Course 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…
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 CollegeCreating 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…
The 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 DesignHigher Ed has been operating under multiple fallacies for decades—it's time to reimagine a more accessible future for the modern learner. On this week’s episode of Illumination by Modern Campus,…
Removing 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 CollegeHigher Ed Deserts–Actions to Attenuate Their Spread
Vistasp Karbhari | Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington
Prior 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,…
Staying Flexible in a Time of Crisis
Joianne Smith | President, Oakton Community CollegeOne 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…
When 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 WursterClock hour programs are short-term programs that are aligned with industry recognized credentials and lead to accelerated entry into the workforce. For example, students in a Precision Machining clock hour…
The 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 UniversityOptimizing the Student Transfer Experience By Minimizing Credit Loss
Devin Andrews | Vice President for Admissions and Evaluation, University of Phoenix
As 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…
Three Keys to Launching Bachelor’s Programs at a Community College
Ivy Love | Policy Analyst in the Center on Education & Skills, New AmericaEvery 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…
When Argosy University announced its sudden closure earlier this year, students were sent reeling. Should they seek loan discharge? Should they transfer to another institution? Should they just turn their…