From Access to Impact: Rethinking College for the Future of Work
When I attended my nephew’s high school graduation party and ceremony this past May, there was a...
From Periphery to Priority: Why Lifelong Learning is the New Academic Core
Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a conversation with Janette Muir on the Illumination...
Shaping the Future of Learning Through Institutional Agility
As academic and continuing education merge, institutions must reimagine structures, aligning...
Seeing the Whole Student: The New Imperative for Higher Ed
Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a conversation with Mark Milliron on the Illumination...
Designing Against Obsolescence: Rethinking Workforce Education for the AI Era
AI didn’t spark the demand to tie education to workforce needs; it simply poured fuel on a fire...
Redesigning Education for Economic Resilience
As rapid industry shifts and economic disruptions displace workers across sectors, higher education...
From Apprenticeship to Competency: What Anthropology Can Teach Us About Learning
Imagine a young apprentice kneeling beside a master potter, hands coated in clay, mimicking the...
The Skills-Based Hiring Train Has Left the Station—and Is Picking Up Speed
The skills-based hiring train has left the station—and is gaining momentum as it barrels toward the...
Transforming the Pathway from Enrollment to Employment
In an era where students are increasingly seen as consumers, institutions must design educational...
A Joint Membership Opportunity from CAEL and Apprenticeships for America
When I’m asked to give my CAEL elevator pitch, I invariably use the phrase “membership...
Beyond the Bottom Line: Why It’s Time to Stop Calling Continuing Education Units Cash Cows
Continuing education (CE) units have long been vital components of higher education institutions....
Shaping the New Standard in Continuing Education
Learners today want more than convenience. They expect experiences tailored to their lives, goals...
