Program Planning and Design
Today, developing a program depends on more than faculty coming up with an interesting topic. Launching a successful program includes a number of steps, from conceptualization to approval to marketing and iterating. The program lifecycle is not for the weak of heart, but managing that lifecycle supports institutional success.
Cohort Programs: Cui Bono?
Daniel Szpiro | Dean of the School of Professional Programs, Marist CollegeThe Latin phrase, cui bono, translates to, “for whose benefit?” Often applied as a forensic question in crime investigations when searching for a motive, the same question can also be…
Collaborating to Meet an Emerging Need: The MA Teaching in STEM Success Story
Carolyn Callaghan | Acting Dean of Professional, Continuing and Distance Education, Shippensburg UniversityAs many professional and continuing education units know, program development and success depends upon the unique blend of faculty champions, regional partnerships, process know-how and lots of communication, creativity and…
Under the Hood: Learning Design Behind Georgia Tech’s Degrees at Scale
Shabana Figueroa | Director of Learning Design in Professional Education, Georgia Institute of TechnologyAnnounced in January 2017, Georgia Institute of Technology’s Online Master of Science in Analytics (OMS Analytics) is the Institute’s second at-scale degree following the groundbreaking Online Master of Science in…
Identifying and Overcoming the Biggest Challenges to Getting New Offerings to Market
Amy Wartham | Director of Corporate Training, UNC CharlotteLaunching a new program is a great time for any Continuing Education department. There is a sense of excitement and enthusiasm at the possibility of what this program will mean…
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…
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…
Pivoting to Serve Emerging Labor Market Needs
Xenofon Koutsoukos | Faculty Director of the Cyber-Physical Systems Master’s Program, Vanderbilt UniversityThe labor market is rapidly evolving and today’s professionals are preparing for a world where the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, the smart grid and defense are top-of-mind priorities for a…