Bot or Not? Strategies for Identifying Fraudulent Enrollments in Online Courses

Community colleges are increasingly facing a unique and urgent challenge: fraudulent "bot students." These are not literal robots but rather sophisticated fraud rings using technology to exploit federal financial aid programs. These scammers enroll in courses with no intention of attending, ultimately taking valuable seats and resources away from real students in the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD).

Join our engaging session to learn how to recognize suspicious patterns and behaviors that may signal fraudulent enrollment.
We’ll cover the latest updates from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and our District on how they’re tackling these scams, plus, hear directly from a panel of faculty sharing their best online teaching strategies!
Don’t miss this chance to boost your knowledge, connect with colleagues, and gain access to free digital goodies, including ready-to-use assignment layouts you can easily adapt for your own course!

Time & Date: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, August 20, 2025  

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Presenter(s): Dan (SDCCD),Liesl (SDCCD),Rachel, Mariam, Tanya (MOST),Katie Palacios

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