News Briefs
Finding Financial Support for Non-credit Programming in Community Colleges
Albert Lewis | Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development, Bellevue CollegeWith non-credit programming typically offered in continuing education units, itās time for institutions to rethink its value and who should be able to offer it.Ā Non-credit offerings in the community…
The Modern Learnerās 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 studentās needs. Digital learning has presented the next significant growth opportunity for higher education, yet it…
Growing Non-Credit Enrollments at Community Colleges
Kevin E. Drumm | President, SUNY Broome Community CollegeWith a decreasing population of traditional-aged students, institutions must make the pivotal shift to creating programming catered to working adult learners.Ā Institutions have taken a hard financial hit due to…
Staying Industry-Responsive with Outcome-Oriented Microcredentials
Nazlin Hirji | Executive Director of Continuing and Professional Studies, Sheridan CollegeMicrocredentials are a fast and efficient way for learners to get into the workforce, but be cautious--having an inflexible infrastructure can create many roadblocks for both students and administrators.Ā Ā Short-term…
A Week Dedicated to Non-Trads
EvoLLLution NewsWireAs universities and colleges around the country mark the beginning of National Non-Traditional Student Week (November 4-8), many institutions continue to work toward improving adult learner access to higher education.…
Proposal Calls for Student-Loan Repayment System Overhaul
EvoLLLution NewsWireStudent loans in the United States have gotten out of control, but a new proposal could help stop the flood. A policy proposal released on Monday, titled āLoans for Educational…
Student Success Centers Gaining Traction
EvoLLLution NewsWireStudent Success Centers have been established in five states to help higher education administrators better understand and overcome the challenges they and their colleagues are facing. The Kresge Foundation has…
Postsecondary Institutions Go Off-Campus to Engage Adult Learners
EvoLLLution NewsWireIf the student cannot come to the campus, the campus will come to the student. This is the new approach for higher education institutions that serve large numbers of adult…
