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.
Developing the Right Programming for Non-Traditional Learners: The Regional Approach
Vic Rodgers | Associate Provost for Workforce Development, Harrisburg Area 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…
Building Social Capital into Your CE Programs
Lorraine Carter | Director of Continuing Education, McMaster UniversityIt is critical for institutions of higher education to consider building opportunities for social capital development into their curriculum, especially in CE units, where students can learn from each otherās…
Optimizing Opportunity: Creating an Effective Student-Centered Future
Jennifer Varney | Senior Associate Dean of the COCE, Southern New Hampshire UniversityThis year has marked a period of drastic change, especially for higher education. Now, itās time to leverage that change and experience to create customized learning pathways that fit each…
Reaching More Students with a Dual-Enrollment Structure
Rebecca De Leon | Dean for Dual Credit Programs and School District Partnerships, South Texas CollegeDual credit programs offer high school students the chance to jumpstart their college careers, give access to education to marginalized students, and involve all key stakeholders in crafting the most…
Redesigning Workforce Programming Online
Carlos Cortez | President of San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE), San Diego Community College DistrictFor San Diego Continuing Education, the COVID-19 pandemic didnāt just prompt them to launch online instruction but a whole online learning platform: ICOM Academy. This new initiative serves to deliver…
Teacher Preparation and Licensure Requirements During COVID-19: Short-term Solutions with Long-term Effects
Emily Bogus | Regional Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Western Governors UniversityThe recently implemented executive orders and emergency regulations in response to COVID-19 will have short- and long-term effects on educator preparation and licensure. These effects may have significant impacts on…
Consciously Designing an Online Environment for Every Learnerās Needs
Christina Amato | Dean of eLearning, Sinclair Community CollegeIn wake of the pandemic, higher education has come to understand the value of online education, but thereās more work to be done for online education to reach its full…