Retention
Retention and completion are higher priorities for government leaders, students and critics than ever before. This shift is positive for institutions. Although retention is a challenge, students now continue enrolling in higher education over the course of their careers, and a positive experience goes a long way.
Community Crisis: Staying Engaged with Your Faculty, Staff and Learners
John LaBrie | Dean and Associate Provost for Professional Education, Clark UniversityAs COVID-19 continues to develop and impact our everyday lives, higher education is trying its best to quickly respond to each developing issue. As everyone takes on social distancing, how…
Understanding and Supporting Retention, Persistence and Student Success for CTE Students
Wadad (Wendy) Kaaki | Associate Faculty of Education in the College of Online and Continuing Education, Southern New Hampshire UniversityCareer and Technical Education (CTE) concentrates on developing specific professional skills through hands-on experience. It offers a flexible and accelerated schedule that makes training accessible for all learners, despite their…
Taking Initiative To Bring Back Adults
Buffy Tanner | Director of Innovation and Special Projects, Shasta College Matt Bergman, Tracy RobinsonAs the traditional student population decreases, there’s a greater need to serve adults who don’t have a degree but have some college experience. This demographic covers over 26.5 million Americans,…
Taking Initiative To Bring Back Adults
Buffy Tanner | Director of Innovation and Special Projects, Shasta College Matt Bergman, Tracy RobinsonAs the traditional student population decreases, there’s a greater need to serve adults who don’t have a degree but have some college experience. This demographic covers over 26.5 million Americans,…
The Key to Guided Pathways: You Need to Get Started
Ricky Tompkins | Vice President of Learning and Chief Academic Officer, NorthWest Arkansas Community College Tom ShaverHigher education’s promise is being undercut by low completion rates—especially among less-advantaged Americans who could most benefit from a degree. At the same time, students who are able to earn…
Sense of Belonging for International Students: How Can We Foster It and Why Do We Need To?
Vandana Pawa | Program Coordinator at the Center for Community Action and Research, Pace UniversityOver the last decade, college enrollment levels within the United States as a whole have been fairly stagnant. Despite this, enrollment of international students (classified as any students studying in…
Can a Machine Imitate an Academic Adviser? The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education
Jennifer Varney | Senior Associate Dean of the COCE, Southern New Hampshire University Christina DumengThe Fourth Industrial Revolution has impacted many areas of our everyday lives. Artificial intelligence (AI) is thriving across many industries, increasing efficiency and boosting productivity. Machine learning and other aspects of…