Programming
This Will Go on Your Permanent Record! How Blockchains Can Transform Colleges in a Networked World
Richard DeMillo | Director of the Center for 21st Century Universities, Georgia Institute of TechnologyWhat happens when a well-established enterprise, like the American higher education system, doesn’t trust its own data? On the other hand, what happens when the new stakeholders (prospective students, for…
Eight Strategies to Reduce Risk in Non-Degree Program Development
Catherine Jones | Founder and President, Pivot Learning StrategiesColleges and universities are becoming increasingly aware of the value of incorporating a robust continuing education unit as part of institutions’ overall programming mix. From expanding opportunities for revenue generation…
Creating Clarity to Enhance Understanding
Jeffrey Czarnec | Associate Dean of Criminal Justice and the Social Sciences in the College of Online and Continuing Education, Southern New Hampshire UniversityIn the text-based learning arena, a consistent emphasis on clarity in communication is an absolute. If we assume that those charged with reading the litany of words sculpted into sentences…
Navigating the CBE Frontier: Leveraging Data to Improve Student Service and Outcomes
Aaron Brower | Provost, University of Wisconsin-ExtensionLaunching any program from scratch is a major undertaking for a postsecondary institution, especially when it needs to be self-supporting or revenue-generating. When the program being launched is the first…
Digital Badges and the Career Pathway: Assessing the Obstacles
Stephen Wright | Director of Information Communications Technologies and Digital Media Sector, Doing What Matters for Jobs & the Economy, Economic & Workforce Development, California Community Colleges SystemDigital badges have the capacity to transform the way students share their academic accomplishments. Right now, students rely upon paper degrees, transcripts and certificates to prove to employers that they…
Responsiveness and Collaboration: Developing a Distinctive, Holistic, Market-Driven MSBA
Jeffrey Camm | Associate Dean of Business Analytics in the School of Business, Wake Forest UniversityWhat does it take to develop and launch a successful master’s program from scratch on an accelerated time frame? The brief answer may be obvious: committed university and school administration,…
Alternative Credentialing Can Add Value to Degrees
Richard DeMillo | Director of the Center for 21st Century Universities, Georgia Institute of TechnologyIt seems like everyone is looking for that special something—the miracle solution that will replace a creaky, unsustainable higher education system, save money and provide employers with useful information about…
The Mainstreaming of Alternative Credentials in Postsecondary Education
Deborah Keyek-Franssen | Associate Vice President for Digital Education and Engagement, University of Colorado SystemThe Context of Alternative Credentials The past few years have seen a proliferation of new learning credentials ranging from badges and bootcamp certifications to micro-degrees and MOOC certificates. Although alternative…