Education Pays? A Debatable Claim Being Swept Under the Rug (Part 1)
Despite the widespread belief that higher education is a pathway to higher wages and better quality...
Catering to the Growing Group of Adult Students
Institutions need to create accessible, credential-oriented programs to cater to the massive adult...
Education and eCommerce: Online Enrollment Shifts Focus from Selectivity to Customer Service
As consumers become increasingly comfortable with making purchases online, higher education...
Goals for College Graduation Rates are Foolish
Setting federal targets for college completion is a recipe for a highly-unemployed population with...
A National Graduation Goal Does Not Lead to Low Quality
There are a number of strategies that can be put into place to ensure that the quality of...
Where Completion Goes Awry: The Metrics for Success Mark Mounting Problems with Quality
Setting a target for degree completion and attainment does not translate to an increase in degree...
Raising the Profile of Experiential Learning
Prior learning can be as valuable for an adult’s workforce advance and success as a credential, but...
Behind the Target: Understanding 60 Percent
The 60 percent attainment target, based on international trends and labor market projections, is...
Accreditation: Disruption or Evolution? (Part 2)
Although accreditors have experienced change in the past two decades, they have tended to be...
Lifelong Learning: Luxury or Survival?
Adults are increasingly enrolling in higher education out of necessity. It is critical for...
Four Forces Positively Impacting Cost of Higher Education for Adults
Higher education institutions can significantly reduce costs for students, both domestically and...
Just-In-Time Learning Increases Students’ Earning Potential
Prospective students should have access to data regarding just-in-time learning opportunities so...
