Over the past several years, and probably longer for many who have been tracking higher education trends, we have witnessed a barrage of external forces on higher education. Skyrocketing tuition…
The Inter-Institutional Approach to Massive Open Online Education
Barbara Allen | Executive Director, Committee on Institutional CooperationThe following interview is with Barbara Allen, executive director of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The CIC, a consortium of universities from the Big Ten conference and the University…
As we have been discussing the commoditization of higher education, the topic of how inter-institutional collaborations can help institutions compete in this ever-changing marketplace must be addressed. The two key…
Continuing Education’s Purpose in an Institution: Mission, Service, Community or Business?
Joseph Ugras | Associate Provost of International Education and External Affairs, La Salle UniversityContinuing Education (CE) units have historically played a significant role in meeting their institutions’ strategic goals. When developing their unit’s strategy, CE leaders must first consider how the unit will…
Organizational Autonomy and the Continuing Education Unit
Philip DiSalvio | Dean of the College of Advancing and Professional Studies, University of Massachusetts BostonPartnerships for Non-Profit Institutions: A Worthwhile Endeavor?
EvoLLLution NewsWireFewer Institutions, Greater Specialization Likely in 50 Years
David E. Van Zandt | President, The New SchoolUniversities Will Serve Better-Prepared Students in a Decade
Henry Eyring | Vice President of Advancement, Brigham Young University—IdahoCollaboration Key for Colleges and Universities in 10 Years
Darlene Miller | Executive Director, National Council for Workforce EducationTimes Will Change, But Standards Will Remain for Community Colleges
Kirk White | Director of the Center for Healthcare Professionals, Houston Community CollegeThe Case for Distance Between CE Units and the Rest of Campus
Bill McClure | Executive Director of Continuing and Professional Education, University of Massachusetts AmherstThe Case for Better Integration of CE Units and the Rest of Campus
Bill McClure | Executive Director of Continuing and Professional Education, University of Massachusetts AmherstComing Together to Keep Programs Alive
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Greater Cohesion at the Core of Higher Education’s Future Success
EvoLLLution NewsWireIn an article published in Inside Higher Ed, SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher discussed her system-based approach to reforming higher education. In essence, she believes the current model of university governance—where…
Main Campus and Continuing Education: Together Again
Ken Coates | Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation, University of SaskatchewanNowadays there is a shadow over post-secondary education in Canada. Most people who work and teach at universities feel the pressure: insufficient institutional funds, over-crowded classrooms, difficulties with students’ transitions…
Historically, distance and continuing education units have been viewed as fringe elements of the academy. Indeed, in some ways, Continuing and Distance Education (CDE) units have existed in roles as…
Purchasing eLearning: Knowing Your Vendor
Rosalyn Pursey | Senior Producer and Instructional Designer, CADREThis is the sixth article in the series, ‘Purchasing eLearning’. The series is for organizations and individuals who are engaging third party organizations to develop eLearning courses. What makes a…