Credentials
The world of credentials no longer begins and ends with degrees. Though degrees are still sought-after credentials, demand for certificates, professional certifications and other awards is rising. Being able to provide students a rich tapestry of offerings and outcomes is critical for the modern institution.
Understanding Transfer Studentsā Needs
Wendy Kilgore | Director of Research, AACRAOTransfer students are often left on the sidelines. Itās critical for faculty to gain a deeper understanding of their needs to deliver them the best student experience. Students often end…
The Fastest, Most Scalable Path to Work-Readiness for College Students
Brandon Busteed | President, Kaplan University PartnersOffering students the opportunity to pair their bachelorās degree with an industry-recognized credential can make them more appealing to employers and improve their postsecondary experience. The lack of work readiness…
Developing Skills That Lead to Jobs: Designing the New Normal with a Four-Point Plan
Holly Zanville | Strategy Director, Lumina Foundation & Visiting Scholar at the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University David LeaserLetās play a game of Jeopardy. The category is Learn-and-Work Ecosystem for $200. The answer: pandemic, future of work, and recession. The winning question: What is the perfect storm of…
Earning a Bachelorās Degree Shouldnāt Be All or Nothing
Eric Bing | CEO, The College of Health Care ProfessionsJordesha Turner dreamed of earning a bachelor's degree right after high school, but by the time she arrived on our Houston campus, an abusive home life, persistent unemployment and stretches…
Supporting Students Through Meaningful Transfer Pathways
Tony Iacono | President, County College of MorrisMore often than not, adult students need to drop out of school due to family or financial issues. This trend is common to both universities and community colleges, and students…
The Rising Urgency for Non-Degree Credential Quality Standards
Michelle Van Noy | Associate Director of the Education and Employment Research Center, Rutgers University Heather McKayThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic and unprecedented impact on education and work. By early May, the unemployment rate was nearing 15%, and students at colleges and universities around…
How a Transfer Agreement is Bridging the Skills Gap for 14 Colleges
Elizabeth Bolden | President and CEO, Pennsylvania Commission for Community CollegesEarlier this year, Pennsylvaniaās community colleges finalized a statewide articulation agreement with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). The historic agreement provides current and future Pennsylvania community college graduates the opportunity…