Underlining what matters in higher ed and ed tech: news, vendor updates, and commentary from across the field, in one place.https://theunderline.netlify.app/source/watermark/https://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/brians-essential-ai-reading-and-listening-list-for-higher-ed-leaders/https://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/brians-essential-ai-reading-and-listening-list-for-higher-ed-leaders/Most conversations about AI in higher education tend to bounce between extreme techno-optimism and apocalyptic panic. As Senior Vice President […] The post Brian’s essential AI reading and listening list for higher ed leaders appeared first on Watermark Insights.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:45:19 GMTBrian RobinsonVendorshttps://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/modern-faculty-review-processes-for-retention-compliance-promotion/https://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/modern-faculty-review-processes-for-retention-compliance-promotion/Faculty review processes have long helped institutions document performance and meet compliance requirements. Today, colleges and universities expect them to […] The post How modern faculty review processes support retention, compliance, and promotion outcomes appeared first on Watermark Insights.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:44:47 GMTAmanda CerretoVendorshttps://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/the-top-6-challenges-college-students-face/https://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/the-top-6-challenges-college-students-face/Many college students hope to earn a degree and improve their livelihood at home and work. However, after students begin their college experience, they often face challenges that might seem insurmountable. These obstacles can prevent some students from achieving those hopes and dreams. Higher education institutions…Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:33:14 GMTAmanda CerretoVendorshttps://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/community-colleges-increase-demand-adding-ai-courses/https://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/community-colleges-increase-demand-adding-ai-courses/Artificial intelligence is changing how people learn, work, and use technology across industries. As AI skills become increasingly relevant across […] The post Community colleges increase demand by adding AI college courses appeared first on Watermark Insights.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:43:28 GMTAmanda CerretoVendorshttps://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/why-you-should-consolidate-your-tech-stack/https://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/why-you-should-consolidate-your-tech-stack/Colleges and universities are constantly seeking ways to adapt, innovate, and stay competitive. As higher education institutions face increasingly complex administrative and academic challenges, they must find ways to mitigate this complexity while supporting growth. Tech consolidation — the process of optimizing an…Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:16:04 GMTAmanda CerretoVendorshttps://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/post-tenure-review-mandates-what-you-need-to-know/https://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/post-tenure-review-mandates-what-you-need-to-know/As legislative activity around faculty tenure and accountability continues to evolve, post-tenure review is becoming an increasingly important focus for […] The post Post-tenure review mandates are here: What institutions need to know appeared first on Watermark Insights.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:16:29 GMTAmanda CerretoVendorshttps://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/overcoming-the-unique-challenge-of-assessment-at-community-college/https://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/overcoming-the-unique-challenge-of-assessment-at-community-college/A fresh perspective on assessment is essential for community colleges to produce strong learning outcomes and drive program completions. Watermark and the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) coordinated a panel discussion that offered a look at how top leaders at several community colleges…Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:17:19 GMTAmanda CerretoVendorshttps://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/top-course-evaluation-questions/https://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/top-course-evaluation-questions/Course evaluations allow you to use student feedback to inform decisions. They should be an integral part of each semester, designed to solicit the most useful and informative feedback. The best course survey evaluation questions will help you perform more robust analyses and make the wisest choices regarding faculty…Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:29:19 GMTAmanda CerretoVendorshttps://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/the-importance-of-co-curricular-programs-in-student-success/https://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/the-importance-of-co-curricular-programs-in-student-success/Co-curricular activities in higher education aid in boosting student success. As students engage with clubs and programs, they can strengthen their academic knowledge and gain valuable skills they may otherwise not have. The post The importance of co-curricular programs for student success appeared first on Watermark…Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:18:51 GMTAmanda CerretoVendorshttps://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/improve-student-retention-with-predictive-analytics/https://www.watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog/improve-student-retention-with-predictive-analytics/Community colleges have unique needs and challenges that they face each semester. As a space that draws many students from different backgrounds, many community colleges struggle with retaining students. The post Improve Student Retention With Predictive Analytics appeared first on Watermark Insights.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:14:51 GMTAmanda CerretoVendors