What is academic planning? Academic planning in higher education is planning that outlines a college or university’s overall academic goals and how those goals will be met. It identifies long-term and short-term objectives to match the mission of an institution with the needs of learners. The purpose of academic planning usually consists of finding what…
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our lives is undeniable. Although we may not notice it, AI has become ubiquitous. From the security features of our banking app to content recommendations on our favorite social media platform or even weather forecasting, the presence of AI touches almost every aspect of today’s reality. Entire industries…
Accredited universities and programs are assured to meet the needs of their students, preparing graduates for their careers, and to respond to the needs of professions and of the world, thanks to a practice of ongoing self-assessment and continuous improvement. This process must be initiated by the institution, and it can take months or even…
Academic accreditation is a voluntary process through which colleges and universities demonstrate to the public their commitment to quality education by meeting specific standards set forth by a regional or national agency. Unlike certification, which evaluates technical aspects of specific processes, accreditation covers the entire capacity of an institution to meet objectives established by each…
We are pleased to have participated in the Corporate Session of the HETS Board of Directors organized in New York City. Mario Sanchez, uPlanner CCO and Ruben Dario Rivas Mena, Channel Account Manager were at the event and shared the work that uPlanner is doing with colleges and universities around the world. The objective of…
7 best practices that higher education institutions can adopt to improve student retention and reduce their attrition rate.
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