Accessibility
The demographic of students aiming to enroll in colleges and universities is more diverse than ever, but many institutions are still structured to only meet the needs of traditional 18- to 22-year-olds. As the college-going population evolves, so must institutions.
“Thinking At The Mission:” Meeting Students’ Needs Through Integrated Extended Learning Programs
Andrea Keener | Associate Vice Provost of Extended Learning and Dean of the School of Professional and Career Education, Barry UniversityIf the majority of all undergraduate students nowadays can be classified as non-traditional, it may be time for a name change. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over…
The Power of Continuing Education
David Schejbal | Dean of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning, University of Wisconsin-ExtensionThe data are clear: The average American changes jobs every 4.4 years. (Bureau of Labor Statistics); Within the next few years, 65 percent of all jobs will require at least…
Imperatives to Enhance Transferability and Access from Community Colleges to Universities
Vistasp Karbhari | President, The University of Texas at Arlington“There are still many things to work on—the start, the transition, the finish. I am not just going to sit around and wait” ~Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce In that quote, Shelly-Ann…
Solving Transfer Headaches with a Common Application
Jenny Rickard | President and CEO, The Common ApplicationAs it stands now, the transfer process from two-year to four-year institutions is often overwhelming and stands as a barrier to access for bachelor’s degree programs. While many institutions have…
Eliminating Community College to University Transfer Barriers—Embracing Co-Enrollment
Greg Morris | Vice President of Academic Affairs, El Centro CollegeRecently I attended a college decision day for students graduating from our early college high school. These graduates represent an elite group of students who are simultaneously earning both a…
Putting Skin in the Game: Chevron and the Engineering Academies
Glenn Weckerlin | Director of University Partnerships and Association Relations, ChevronBroadening access to promising postsecondary programs that lead to high-paying careers is a priority for colleges and universities across the country. One group that’s often missing from these efforts, however,…
Driving Access from the Top: How Systems Can Expand Entry Points to Higher Education
Michelle Solér | Director of Competency-Based Education and Assessment, University of North Carolina-General Administration“What if all North Carolinians reached their full potential? What would that mean for our state and what would it take to get us there?" —UNC President Margaret Spellings, October…