Recognizing Military Veterans’ Prior Learning
As increasing numbers of military veterans look to enroll in higher education after their service,...
Three Strategies to Improve Online Courses
While low completion and success rates in online programs are often held up as evidence of the...
Using Project-Driven Learning Formats in a Team-Based Environment (Part 3)
Business Incubation Centers could provide the competency-based learning so many institutions...
Resilience Key for Non-Traditional Students
In the face of incredible adversity that adult students face in higher education, resilience is a...
Hiring a Continuing Education Leader
There are a number of traits continuing education leaders must possess in order to be successful in...
Innovation Needed to Support Adults Returning to College
The challenges of attracting adult students, especially those with some college experience, must be...
Non-Cognitive Admissions Standards A Must for Adult Students
Traditional admissions criteria — focused on test scores and transcripts — may not accurately...
Mapping Accountability: Plan your Work then Work your Plan
By focusing on competencies, higher education institutions can be more assured that their graduates...
More Pay for Technical Certificate Holders
A report presented last week by College Measures suggests that Texans who graduate from a technical...
Colleges Use MOOCs for Blended Learning
This spring, two Massachusetts community colleges launched a blended learning pilot program...
Continuing Education’s Purpose in an Institution: Mission, Service, Community or Business?
While continuing education units serve a critical academic purpose, there are a number of reasons...
Challenges Facing Institutions Serving Non-Traditional Students Are Growing
As adult students become the new ‘traditional’ students in higher education institutions,...
