Higher education isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. These days, students and their families are weighing more carefully than ever the upfront costs against the long-term value of a college education. The COVID-19 pandemic sped up the transition to remote learning, bringing benefits as well as new challenges. And the advent of artificial intelligence has forced college and university leaders to react to a rapidly advancing technology, minimizing the risks while capitalizing on the rewards.
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This uncertain new environment favors the bold – administrators deftly adapting curricula to new realities, visionaries rebuilding and reshaping campuses, and academics tackling the toughest issues of the day. City & State’s Trailblazers in Higher Education features a select group of individuals in this arena who are already a step ahead. The list features officials at schools large and small as well as public officials, advocates, organizers and others who are reimagining higher education in New York.