The website is your university’s most critical tool for recruitment and customer service. Your website needs to be intuitive, user-friendly and engaging to provide the experience students have come to…
Humanizing Online Education Through Technology and Community
Ted Cross | Associate Dean of Graduate Programs in the College of Business, Western Governors University Victor Aluise, Malena JohnsonPreparing the modern learner for success means providing a more human online education experience through appropriate technology and a community of care. During the extended pandemic, traditional colleges and universities have rushed…
As students question returning to post-secondary education after the disruption caused by the pandemic, institutions need to clearly illustrate the value of higher ed and support students to keep them. …
Three Ways to Improve Online Student Retention and Graduation Rates
Valerie Delleville | Professor of Ed.D. Program, South CollegeHigher ed institutions need to focus on retaining the students they have just as much as (if not more than) acquiring new ones. By engaging their students, providing credit for…
Access to Learning Opportunities Throughout Life is a Social Justice Issue
Peter Smith | Orkand Chair and Professor of Innovative Practices in Higher Education, University of Maryland University CollegeContinuing Education’s Leading Role in Career Services
Gary Matkin | Dean of the Division of Continuing Education and Vice Provost of the Division of Career Pathways, University of California, IrvineHigher Education Practices in a Democracy
Hasan Malik | Provost and Vice President Academic, Saskatchewan PolytechnicCreating Semester Flexibility for the Modern Learner
Gregory Williams | President, Odessa CollegeCall for Chapter Proposals for “New Models of Higher Education: Unbundled, Customized, DIY”
Aaron Brower | Executive Director of Extended Campus and Senior Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, University of Wisconsin System Ryan Specht-BoardmanPersonalizing the Student Experience to Reinvent Learner Pathways
Vincent J. Del Casino Jr. | Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, San Jose State UniversityPersonalized Learning Experience at Scale
Marni Baker-Stein | Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Western Governors University Ed Up ExperienceIt’s All About Choice: Delivering the Personalization Students Demand
Brooks Doherty | Assistant Vice President of Academic Innovation, Rasmussen CollegeAdopting 21st Century Marketing Tactics in Higher Education
Jon Hinderliter | Director of Marketing and Communications at University College, Washington University St. Louis
As more older learners begin choosing a school that’s best for them, it’s critical for institutions to create a personalized experience to stand out to prospective students. Each student is…
Delivering the Experience Modern Learners Expect
Thomas Cavanagh | Vice Provost of Digital Learning, University of Central FloridaThe modern learner wants an institution that cares about them. To deliver on this mission, institutions need to be intentional with programming to ensure the high quality that students demand.…
Marketing to the modern learner requires cutting through the noise to communicate your message. Utilize a broad range of platforms and a strong marketing team that knows how to spend…
The Democratic Principle in Education
Hasan Malik | Provost and Vice President Academic, Saskatchewan PolytechnicAs higher ed makes it way out of the disruption the pandemic caused, it’s critical to reflect on current processes to create a more purposeful future. Given the ongoing discourse…
A Purpose to Serve Students
Wade Dyke | President, American Public University System Ed Up ExperienceReflecting on Communication Strategies During the Pandemic
Gregory Volpe | Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications, Rowan College at Burlington CountyEffective Ways to Retain Adult Learners During a Global Pandemic
Linnie Carter | Vice President of College Advancement, HACCDebunking Six Core Fallacies to Reimagine a Better Future for Higher Education
Sanjit Sethi | President, Minneapolis College of Art and DesignRemoving Barriers to Accessibility for Adult Learners
Russell Lowery-Hart | President, Amarillo CollegeMaximizing Enrollment, Retention and Re-Engagement through Personalization
Enrique Jasso | Associate Director, Texas Health Education Service Vaughn ShinkusStriving for HBCU Excellence
Wayne Frederick | President, Howard University Ed Up ExperienceConnecting Continuing Education to Industry
Mark Koulianos | Executive Director of Corporate Training and Professional Education, University of South FloridaMeeting Learners’ Needs in Professional Continuing Education Through Centralization
Michelle Fach | Executive Director of Open Learning and Educational Support, University of Guelph
Despite many higher education administrators judging the courses their schools offer to be of the highest academic quality, they are often not considering the student experience, which needs to be…
Streamlining the Student Experience with Your Website
Laura Lehman | Director of Digital Content and Strategy, Eastern Mennonite UniversityAn institution’s website is the first impression modern learners will have of you—by making their experience seamless and representing your brand well, students will easily determine whether they want to…
Empowering students is the core mission of many institutions—it’s important for higher ed leaders to step away from their traditional structure and adapt to meet the needs of today’s modern…