As higher ed continues to navigate the online world, it’s important to address the digital divide and fill the gaps to give all learners access to the best student experience.…
Course Sharing Across Governance to Enhance Access, Success, and Equity of Opportunity
Vistasp Karbhari | Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCourse sharing can be impactful in creating a harmonious learning ecosystem by establishing strong relationships across higher ed to create equal opportunities for learners. In March 2020 higher education institutions…
Creating a model of higher education adapted to current needs means opening access to learning opportunities for all, taking into account social issues of racial, gender and sexual privilege. My…
Creating Semester Flexibility for the Modern Learner
Gregory Williams | President, Odessa CollegeThe students who most need higher education are often served the most poorly by it. Flexible, short-form learning has the potential to democratize access to education. Why are almost all…
Debunking 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 CollegeFuture-Proofing Your Institution
Cynthia Teniente-Matson | President, Texas A&M University – San AntonioAccessibility in a COVID-19 World
Kam Williams | Director of Disability Services, Augustana CollegeAddressing Equity Challenges in the Digital Environment
Charla Long | Executive Director, Competency-Based Education NetworkSupporting Adult Students by Providing Flexibility and Resources
Kellie Macdonald | Research Associate, American Institutes for Research Jennie JiangHigher Ed’s Watershed Moment for Access and Equity
Brett Frazier | Senior Vice President, Kaplan University PartnersDigitally Serving a Wider Demographic
Melanie Hall | Director of Marketing and Community Colleges, Davis Technical CollegeLiving Up to the Increased Demand for Accessibility Services
Adam Lalor | Director of Landmark College Institute for Research & Training, Landmark College
Remedying the issue of education deserts starts with taking stock of the geographical and economical inequities that affect students’ access. Rosenboom and Blagg[1] estimated that nearly 41 million adults in…
Envisioning the Higher Ed We’ve Always Needed and How the COVID-19 Pandemic Catalyzed It
Vistasp Karbhari | Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Texas at ArlingtonPrior to the COVID-19 pandemic, higher ed was already facing multiple criticisms regarding affordability and debt levels, lack of true accessibility for the very constituents it is supposed to support,…
One of the toughest challenges of remote learning is ensuring everyone has the same access to digital resources. To do this, tools and processes need to be established. The benefit…
Measuring Prior Learning Success by Leveraging Data
Joseph D. Levy | Executive Director of Assessment and Accreditation, National Louis UniversityWhen thinking about Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) success, it’s all about the data. PLA programs lend themselves to an array of data informed possibilities (both quantitative and qualitative). At the…
Creating Financial Aid-Eligible Pathways Through Clock Hour Programming
Jeanne Ratliff | Director of Partnerships and Community Development, GateWay Community College CJ WursterThe Third Wave: Overcoming Elitist College Rankings
Paul Glastris | Editor in Chief, Washington MonthlyAdopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Community Colleges Facing A New Fiscal Norm
Gregory Thomas | President, City Colleges of Chicago – Kennedy-KingNon-Traditional is The New Traditional: How College Presidents Can Drive Institutional Change
Mark Mitsui | President, Portland Community CollegeIncome Share Agreements: An Innovative Alternative to Student Loans
Mary Walshok | Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Extension, UC San Diego Josh ShapiroSix Steps to Making Credit for Prior Learning a Reality
Marsha Danielson | Vice President of Economic Development, South Central CollegeConscious Learner Pathways Transition CE Students into Credit Bearing Programs
Denise Arixa Flores | Workforce and Career Services Coordinator, Laredo CollegeDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Programs Need A Reboot
Bruce Rudy | Senior Executive Director of the Center for Professional Excellence in the College of Business, UT San AntonioSocioeconomic Status, Bias and the Role of Higher Education
Rick Mask | Associate Dean of Business, Southern New Hampshire University
Losing credits takes a toll on transfer students and their motivation to succeed. At the University of Phoenix, though, they’re taking steps to remedy this loss. In this interview, Devin…
Underfunded Independence: How State Aid Programs Are Failing America’s Largest Student Population
Sarah Pingel | Senior Policy Analyst, Education Commmission of the StatesAs the price of postsecondary education continues to rise, institutional, state and federal policy leaders are searching for solutions to ensure people can access the education they need to be…
Every spring graduation season rolls around again. Students across the country celebrate the end of their journey to a bachelor’s degree. Family and friends gather to hear their loved one’s…