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Clarifying Credentials to Meet Market Demands
Mark Leuba | Vice President of Product Management, IMS Global Learning ConsortiumHigher ed institutions need to be more innovative to drive student success, and digital credentials aligned with industry needs are the key to serving the modern learner.Ā On this weekās…
Higher ed institutions need to be more innovative to drive student success, and digital credentials aligned with industry needs are the key to serving the modern learner.Ā On this weekās…
How Do Microcredentials Stack Up? Part 1
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University Jackie PichetteMicrocredentials may very well be paving the way forward in higher education, but successful implementation depends on a common definition, stackability and industry relevancy.Ā The Non-Degree Credential Network (NCRN) andĀ the…
As some people caution their concerns around stackable credentials, itās important to recognize them as bite-sized education that complements a learnerās lifelong learning journey.Ā The Non-Degree Credential Network (NCRN) and…
Post-Graduation Metrics: Considerations When Telling Your Institutionās Student Success Story
Christopher M. Mullin | Strategy Director of Data and Measurement, Lumina Foundation Kristina PowersMeasuring student success after graduation has long meant tracking job placement rates and salaries earned. Telling your institutionās complete student success story requires changing the definition of post-graduation success. Introduction…
Incremental credentialing is quickly becoming an essential offering for higher ed institutions to have, providing opportunity to the students who need it most and increasing retention and completion. The nationalĀ Credential…
Maximizing Enrollment, Retention and Re-Engagement through Personalization
Enrique Jasso | Associate Director, Texas Health Education Service Vaughn ShinkusPersonalization isn't new to higher education but needs to be adapted to meet the needs of today's modern learner and give them an experience that keeps them coming back to…
President Biden recently identified community colleges as playing a central role in reviving workforce development; however, their success depends on industry partnerships, outside perception and high-quality, short-term credential programs. While…
Increasing Value Through Certification and Degree Pathways
Karen Elzey | Associate Executive Director, Workcred Isabel Cardenas-NaviaCertification and degree pathways are the way forward in higher education. Aligned with both student goals and industry needs, they better position students in their field and give employers better…
Although we tend to give out academic awards only to the highest-achieving students, research shows that recognizing excellence among lower-performing students helps them regain motivation and pursue their efforts toward…
Using the Pandemic as a Springboard: 3 Actionable Takeaways
Bethany Simunich | Director of Research and Innovation, Quality MattersAlthough we have not fully emerged from the pandemic, institutions of higher education need to begin thinking about rebounding. A good plan for the future must prioritize online and remote…
Diversity and inclusion in postsecondary education must include student veterans, who often feel unwelcome and marginalized in higher education institutions. Support them in their transition by addressing their unique needs.Ā …
Americansā Shaken Confidence and Shifting Preferences Dominate Higher Ed Heading into 2021
Dave Clayton | Senior Vice President, Strada Education NetworkThere is so much uncertainty in higher ed as we anticipate the end of the pandemic, but some of the key lessons learned should guide us through it, including putting…
Ensuring relevance and excellent customer services for a re-imagined future requires a willingness to reshape higher education. Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, the writing was on the wall for…
Shaping the Workforce for the Lifelong Learner
Michelle R. Weise | Senior Advisor, Imaginable Futures Michael PalmerAs higher ed is moving towards serving the lifelong learner, itās important for both higher ed and the workforce to come together to provide solutions that will meet the needs…
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…
Introducing Digital Learning Records to Learners
Mark McConahay | Associate Vice Provost and Registrar, Indiana University Tom GreenAs more student learning becomes advanced and outside the classroom, institutions can begin to look at digital records as a way to capture and record studentsā achievements. The student experience…
Assessment models today fail to acknowledge the key components to a learnerās experience and outcomesāincorporating them into the learning process will help both students and employers see the full potential…
Supporting Adult Students by Providing Flexibility and Resources
Kellie Macdonald | Research Associate, American Institutes for Research Jennie JiangTo better support their adult students, colleges need to begin offering the right resources that will help students balance the multiple responsibilities they have. The American Institutes for Research, in…
Creating a student-centered learning experience online means creating outlets for students to voice concerns, offering mental health services in light of increased stressors, and taking care of yourself so you…
Three Ways States Can Help Community College Transfer Students Complete Their Bachelorās Degrees
Alexandria Walton Radford | Director of the Center for Applied Rearch in Postsecondary Education, American Institutes for Research Aleksandra HolodTransfer credits often determine whether a student will complete a college degree, with many receiving little to none. But experts are starting to find that implementing statewide postsecondary education articulation…
The advent of COVID-19 is spurring innovation across higher education. But there is a common thread between the initiatives succeeding better than others: a focus on getting learners back into…
COVID-19 Writes a Prescription for Change: Unbundling/Rebundling Learning
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University Van Ton-QuinlivanStackable credentialing models provide the flexibility, responsiveness and student-centricity needed to support consistent engagement and employment outcomes, benefiting learners, employers and institutions alike. The traditional methods of higher education delivery…
As COVID-19 has been a wakeup call for institutions to prepare for natural disasters, itās critical to rethink education and workforce training that will allow people to continue working and…
Developing Skills That Lead to Jobs: Designing the New Normal with a Four-Point Plan
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University David LeaserLetās play a game of Jeopardy. The category is Learn-and-Work Ecosystem for $200. The answer: pandemic, future of work, and recession. The winning question: What is the perfect storm of…
For colleges and universities to stay competitive in todayās postsecondary marketplace, itās essential to have a modern, integrated tech stack with a single version of truth and robust capability. Modern…
Aviation Maintenance During a Pandemic: The Inside Story
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University Larry Good, Ryan GoertzenLumina Foundation recently awarded a grant to Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW) to partner with AAR, an independent provider of aviation services to commercial and government customers worldwide, to…
Conferences and events have always been a hallmark of college and university offerings. Whether online or in-person, these events bring folks together, provide unique insight into professional development and support…
Credentialing in the COVID-19 Landscape
Sean Gallagher | Executive Director of the Center for the Future of Higher Education and Talent Strategy, Northeastern University Holly ZanvilleWith the revamp in higher education in response to the pandemic, this could very well be the moment credential innovation was waiting for. Now is the time to use credentials…