Flexible, affordable education is a huge priority for adult learners, who donât have the resources to earn a degree traditionally. By adapting their communications, programming and modalities to adult studentsâ…
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Linking Learning and Work
Elizabeth Warner | Director of Event Operations, CAELIt is critical for institutions of higher education to review and analyze every credential, program and course they offer to ensure it is aligned with employer needs, so students succeed…
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of professional development, especially during uncertain times. ACHE has created a webinar series that help the community get the professional development they need. In…
Helping Employers Help Themselves: LCCC Scores for Adult Learners with Workforce Funding Assists
Barry Nickerson | Director of Initiatives, CAELAdult learners are quickly becoming the target demographic for community colleges seeking enrollment and a workforce in dire need of skilled workers. Adult learning is ingrained in the culture at…
As businesses start to move forward from the disruption the pandemic has caused, they're looking to higher education to provide the right resources that will help them succeed. As we…
NCCET resumes publishing flagship periodical âThe Catalystâ
Suzanne Kart | Executive Editor, The CatalystNCCET as brought back The Catalyst and members are encouraged to submit article proposals. The Catalyst is returning as the official publication of the National Council of Continuing Education and…
Microcredentials, alternative credentials and other emerging forms of recognizing knowledge, skills and competencies are growing into a significant piece of the postsecondary portfolio. The mythical genie is often defined as…
Competency-Based Education: A Blueprint for More Equitable Education-Employment Pathways
Aisha N. Lowe | Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Support, California Community Colleges Chancellorâs Office Christine CarpenterCompetency-based education is not only more flexible and affordableâit can improve equity on college and university campuses, levelling the playing field for historically marginalized students. Like most crises, the COVID-19…
Despite many higher education administrators judging the courses their schools offer to be of the highest academic quality, they are often not considering the student experience, which needs to be…
Meet Students Where They Are, and Bring Them Back to Your Institution
Amy Smith | Chief Learning Officer, StraighterLine Eric SaitoPreventing your institution of higher education from succumbing to the widespread issue of declining enrollments means getting to know your students and meeting them where they are. PLA and Pathway…
Flexibility and accessibility have been the two most important buzzwords to emerge from higher edâs pandemic experience. A vital part of ensuring both is recognizing prior learning, especially for adult…
Aligning Education and Workforce to Meet Learners Needs
Earl Buford | President, CAELTo survive and thrive, postsecondary institutions need to focus strategically on meeting the needs of adult learners and employers. By creating a network of resources and connections, we can have…
Too long has higher education been misaligned with workforce needs. Serving your learners well means preparing them for the current realities of the working world and those of the future.…
Preparing for the Unpredictable: Proactive Collaboration During the COVID-19 Crisis
Scott Campbell | Vice President for Higher Education, CAEL Beth Tankersley-BankheadIt's hard to predict when a crisis will hit, but that doesnât mean institutions canât be prepared. By creating a network of campuses, institutions can support students even in unprecedented…
Recent studies show that students are willing to pay and incur loans for higher education if they feel that their institutions set them up to earn a return on their…
Taking the Long View: Postsecondary Institutions and the 60-Year Curriculum
Elizabeth Warner | Director of Event Operations, CAELPlanning for the future of learning requires higher ed institutions to reimagine education on a lifelong timeline Although reflecting a long-developing and long-term trend, when âThe 60-Year Curriculumâ arrived on…
CLRs are proving to be beneficial for learners as they look to map out both their learning and career journeys. The role of digital credentials in higher education continues to…
High-Speed On-Ramp: South Seattle Collegeâs MOET Program Links Classroom and Career
Christine Carpenter | Senior Vice President of Engagement, CAELDespite having often long careers and demonstrated experience, it can be difficult for adult learners to connect their knowledge with employable skills. PLA-emphasized programs like South Seattle Collegeâs MOET can…
To tackle the equity barriers within higher ed, institutions need to begin to look at their infrastructure to be able to adapt and transform. Higher education has been facing large…
Two PLA Experts Share Their Perspectives on Prior Learning: Findings From âThe PLA Boostâ
Becky Klein-Collins | Associate Vice President of Advancement and Impact, CAELDespite circulating within the higher ed space for years, PLA are still largely unknown to students. But increased PLA usage to award credit could go a long way in decreasing…
One size does not fit all when it comes to supporting learners in different regions. Programming needs to be designed to meet the specific needs of learners and employers in…
CAEL Microcourses: Putting Our Preaching Into Practice
Shawn Hulsizer | Senior Vice President of Impact, Marketing and Communications, CAELIncreased demand for lifelong/adult education has, in turn, increased our standards for it. Listening to prospective studentsâ needs should be at the core of microcourse development. When you advocate for…
With the pandemic posing a challenging shift to distance and online learning, CAEL recognizes all of the hard work higher ed leaders put in to keep delivering the best education…
Conscious Development of Continuing Ed in Community Colleges
Frank Nunez | District Director of Trade and Training, State Center Community College DistrictIn creating non-credit offerings, having an organization that can facilitate discussions and support from other regional leaders is important to developing the best learner experience.  Non-credit programming is becoming an…
Itâs important to help guide students from experience, and knowing first-hand the accommodations that these non-traditional students require, including flexibility and stack-ability. Having experiences in common with those you help…
Taking a Regional Approach to Collaboration in Non-Traditional Programming
Monica Johnston | Director of Workforce Development, Metropolitan Community CollegeTo give students the best learning experience they can have, higher ed leaders need to keep relationships strong and doors open when it comes to innovative ideas, so everyone can…
Although it will exceptionally be held online this year, the 2020 CAEL conference affords postsecondary educators and administrators the opportunity to share the challenges they faced in light of the…
Understanding Transfer Studentsâ Needs
Wendy Kilgore | Director of Research, AACRAOTransfer students are often left on the sidelines. Itâs critical for faculty to gain a deeper understanding of their needs to deliver them the best student experience. Students often end…
CAELâs annual conference is going online for this first time in forty years, but thatâs not the only update. Attendance will be free for all members, allowing partnerships, projects and…
It Takes a Village to Enroll a Class
Angel Perez | CEO, National Association for College Admission CounselingWith uncertainty clouding the upcoming fall semester, students are hesitant to enroll in school at the moment. Many are beginning to look at taking a gap year, which will highly…