Higher education has been notoriously slow to change. Even now, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced institutions to accelerate progress, they largely did so within the confines of the traditional educational…
The Value of STEM Programs in Higher Education
Brad Sims | President, Capitol Technology University Ed Up ExperienceAs technology continues to be an important part of our everyday lives, STEM programs have a very strong foothold in higher education, leading students to high paying jobs demanded by…
Higher education has long confused the roles of advisor and coach, when they each serve different but equally necessary roles in helping students succeed both in school and after graduating. …
Isomorphism, Niche, and Goldilocks: Experimental Colleges and the Lessons They Offer for Post-COVID Higher Education
Brian Reed | Associate Vice Provost, University of MontanaAlthough experimental colleges didnât necessarily achieve their desired success, higher education can glean many lessons from their innovations to improve alignment between student and employer demands. Not since the civil…
Developing Digital Badging and Microcredential Strategies
Claire Sullivan | Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation in Digital Badges and Microcredentials, University of Maine SystemWhy the Work of Guided Pathways Is Valuable for Students
Linda GarcĂa | Executive Director of the Center for Community College Student Engagement, University of Texas at Austin Courtney AdkinsShaping the Future of Higher Ed With Short-Term Credentials
Tatum Thomas | Dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, DePaul UniversityComprehensive Learner Records Impact on Students
Kelly Hoyland | Higher Education Program Manager, IMS Global Learning ConsortiumEngaging Students on Their Own Terms: Intuitive Interaction
Christian Franco | Manager of Live Interactive Learning Technology, Harvard University Karina Lin-Murphy, Adrienne Phelps-Coco, Christian WisecarverWorking to Create Quality Learning: Humanizing the Online Experience
Rene Eborn | Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and USU Online, Utah State University Sasha ThackaberryProject Management Process Groups: Defined for Instructional Designers in Higher Education
Sue Bauer | Senior Instructional Designer in the Center for Distributed Learning, University of Central Florida Amanda MajorTo Understand the Non-Degree Credentialing World, Go Global
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University Stephen Crawford, Kyle AlbertLeveraging Credential Innovation to Drive Meaningful Pathways to Degrees and Careers
Meena Naik | Program Director for Career Connect, University of North Texas
The Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) is a new official academic record that captures and communicates a learnerâs abilities and accomplishments in ways that a traditional transcript does not. Educational institutions…
Introducing Digital Learning Records to Learners
Mark McConahay | Associate Vice Provost and Registrar, Indiana University Tom GreenAs more student learning becomes advanced and outside the classroom, institutions can begin to look at digital records as a way to capture and record studentsâ achievements. The student experience…
Assessment models today fail to acknowledge the key components to a learnerâs experience and outcomesâincorporating them into the learning process will help both students and employers see the full potential…
Breaking Boundaries: Integrated Learning for Effective Solutions
Gregory Crawford | President, Miami UniversityThe student of tomorrow seeks a diverse, transdisciplinary learning experience that will prepare them to collaborate, communicate and engage with the diverse working world. The convergence of massive challenges in…
Merging Humanistic Elements into the Virtual Experience
Nathan Long | President, Saybrook University Ed Up ExperienceThe Changing Landscape of Credential Offerings
Anthony Carnevale | Director of the Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown UniversityImprove Your Teaching by Looking at it From the Studentâs Perspective
Zoë Cohen | Assistant Professor in the College of Medicine Tucson, University of ArizonaWhat Happens to Innovation When an Industry is in Survival Mode
Katie Linder | Executive Director of K-State Global Campus, Kansas State UniversityFour Trends in Professional Development and Continuing Education
Kristine Collins | Director of Academic Programs in the School of Continuing Studies, University of TorontoRedefining Student-Centered Education During a Pandemic
Ross O'Hara | Director of Behavioral Science and Education, Persistence Plus Laura BarnardEvolving Our Credentialing Ecosystems for the Future of Work (Part 2)
Tracey Taylor O'Reilly | Assistant Vice President of Continuing Studies, York University Deborah Everhart, Amrit AhluwaliaPrior Learning Assessment: 2010, 2020, 2030
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington UniversityEvolving Our Credentialing Ecosystem for the Future of Work (Part 1)
Tracey Taylor O'Reilly | Assistant Vice President of Continuing Studies, York University Amrit Ahluwalia, Deborah Everhart
In a time of great uncertainty, we can often be drawn to the promise of easy solutions and right answers. However, it will only benefit students to encourage them to…
Developing the Right Programming for Non-Traditional Learners: The Regional Approach
Vic Rodgers | Vice President of Workforce Development, HACC, Central Pennsylvaniaâs Community CollegeOne size does not fit all when it comes to supporting learners in different regions. Programming needs to be designed to meet the specific needs of learners and employers in…
In the past decade especially, liberal arts degrees have been discounted as inferior in securing job placement and career readiness. Institutions need to reevaluate their approach to career servicesâ to…