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Why Your AI Tutor Might Be Widening the Achievement Gap

AI tutoring tools promise personalization and better outcomes, yet emerging evidence reveals a hidden risk that could quietly widen learning gaps. A small group of motivated students gains the most, while many others see little benefit and may lose opportunities for deeper cognitive growth. Discover how well-intentioned AI use can backfire and what strategies truly ensure that AI supports equity, independence, and lasting student success.

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Gray DI’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Data-Informed Decisions!

Get ready to rethink holiday gifting with a look at how data-informed tools can offer far more value than another mug or fruit basket. This guide showcases how Gray DI’s Program Evaluation System and AI College Companions bring clarity, better decisions, and meaningful improvements across campus, revealing how modern insights can shape a more confident and strategic year ahead.

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The 24/7 Career Advisor I Wish I’d Had in College

Many students hesitate to ask for help until it feels too late. This reflection explores that moment of uncertainty and how AI can help bridge the gap. Meet Career Companion, an empathetic 24/7 partner that helps students privately explore academic and career paths before meeting with an advisor. Discover how CoCo and the College Companions are reshaping how students navigate their choices with confidence and clarity.

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The 8 Pillars of AI Adoption: A Roadmap for Community College Leaders

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education faster than most institutions can respond. The 8 Pillars of AI Adoption outlines a clear roadmap to help colleges harness AI’s transformative potential while maintaining ethical governance, supporting faculty, and preparing students for an AI-driven workforce. Explore how forward-thinking leaders are turning rapid change into long-term opportunity and discover the strategies that can make your institution future ready.

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Beyond the Budget: The Data Challenges in Calculating Academic Program ROI

Measuring academic program ROI takes more than a spreadsheet. True insight comes from understanding the full picture, including shared revenue, interdisciplinary teaching, and real post-graduate outcomes. Traditional analyses often miss these nuances, leading to misguided cuts or overlooked opportunities. Discover how a comprehensive, data-informed approach can reveal the programs that drive growth and sustain institutional health.

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Crossing (Off) the Delaware – to Get Better Benchmarks

Which costs are draining resources unnecessarily, and which are worth protecting? Without the right benchmarks, it is almost impossible to know. With The University of Delaware’s Cost Study (the Cost Study) ending, institutions face a gap in guidance. Discover how Gray DI delivers high-resolution benchmarks that uncover inefficiencies, highlight smarter investment opportunities, and provide the clarity needed to strengthen instructional costs, staffing, and program viability.

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The Perils of Flawed Data in the Age of AI

AI can unlock powerful insights for colleges and universities—but only if it’s fueled by accurate data. Explore how outdated or incomplete inputs can quietly distort critical decisions—and why getting the data right is essential to fully realizing AI’s potential.

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Rebuilding the Humanities: Innovative Interdisciplinary Majors to Watch

Once seen as relics of the past, humanities programs are quietly evolving to meet the demands of today’s students and employers. A new wave of interdisciplinary degrees is blending cultural literacy, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning with career-aligned skills in areas like digital media, public health, and social entrepreneurship. Explore how institutions are reimagining the liberal arts—not as nostalgia, but as a modern, adaptable foundation for leadership, innovation, and workforce relevance.

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