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.
Donāt Let A Good Crisis Go to Waste
Eric Heiser | Provost of Academic and Student Affairs, Central Ohio Technical CollegeWith a future that remains unclear, one thing that will surely come out of this pandemic is an increase in hybrid courses. In order to prepare for this change, institutions…
Fast Forward: Looking to the Future Workforce and Online Learning
Joann Kozyrev | Vice President of Design and Development, Western Governors UniversityWith employers and students looking to close the gap in workforce skills, itās critical for them to know what skills are in need the most. Postsecondary institutions need to be…
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…