Attracting Students
Creating a Tuition-Free Semester Model
Brian Bruess | President, St. Norbert CollegeLiving in uncertainty, institutions need to look at new ways to support their students, even if that means taking a financial risk, so students continue their education and return to…
Illustrating the Value of Education to Prospective Students
Irma Becerra | President, Marymount UniversityEducation is the only sure investment you can make. Earning a degree is still the best way for people to pivot in unpredictable times, get hired in in-demand industries, and…
A Strategic Roadmap for The Next Decade
Rob Westervelt | Vice President for Strategy and Innovation, Lindenwood UniversityStaying relevant in the higher education marketplace means integrating smart data and positioning the learner at the center of your mission. Learner expectations have radically changed over the last decade,…
Embedding & Integrating Certifications in Degrees
Vistasp Karbhari | Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Texas at ArlingtonIntegrating certifications into degrees may seem antithetical to some academics, higher ed institutions that do are primed to better serve their students and set them up for successful employment post-graduation. …
Support Continuing Ed at Community Colleges
Kristin Braswell | Dean of Off-Campus Programs and Evening Weekend College, Pitt Community CollegeServing the workforce is at the heart of a community college’s mission, but a continuing education division can help drive enrollment rates and deliver students a quick and efficient education. …
Higher Education Includes Career Education
Arthur Keiser | Chancellor, Keiser UniversityThe pandemic may have shaken up the higher ed vision, but the mission remains clear: delivering the best student experience that fits the needs of the wide demographic of non-traditional…
Leading from Experience: An Adult Learning Advocate Who Has Been There
Jeannie McCarron | Director of Membership Engagement, CAELIt’s important to help guide students from experience, and knowing first-hand the accommodations that these non-traditional students require, including flexibility and stack-ability. Having experiences in common with those you help…
The Modern Learner’s Seamless Digital Experience
Quentin Ruiz-Esparza | Associate Director of Online Duke, Duke UniversityAttaining and retaining student enrollments now relies upon providing a great customer experience, customized to each student’s needs. Digital learning has presented the next significant growth opportunity for higher education, yet it…
