Extending Lifelong Learning
The non-traditional marketplace is far from homogenous. Underneath the “non-traditional” umbrella are a number of diverse groups with a range of specific needs and unique challenges. Understanding the demands of these groups will allow institutions to create for them a truly impactful higher education experience.
The Expensive and Absolutely Necessary Pursuit of Rural Students
Andrew Koricich | Associate Professor of Higher Education, Appalachian State UniversityThe postsecondary needs of rural residents have gained increased attention in recent years. As part of this expanding conversation, it has become clear how difficult it is to reach out…
Placing 4-H Within The 21st-Century Land-Grant Mission
E. Gordon Gee | President, West Virginia University Stephen Gavazzi, Jennifer Sirangelo, Karen J. PittmanIn the 2018 book “Land-Grant Universities for the Future: Higher Education for the Public Good,” Ohio State professor Stephen Gavazzi and West Virginia president E. Gordon Gee sought to clarify…
Cooperative Extension Services and the 21st Century Land-Grant Mission
E. Gordon Gee | President, West Virginia University Stephen Gavazzi, Roger Rennekamp, Steve BonannoOhio State University professor Stephen M. Gavazzi and West Virginia University president E. Gordon Gee recently co-authored “Land-Grant Universities for the Future: Higher Education for the Public Good.” The book,…
Support Inside and Outside the Classroom: Ensuring Lasting Success for Dual-Credit Students
David Troutman | Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Research and Advanced Analytics, University of Texas SystemDual-credit courses are becoming common undertakings for high school students, and while they give students a chance to jump-start their postsecondary education, it’s not always a straightforward process from high…
Lifelong Learning For The 100-Year Life
Jeffrey S. Russell | Dean of Continuing Studies and Vice Provost for Lifelong Learning, University of Wisconsin-MadisonIf you knew you might live to 100, how would you change your approach to learning? This isn’t a hypothetical question. According to a 2009 study, babies born after 2000…
Expanding Access to Digital Education: Making the Leap from “The Tube” to YouTube
Brandon Arolfo | Senior Director of Content Development for PBS Digital Services, Public Broadcasting SystemWhile higher education is generally seen as the purview of colleges and universities, high-quality educational programming is not exclusive to academia. This is the mindset of PBS Digital Studios, whose…
At A Time of Extraordinary College Loan Debt, Gen Z Is Looking for New Approaches to Higher Education
Richard J. Polimeni | Chair, College Savings FoundationThe realities of paying for higher education create a formidable wall of concern for many families. There is the cost of college, which is daunting even for those expecting to…