Illumination
Illumination by Modern Campus is a podcast series focused on the transformation of the higher ed landscape. Speaking with college and university leaders, this podcast talks about the trends, ideas and opportunities that are shaping the future of higher education, and provides best practices and advice that leaders can apply to their own institutions.
Love To Lead: How Consolidated Administration Can Transform Every Corner of an Institution
Michel Bellini | Director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Coming Together: How Higher Ed Can Help Underserved Communities
Anne Innis | Senior Director of Academic and Professional Programs, University of Utah
Access to information and accessible classroom alternatives, like online and distance learning, are providing more education opportunities to more people than previously thought possible.
Reaching Receptive Learners: Why Continuing Education Has to Target the Right Audience
Jill Pippin | Dean for Extended Learning, State University of New York - Oswego
Clarifying the Alternative: Why Higher Ed Needs to Better Define Microcredential Skills
Dennis Di Lorenzo | Higher Education Consultant and Chief Business Officer of RIT Certified, Rochester Institute of Technology
Grabbing Focus: How Continuing Education Can Take Center Stage
David Schejbal | President, Excelsior College
Cover a Community: How Continuing Ed Can Share its Resources With a Non-Student Population
Connor O'Sullivan | Executive Director of Career and Technical Education, Lone Star College
Pick and Choose: Higher Ed’s Answer to the Subscription Service Model
Michael Cunningham | Chancellor and CEO, National University SystemStudents have more choices when it comes to their education than ever before, the way it's being delivered is going to have to keep up with change.
A college or university is more than what happens within its walls. Considering what a school does beyond what is expected, how it impacts the community that built it and…
Finding the Middle Ground: What Higher Ed Can Do To Appeal To As Many Learners As Possible
Luke Dowden | Chief Online Learning Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor, Alamo Colleges DistrictPutting an emphasis on experiential learning, networking, and accessibility can help provide a top quality education without the need to spend thousands.
Personalization 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…
Mapping The Historic Transformation of Professional and Continuing Education
Eric A. Bullard | Dean of Continuing Education and UCLA Extension, University of California - Los AngelesAs institutions innovate to meet the needs of the modern learner, PCE divisions are the key to leading this shift with their knowledge and experience serving this demographic. For decades,…
Employers are accustomed to short-term training and credentials. Now is it the time to work with them to align their needs with your programming for the modern learner to succeed.
Redefining Customer Service with Enrollment Management
Kasey Urquidez | Vice President of Enrollment Management and Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, University of ArizonaBy adapting a more digital approach to enrollment management, modern learners are more likely to stay with the institution that provides the customer service they need to continue their lifelong…
A reimagination of higher education requires more than some tactical tweaks. Leaders need to come together with industry to align programming to meet learner and employer needs. On this week’s…
Bringing Intentionality to the Institution to Drive Student Success
Anton Reece | President, West Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeModern learners want the level of engagement Student Affairs and Continuing Ed divisions have been delivering for years. By working together, the institution can deliver the student experience modern learners…
We're living in a consumer's world and the modern learner expects to have a personalized experience in all aspects of their lives. It's time higher education delivers on this. On…
Battling Burnout and Building Resilience in Higher Education
Beth Romanski | Director of Professional and Continuing Education, Maryland University of Integrative HealthIn a society where busyness has become a badge of honor in some ways, it's critical for higher ed to recognize burnout among faculty and learners, and provide resources and…
As microcredentials continue to be a hot topic in higher education, it’s important for institution to leverage the right expertise to implement and scale microcredentials strategically. On this week’s episode…
Collaboratively Meeting Modern Learner Needs with Workforce Development
Nicole Cobb | Associate Vice President Workforce Solutions, Jefferson Community & Technical CollegeModern learners demand short-term programming similar to what Workforce Development divisions offer. It's critical for institutions to work collaboratively with these departments to ensure the right programming is meeting learner…
The traditional degree isn’t the fastest option for the modern learner, and more students are looking to customize and create their own DIY educational journey. On this week’s episode…
Personalizing the Student Experience to Reinvent Learner Pathways
Vincent J. Del Casino Jr. | Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, San Jose State UniversityModern learners expect a highly personalized experience in all aspects of their lives. Their first impression of your institution is critical to keeping them as a lifelong learner. On this…
In today’s digital age, students expect choice—in all aspects of their lives. By adopting 21st century marketing tactics, institutions can engage and retain the modern learner. On this week’s episode…
Meeting Learner and Industry Needs with Meaningful Credential Pathways
Van Ton-Quinlivan | Chief Executive Officer, Futuro HealthLearners are looking to higher education for a quick solution to get back into the workforce. By creating meaningful credential pathways, institutions can deliver on this mission to meet both…