of this Closer Look is to provide a foundational understanding of how programs and institutions can ensure the quality of their digital learning courses and programs.

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WCET Closer Look – Generative AI Policy and Practice

Emergent generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are transforming student interactions with higher education. This Closer Look will assist higher education practitioners in identifying and developing the necessary institutional policies to effectively integrate generative AI across your campus.

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U.S. Department Of Education Distance Education Regulations In Development U.S. Department Of Education Update – April 2024

This update, published in April 2024, reviews distance education regulations in development with the U.S. Department of Education, focused on State Authorization – Reciprocity and distance education.

Context Matters: Survey Results of Institutional Digital Learning Definitions

To advance WCET’s work on digital learning modalities, a survey was conducted in summer 2023 to gather insights on institutional definitions, policies, and their impact on students. We also conducted follow-up interviews with participating institutions to delve deeper into their policies and practices.

The survey examined terms such as online learning, hybrid learning, hyflex learning, and blended learning, analyzing agreement with key aspects, policy variations, and students’ perspectives. We aimed to understand the more practical aspects of the use of these terms, including the need for novel terms and institutional decision-making processes. Ultimately, individual institutional and student needs influence the definition of these modalities.

WCET AI Policy Center

The WCET AI Policy Center is a database of AI policies from institutions across the nation which we are constantly updating.

WCET Closer Look – Higher Ed and Industry Partnerships

The goal of this Closer Look is to provide practical tips for assessing, developing, and growing business partnerships at your institution. The resources focus on planning and budgeting, partnership assessment, and consistent feedback and review for initiatives.

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AI Policies & Practices Toolkit

Expanding upon the AI Policy and Practice framework, this toolkit can be applied in real-world scenarios to ensure that Higher Education institutional policies and practices align with the ever-changing AI landscape.