Smoothing the Journey for Adult Learners: Helpful Strategies for Higher Ed Institutions
At every step of the journey, advisors, counselors and other front-line institutional staff should...
Attracting and Retaining Adults: Adult Learners Need Family- and Work-Friendly Program Schedules
Scheduling programs that take into account the incredibly busy lives of adult students—who must...
Reverse Transfer Agreements: An Innovative Approach to College Completion
Reverse transfer agreements create opportunities for students to work for higher pay while pursuing...
Re-Conceptualizing Student Services for the Non-Traditional Learner
Succeeding in the provision of student services requires more than just having a counseling office;...
Data and Medical Education: Reimagining Medical Instruction
By making use of freely available data, medical schools are creating opportunities for their...
Online Program Development in an Era of Rapid Institutional Change (Part 1)
Aligning online offerings to the institutional mission is a critical and necessary step to ensuring...
Coming In From the Cold: Three Trends That Are Shaping the Future of Higher Education
The assumption that higher education’s status quo is working, and that there is no need for change,...
What Colleges Need to Do to Better Engage With Adult Learners
Attracting and engaging with the non-traditional student population is critical for higher...
Overcoming Online Persistence Challenges With The Trojan Café (Part 2)
The Trojan Café provides online students with opportunities for social interaction, support and...
Community of Inquiry: Teaching Presence
Teaching presence is critical to reducing the transactional distance online students feel, further...
Putting Adult Learners at the Front of the Classroom: Considering a New Higher Education Model
Colleges and universities across the United States have a long way to go in creating environments...
Reverse Transfer Agreements Vastly Expand Degree Completion Opportunities
Reverse transfer agreements between two-year colleges and four-year universities ensure students...
