In order to re-engage students, higher ed must shift its focus to a business model. Providing continuing education courses will best serve both the lifelong learner and the institution. With…
Developing Programming for Nontraditional Learners at Community Colleges
Scott Silverman | Interim Dean of Noncredit and External Program, Santa Monica CollegeCommunity colleges are focused on the lifelong learner. Itâs important to develop relevant programming and create a student experience that allows students to enter and exit the institution as they…
As the workforce continues to evolve rapidly, higher ed and employers need to strengthen their relationships to prepare learners for the work and meet the needs of employers. Todayâs learners…
The 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 CollegeThe pandemic highlighted two key issues in higher education: accessibility and flexibility. Early college and dual enrollment programs can help combat these issues by getting marginalized students educated and connected…
Aligning Education and Workforce to Meet Learners Needs
Earl Buford | President, CAELThe Employer Perspective on Creating a Multi-Dimensional Workforce Education Program
Mark Silvers | Director of Learning and Workforce Development, OGE Energy Corp.Creating a Personal Academic Leadership Training Program from Day 1
Gregory Crawford | President, Miami UniversityRemote Work and the Under-Skills Pandemic
Brent Stubbs | Vice President for Economic Development, Savannah Technical CollegeWhat Companies Look for from Higher Ed Partners
Nicole Lembo | Manager of Talent Management and Academic Programs, JetBlue AirwaysLeveraging CE Divisions to Drive Alumni Engagement
Rob Green | Senior Vice President for Digital Learning, Ruffalo Noel Levitz Chris BingleyMicroinvalidation: Microaggressionâs Ugly Cousin
Rolondo Rene Talbott | Senior Director of the Project Management Office, Pomona CollegeEngaging Alumni Through Your CE Division
Karen Muncaster | Dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies, Boston CollegeProgramming for the Corporate Market
Gangaram Singh | Executive Vice President and Provost, National University
Often, it's difficult to engage faculty in professional development that will align with the universityâs needs. By creating a space where faculty can share their expertise and engage with each…
The Power of Partnerships: Creating Inclusive Educational Opportunities
Alicia B. Harvey-Smith | President and CEO, Pittsburgh Technical CollegeLevelling 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…
Known for its traditional ways, legal education is transforming along with the rest of higher ed to deliver a more flexible and accessible education, breaking free from outdated models. Lawyers…
Making Education More Accessible for Rural Students
Hal Higdon | Chancellor, Ozarks Technical Community College SystemImproving access to education for rural students both helps these students develop in the workforce and offers universities and colleges a new pool of applicants, allowing both groups to contribute…
Shaping the Workforce for the Lifelong Learner
Michelle R. Weise | Senior Advisor, Imaginable Futures Michael PalmerWorkRise: New Initiative to Transform the Labor Market
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington UniversityDriving Change: The Need for Innovation Specialists
Terry Bower | Associate Vice President of Innovative and Lifelong Learning, Metropolitan State University of DenverCreating MOOC-Based Bachelor Degrees
Adam Fein | Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation, University of North TexasDeveloping Grant-Funded Programming
John LaBrie | Dean and Associate Provost for Professional Education, Clark UniversityDonât Makes Cuts to Your InstitutionâTransform It Instead
Melik Khoury | President and Chief Executive Officer, Unity CollegeSetting Up for Success: The 60-Year Curriculum Vision
April Philpotts | Associate Director of Professional Development in the Center for Extended Learning, University of WaterlooThe Role of Scholarship and Creative Activity at a Teaching University
Robert A. Scott | President Emeritus and University Professor Emeritus, Adelphi UniversityDigital Capability Framework and Sustainable Online Models of Higher Education
Andrea Carroll-Glover | Vice Provost of Online Strategy and Programs, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has completely shaken up higher education. Institutions now find themselves with the opportunity to re-invent how they serve their learners by increasing access, flexibility…
Leading Through Fragmentation: Kaleidoscope Thinking and Shaking Up Patterns to Innovate
Monique Snowden | Senior Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment and Student Success, University of Colorado DenverIn order to make your institution viable in the post-COVID-19 marketplace, your offerings must embrace flexibility, combine multiple disciplines, and mix approaches to offer a more complete education. The Chronicle of…
Developing educational pathways for adult learners ensure that they stay professionally relevant through difficult economic periods by providing constant upskilling according to market needs The Mass General Brigham (MGB) Hospital…