To flourish in a fundamentally different environment, higher education leaders must identify new approaches to executing their missions rather than relying on a centuries-old playbook. Universities are large, complex organizations…
How Higher Ed Can Help Learners Get a Leg Up in a Massively Reshuffling Labor Market
Andréa Rodriguez | Director of the Office of Urban Initiatives, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU) Sheila MartinInnovative partnerships are central to helping higher education institutions adapt to the demands of a quickly transforming postsecondary ecosystem. The pandemic has sparked a once-in-a-generation reordering of the U.S. labor…
As key stakeholders around the education space demand an evolved education ecosystem, approaches to credentialing and program design will need to adapt. The recent Season’s Greeting card from the International…
Leveraging Microcredentials to Drive Responsiveness and Engagement
Kristin Mulligan | Interim Director of PowerED, Athabasca UniversityMicrocredential programs are helping modern universities establish a new value proposition for learners and employers alike, but scaling these offerings requires a new approach to operational management and learner engagement.…
Expanding The Reach of Online Learning Within Traditional Institutions
Joseph Sallustio | Senior Vice President for Lindenwood Global, Lindenwood UniversityTurning Challenge Into Choice with the Launch of a New School of Professional Studies
Amy Wartham | Director of Corporate and Custom Training, UNC CharlotteMapping The Historic Transformation of Professional and Continuing Education
Eric A. Bullard | Dean of Continuing Education and UCLA Extension, University of California - Los AngelesLooking Beyond Traditional Learner Demographics
Brad Mahon | Dean of Continuing Education and Extension, Mount Royal UniversityThe Experimental University (Part 2)
James Fay | Former Dean, California State University - East Bay Jane O'NeilMaking Education More Accessible for Rural Students
Hal Higdon | Chancellor, Ozarks Technical Community College SystemCentralizing Approaches to Better Serve Adult Learners
Sean Pitzer | Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, St. Cloud State University Claudia TomanyThe Experimental University (Part 1)
James Fay | Former Dean, California State University - East Bay Jane O'NeilDefining the Next Normal for Higher Education
Frank Dooley | Chancellor, Purdue University Global Philip Regier, Sue Ellspermann, Thomas Stith, Madeline Pumariega
Higher ed’s new normal will require closer collaborations across the institution, which means blurring the lines between credit and non-credit to provide learners with a seamless interaction with the institution. …
Looking Beyond Traditional Learner Demographics
Brad Mahon | Dean of Continuing Education and Extension, Mount Royal UniversityStudents aren’t waiting until mid-career to get the continuing education they need. Institutions need to meet the modern learner where they are and provide the relevant programming at every stage…
Veterans have long felt left behind by higher education. To improve accessibility, institutions need to offer veterans individualized support, recognition for prior learning and create maps for their education. Student…
Sharing Alumni Stories to Attract and Convert Prospective Learners
Karen Hamilton | Assistant Director of Marketing and Enrollment, McMaster UniversityAlumni stories, experiences and reviews are key to Continuing Education units attracting new learners. Nurture your relationships with alumni to take into account, record and share their stories. Continuing education…
How Alumni Can Help Drive Student Enrollment and Retention
Jodie Sperico | Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Adelphi Fund, Adelphi UniversityMemo from the US Economy to the Community College: We Need People…Now
Jeffrey Forrest | Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development, College of the CanyonsGetting Adult Learners Back into the Workforce through Continuing Education
Jessica Moran | Dean of Instruction for Los Banos Campus, Merced CollegeWhat Community Colleges and Policymakers Should Consider with Biden’s Plan
Julian L. Alssid | Chief Marketplace Engagement Officer, UnmudlMapping The Historic Transformation of Professional and Continuing Education
Eric A. Bullard | Dean of Continuing Education and UCLA Extension, University of California - Los AngelesUniversity/Industry Partnerships for Locally Based Global Engagement and Understanding
Vistasp Karbhari | Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Texas at ArlingtonAdapting Digestible Program Models for the Modern Learner
Roxanne Gonzales | Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, New Mexico Highlands University Mary Earick, Marthann SchulteRe-engaging Learners with the Lifelong Learning Model
Jennifer Lindon | President and CEO, Hazard Community and Technical CollegeThe Time Is Now: Scale Up High School Early College and Dual Enrollment Programs
Russell Olwell | Associate Dean of the School of Education and Social Policy, Merrimack College
Re-engaging alumni can boost communication, add value to these learners’ lives and generate revenue. Institutions should begin to look at their CE division as the gateway into this new revenue…
Programming for the Corporate Market
Gangaram Singh | Executive Vice President and Provost, National UniversityIntegrating leadership training skills into degree programming is key to developing programs that will prepare students for day one in the workforce. With the need for adult workers to upskill…
Levelling the higher ed playing field means improving access to education for traditionally underserved communities. A good way of doing so is by partnering with local and regional like-minded organizations…