Strong programmers are desperately needed by employers across organizational sizes and industries, but there is a lack of individuals ready to fill these roles. Colleges and universities have faced challenges…
How to Advise Students On Employer Sponsorship of Executive MBA Studies
John Laudenslager | Executive MBA Recruiter, The University of Texas at ArlingtonChoosing to enroll in an executive MBA program is a major decision for students, which is why many professionals drag their feet when it comes to enrolling. College advisers should…
Software development schools (like The Flatiron School and App Academy) provide access to learning and employment through a thoughtfully articulated progression that’s simple and remarkably brilliant. In short, these schools…
Dashboards Revolutionizing Teacher Professional Development
Jose A. Rodriguez | Assistant Dean in the School of Education, American Public University SystemTeacher evaluations and professional development are two of the most important duties to which district and school administrators must bring coherence in order to increase and sustain student achievement. A…
Continuing Education for Professional Growth: A Student’s Story
Nikki Karakostas | Master’s Student, George Washington UniversityOne-Time Students into Lifetime Ambassadors: The Role of Alumni Relations
Dan Beare | Environmental Professional and Current Events BloggerAn Adult Education Model That Works
Jayson Boyers | President, Rosemont CollegeGraduate Education: Keeping the Workforce Fresh
Carissa Little | Director of Professional Programs, Stanford UniversityEmployer Perspectives and the Future of MOOCs
Laura Horn | Director of the Center for Postsecondary Education Research, RTI InternationalAlumni Relations: Creating a Lifelong Connection to the Institution
Doreen Amorosa | Managing Director of the MBA Career Center, Georgetown UniversityTen Skills Working Professionals Need to Upgrade in the Next Five Years
Marianne Stenger | Writer, Open CollegesSocial Media Vital to Professional Development
Debra Beck | PR Coordinator for the College of Education, University of WyomingJust-in-Time and Ongoing Learning Central to Successful Organizations
Arthur Stewart | Senior Director for Audit Strategies and Plans (Retired), Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada
President Obama’s focus on degree completion has highlighted the need for a more effective way of obtaining credit for life and work experience. An essential — but underused — strategy…
Linking MOOC Completion and Professional Development for Working Adults
Danielle Restivo | Head of Global Programs, LinkedInThe following interview is with Danielle Restivo, head of global programs with LinkedIn. LinkedIn recently partnered with a range of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) providers to allow students and…
In my last piece, I discussed some of the lessons learned while searching for employment. I’ve noticed it’s becoming increasingly common for jobs descriptions to require professional certifications or membership…
Credentialing the Remote Workforce (Part 2)
Robert Gibson | Director of Learning Technologies, Emporia State UniversityThis is the second of a two-part series by Robert Gibson exploring ways postsecondary institutions can better serve the remote workforce. In the first article, Gibson discussed the value of…
Three Changes Pushing Institutions to Update Professional Education Programming
Chris Proulx | Chief Executive Officer, eCornellOpportunity Costs: Determining the Value and Feasibility of Education as an Adult
Doreen Amorosa | Managing Director of the MBA Career Center, Georgetown UniversityOpportunities and Challenges of Blended Executive Education for International Professionals
William Wisser | Instructional Designer, Harvard UniversityFive Damaging Myths of Professional Development
Debra Beck | PR Coordinator for the College of Education, University of WyomingFive Best Practices for Corporate Training in Small Businesses
Emily Bates | Training and Development Manager, Healthcare Information Management FirmBridging the Gap between Academies and Employers
Max Blouw | President, Wilfrid Laurier UniversityEight Ways to Ensure Successful Skills-Based Training (Part 2)
Brad Zomick | Co-Founder, SkilledUpEngaging Local Stakeholders through Targeted Programming (Part 1)
Henrik P. Minassians | Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning & Director of Regional and National Partnerships for the Public Sector, California State University, NorthridgeTackling Real-World Problems in a MOOC: The Student Response
Amit Jain | Lead Researcher, Coursolve
Working for Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, has its advantages. I began working for the company in 1999 as a cart pusher and worked my way through every department in…
MOOCs Enter Professional Development Realm
EvoLLLution NewsWireMassive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have shaken the higher education industry to its core over the past year as countless elite higher education institutions have gotten into an educational technology…
Last week, Pepper Lynn Werner looked at the role of Family Involvement in integrating multicultural education into teachers’ professional development. This is the series conclusion. So, how should teachers conceptualize…