To close the skill gaps between industry and higher ed, it’s critical for the two to have a strong, secure relationship, so each party can meet their needs and thrive. …
Internal and Service Partnerships
Open Skills Libraries Help Today's Education and Training Providers Respond to the Recent Surge in Skills-based Hiring Practices
Marni Baker-Stein | Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Western Governors University Sarah DeMark | Vice Provost, Workforce Intelligence & Credential Integrity, Western Governors University
Securing Strong Relationships with Industry
Mark Koulianos | Executive Director of Corporate Training and Professional Education, University of South FloridaTo close the skill gaps between industry and higher ed, it’s critical for the two to have a strong, secure relationship, so each party can meet their needs and thrive. …
Properly serving the modern learner in higher education requires innovative and thoughtful collaborations between institutions and organizations that help students meet workforce needs. The age of the modern learner is…
Staying on the Same Page: How Robust Partnerships with HackerU Create Access for Underserved Demographics
Desiree Dawn Young | Executive Director of the Office of Professional Advancement, University of Miami Diane LandsiedelThe nature of the modern workforce is changing, with employer demands shifting and industry needs evolving. In this environment, one approach leading institutions take to ensure their programming aligns with…
Collaborating with Continuing Education: Establishing a New Role Within Higher Ed’s New Normal
Nelson Baker | Dean of Professional Education, Georgia Institute of TechnologyHow Chambers of Commerce Connections Can Help Align Programming with Workforce Needs
Cindy Miller | Director of Columbia College Global Civilian Region 2 and Director of Columbia College Kansas City, Columbia CollegeManaging CE Operations at Public and Private Institutions
Gary Matkin | Dean of the Division of Continuing Education and Vice Provost of the Division of Career Pathways, University of California, Irvine Nancy SalzmanBenefits and Challenges in Partnerships between Continuing Education and Faculties
Michelle Fach | Executive Director of Open Learning and Educational Support, University of GuelphConducting Secret Shopping to Keep Vendors Focused on Quality
Maria Jump | Assistant Vice President of Student Services, Colorado State University-Global CampusCPE’s Shift to the Core Creates More Collaboration Opportunities for the English Language Institute
Andrew Scales | Academic Director of the English Language Institute, University of British ColumbiaSharing Expertise to Make the Bridging Program a Reality
Tanya Wakelin | eLearning Manager,Centre for Academic and Faculty Enrichment and Corporate Training Services, Durham CollegeSeven Steps to Evaluating Third-Party Partnerships
Sarah MacDonald | Senior Director of Outreach and Engagement, James Madison UniversitySaved Resources and Higher-Value Service: The Benefits of the Cloud
Bernard Golden | Vice President of Strategy, ActiveState Software
The economic and political imperatives that drive the complex nature of higher education today have introduced a new paradigm of management reform with a contemporary focus on efficiency and quality.…
Online and MOOC Content Can Strengthen, But Not Replace, Traditional Education
Linda Belfus | Senior Vice President of Content, Elsevier Clinical SolutionsMedical educators and schools are actively evaluating the role that the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and other forms of online learning can play in educating future physicians. Under pressure…
Entering into the 100-percent online space requires a paradigm shift for traditional universities. In addition to adding to their education repertoire, these universities must add or enrich methods for reaching…
Service Partnerships Key to Creating Value for Students
Lesley Nichols | Executive Director of Professional Studies, Emerson CollegeHigher education leaders are under more pressure than ever before to deliver on student expectations. The marketplace is immensely competitive and, given the options available to today’s students, colleges and…
Misconceptions Challenge Efficiency in Higher Ed
Dennis Jones | President, National Center for Higher Education Management SystemsThe Happy Medium: On Outsourcing, Local Control and Partnering
Marc Singer | Director of the Petrocelli Center for Continuing Studies, Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityPoint/Counterpoint: Does Academic Freedom Imply IT Freedom as Well? (Part 2)
Mike Scheuermann | Associate Vice President of Instructional Technology and Support (Retired), Drexel UniversityAn Educator’s Guide for Curriculum Collaboration: Four Groups that Need to Be Involved
Nancy Salzman | Vice Chancellor of Partnerships, Brandman UniversitySmall Institutions Can Drive Market Share With Focus on Multi-Format Accessibility
Evan Duff | President, North Carolina Wesleyan CollegeUnderstanding Innovation at the System and School Levels
MJ Bishop | Director of the William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation, University System of MarylandTaming Conflict: Bringing Main Campus and Continuing Education Closer Together
John Kokolus | Founding Dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (Retired), Elizabethtown CollegeService Providers Support Small Institution Innovation
Wayne Parkins | Graduate Education Consultant and Former Executive Director of New Business Development Global Business Education, Pearson Learning SolutionsJoint Graduate Degree Programs Benefit Students and Universities
John Delaney | Dean of the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
As recent surveys and articles in the Wall Street Journal and the Chronicle of Higher Education have documented, there seems to be a deep disconnect between the skills employers need…
Six Elements of a Successful Online Graduate Degree Partnership
Michael Eddy | Assistant Dean of Continuing Education and Conferences, Purdue UniversityFor the past four years I have served as Purdue’s liaison with Deltak, a leading educational services provider, with the primary mission of launching new online master’s degrees. I have…
It was an innocent email from a former student that most continuing education (CE) program leaders would love to receive: "When are you going to offer a class or certificate…