Battling Fraudulent Applications and Ghost Students: Higher Ed’s Frontline Response

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 3:30PM–4:15PM CT | EDUCAUSE Commons, Cybersecurity & Privacy Central, Community Collaboration Station
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Public Meet-Up or Open House
Join colleagues from the Virginia Community Colleges System in collaboration with other higher education institutions to discuss the growing challenge of fraudulent applications and ghost students in open-access environments. This informal meetup is a chance to share tactics, compare experiences, and explore ways to work together against evolving fraud threats. Come ready to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen our collective defenses. 

Presenters

  • Nicole Stewart

    Assistant Vice-Chancellor - System Office ITS, Virginia Community College System