Although shaken up by the pandemic, this became an opportunity for higher ed leaders to come together, establish trust and create a better future for higher ed. Since the pandemic,…
Community College
Developing the Right Programming for Non-Traditional Learners: The Regional Approach
Vic Rodgers | Vice President of Workforce Development, HACC, Central Pennsylvaniaâs Community CollegeOne 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…
Higher education has been historically slow to change, but this current time of uncertainty offers institutions the opportunity to re-invent themselves according to studentsâ needs. Higher Education is at the…
Marketing Student-Centric Pathways in the Digital Space
Jeff Fanter | Vice President Marketing and Communications, Ivy Tech Community CollegeThere may be dull moments in engagement where no fish are bitingâbe patient and ensure that the right information is available and accessible on your website, so you can navigate…
Transfer 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…
Offering Non-Credit in Community Colleges
Toni Pendergrass | President, San Juan College Adrienne ForgetteNon-credit training and programs are in higher demand than ever before. Community colleges need to find ways in which they too can get onboard with non-credit education to retain students…
Regional colleges tend to be more heavily involved within their local communitiesâand though itâs not their reason for doing soâacademic rankings, which traditionally focus on more prestigious four-year institutions, can…
The Emerging Role of the Community College in Higher Education
David Stout | President, Brookdale Community College Ed Up ExperienceWith a tremendous experience collaborating with the workforce in developing the right programs, community colleges have a great opportunity to position themselves more prominently in the higher ed space. Community…
In 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…
Evolving Non-Credit Programming in the Community College Space
Tracy Hartzler | President, Central New Mexico Community College Erica BarreiroNo matter what education path someone takes, work-based and experiential learning will always hold high valueâsomething that community colleges need to incorporate into their program models. Community colleges are there…
Community colleges arenât used to distance education, and the pandemic has forced them to rethink their infrastructure around it. It isnât an easy step to take, but once you begin…
Helping Drive Attainment Rates for the Workforce
Lee Lambert | Chancellor, Pima Community College Ian RoarkTo increase the number of adults with education beyond high school, colleges will need to see credit and non-credit education as equals and quickly deliver the skills employers need right…
To 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…
Getting Over Roadblocks: How Community Colleges Can Grow Enrollment
Kristin Gubser | Director of External Affairs, Gateway Community CollegeCommunity colleges can develop high-quality non-credit programming but whatâs most important is that they illustrate the value of this pathway to their students and faculty. Community colleges have an opportunity…
With non-credit programming typically offered in continuing education units, itâs time for institutions to rethink its value and who should be able to offer it. Non-credit offerings in the community…
Growing Non-Credit Enrollments at Community Colleges
Kevin E. Drumm | President, SUNY Broome Community CollegeWith a decreasing population of traditional-aged students, institutions must make the pivotal shift to creating programming catered to working adult learners. Institutions have taken a hard financial hit due to…
Offering distance or online education is one thing, but part of designing the educational experience for the client/student means meeting their financial, social and cultural needs. Students need to be…
Adapting to the Flexibility of the Online Environment
Donna Diller | Director of the Montoya Campus, Central New Mexico Community CollegeWeâve come to accept that the online environment will only become more important after the pandemic, and institutions need to be well equipped to serve high-quality programming and services in…
For San Diego Continuing Education, the COVID-19 pandemic didnât just prompt them to launch online instruction but a whole online learning platform: ICOM Academy. This new initiative serves to deliver…
Consciously Designing an Online Environment for Every Learnerâs Needs
Christina Amato | Dean of eLearning, Sinclair Community CollegeIn wake of the pandemic, higher education has come to understand the value of online education, but thereâs more work to be done for online education to reach its full…
When selecting courses, itâs easy for students to get lost in the never-ending list of options, which usually ends in frustration with a bad experience. Guided pathways are a way…
Supporting Students Through Meaningful Transfer Pathways
Tony Iacono | President, County College of MorrisMore often than not, adult students need to drop out of school due to family or financial issues. This trend is common to both universities and community colleges, and students…
Career and technical education are critical to filling the skills gap in the community, and community colleges are the key drivers to providing the right opportunities to fill these gaps.…
Defining a Model for Accessible Workforce Education: Calbright College and the Recession
Eloy Ortiz Oakley | Chancellor, California Community CollegesWith millions of displaced workers in the United States, the only fast and efficient way to get them back into the workforce is through short-term courses designed to support upskilling…
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves from an urgent public health crisis to an economic catastrophe, higher education institutions are bracing for long-term impact while working around the clock to continue…
Effective Employer Partnerships & Engagements in a Post-COVID-19 Environment
Howard Drake | Director of Polk State Corporate College, Polk State CollegeThe key constituencies or stakeholders for the workforce development practitioner are employer organizations. The practitioners have been somewhat successful in creating and delivering training services with mixed results. I can…
With adult learners looking to upskill and reskill, workforce education will become critical in serving these learners as we head into a new normal. Learner demographicsâand whole institutionsâwill be looking…
Coping with an Existential Threat to Your Core Mission
Kevin E. Drumm | President, SUNY Broome Community CollegeRemote working and learning eliminate face-to-face interactions, which is a critical component in the community college world. As a result, students and even staff are beginning to look elsewhere for…
Earlier this year, Pennsylvaniaâs community colleges finalized a statewide articulation agreement with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). The historic agreement provides current and future Pennsylvania community college graduates the opportunity…
Delivering Higher Educationâs Workforce and Community Access Mission
Mark Mrozinski | Assistant Vice President of Workforce Development and Executive Dean of Community Education, Harper College Kara MonroeCommunity and technical colleges serve essential missions. They create pathways to sustainable work for underserved audiences, respond to and fill emerging labor market gaps, and they do this work while…