“One of the professors was so excited their class was full… and found out they were not real people,” recalled John Van Weeren of IT consulting firm Voyatek.
Preserving Access, Fighting Fraud
Despite the challenges, educators remain committed to equity. “The more barriers you put in place, the more you’re going to impact students who need the most help,” said Jesse Gonzalez, assistant vice chancellor at Rancho Santiago Community College District.
Kim echoed the need for balance. “Our ability to provide that democratic education… is in jeopardy because of these bad actors turning our system into their own piggy banks.”
Related Links
- U.S. Department of Education Press Release
- Socure Blog on Ghost Students
- Podcast Transcript – Office of Inspector General
