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The first encounter between most faculty and generative artificial intelligence came in fall semester of 2022, when student papers suddenly started appearing with nonsensical citations and made-up evidence. Faculty-recognized errors increased radically in Spring 2023, when it became clear that they were the result of AI “hallucinations,” the tendency for AI output to produce factual errors and fictitious quotations.

Case name: Sheehan v. Shippensburg University, et al., No. 1:22-CV-1871 (M.D. Pa. 07/07/25).

Case name: Letter re: Emmanuel College, No. 01-23-2200 (OCR 01/17/25).

Case name: Letter re: University of Nevada Las Vegas, 10242266 (OCR 07/09/25).

Supporting student success with resources outside the classroom is vital to higher education, and much is known about the unique needs of first-year college students. Yet trends continue to show that first-year students struggle with the transition to college and underuse certain resources, such as mental health services. A review of a specific group of first-year students in a program in exploratory studies provides insight into their needs. Data supports the theories that though first-year students have similar self-reported levels of psychological distress when compared to other cohorts, they’re less likely to use campus health and wellness resources than their cohorts. Additionally, these first-year students report higher levels of academic distress than other cohorts and subsequently are willing to engage in academic coaching services. These results highlight the need for colleges and universities to invest in academic coaching as an essential resource for student retention and success.

Nearly one in four college students have used Amtrak or another passenger rail service to travel to or from their postsecondary school, according to a survey from the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission. Students with disabilities often prefer traveling by train over an airplane due to the comfort, accessibility, and independence offered. However, in a recent report, the Amtrak Office of Inspector General found that Amtrak, the largest passenger rail provider in the U.S., can do more to support passengers with disabilities.

You may have heard the term intrusive advising — sometimes referred to as proactive or engaged advising. This approach emphasizes that advisors should take the initiative to reach out to students, rather than waiting for students to seek support on their own.

Case name: Nixon-Jones v. The Corporation of Mercer University, No. 5:24-cv-00064 (M.D. Ga. 06/18/25).

A new study, entitled “Good mental health for people with intellectual disabilities: a participatory focus group study,” explores how people with intellectual disabilities define good mental health. Existing research has largely relied on expert perspectives, but this study aimed to identify the perspectives of people with ID themselves.

Recent data from the Association on Higher Education and Disability shows that more than 40% of disability services staffers have been in their position for five years or fewer (see 2024 Biennial AHEAD Survey: Disability Resource Professionals in Higher Education). Turnover can be especially concerning for DS offices. You not only have to train staff but also have to address how the turnover affects students, who may be accustomed to certain procedures and accommodations. Consider creating a master manual for your office to provide all staffers with a helpful overview of how it functions and to create institutional knowledge for those who will succeed you.