University Business

MARCH 18, 2025

Four-year colleges and universities are slowly waking up to a new era in academic programming and credentialing that emphasizes short-term upskilling. ” “I think we’re going to see schools shift to more non-degree, continuing education courses. ” U.S. Tim Walber (R-Ill.),

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Coursera blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Most recently, he completed the Master of Computer Science in Data Science (MCS-DS) online from the Grainger College of Engineering and is now doubling down on his studies in pursuit of the Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) from Gies College of Business on campus.

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MindMax

JULY 24, 2024

Higher education institutions don’t always make the most rational decisions from a business perspective. It’s something I’ve come to terms with over my 15 years working with non-profit colleges and universities. MindMax’s own mission is to “help students have more life-transforming educational experiences.” And that’s okay.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A new study focusing on employers’ perspectives on micro-credentials reveals that while a strong majority of them believe it boosts a prospective hire’s value, not enough colleges and universities are capitalizing on it. However, schools may be bungling this opportunity. They are more of a supplement than a replacement.

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University Business

MARCH 21, 2024

At a time when many students, especially older students, are questioning the ROI of a college education, alternative credentials are an easy way to align educational offerings with available jobs in the community. It also provides a reoccurring revenue stream for the college. it could also be customized for any location.

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University Business

MAY 2, 2023

Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega has quietly culled millions of dollars in investments from city stakeholders, envisioning something big on the horizon. Fernandez Family School of Global Business of Miami Dade College. “We know that the future of the workforce is ever-changing, especially now. .

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 19, 2022

” was published this month by Louisville and UPCEA, an association that focuses on professional, online and continuing education. It picks up at the point where a college or university leadership might decide how to do so—utilizing its own money, people and capacity, or with outside help.

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University Business

AUGUST 28, 2024

But costs, opaque data and unfruitful corporate outreach efforts have prevented colleges and universities from implementing the programs at scale, to name a few barriers. Schoolcraft College Schoolcraft and UPCEA conducted labor market research and interviewed local employers in southeast Michigan to understand the needs of the workforce.

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WCET Frontiers

MARCH 30, 2023

Admittedly, we might see some of that same misreporting in 2021, but colleges and universities were starting to, and please excuse me for using this phrase, “get back to normal.” This shift is changing college and university operations and economics…in a dramatic way for some institutions. Maybe I missed it somewhere?

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University Business

JANUARY 23, 2024

In a December 2023 report that studied nearly 100 UPCEA members representing institutions focused on online and continuing education, 94% said their institution offers alternative credentials, and 66% said senior leadership has become fundamental to their institutions’ strategic plans.

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University Business

JULY 6, 2023

The distance between private training providers and public universities and colleges has narrowed significantly in the last three years. Thanks to a boom in partnerships, online career-focused training is getting closer to being embedded within college curricula rather than existing as its own separate credential and certificate program.

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WCET Frontiers

AUGUST 10, 2023

Photo by Avery Evans on Unsplash Digital learning, which I define as any learning environment that uses digital technologies, is everywhere. Just in my own campus community, I have seen digital learning used at multiple levels of education and for various educational purposes.

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Higher Ed Ethics Watch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Recent changes in the laws in many states have moved to a bifurcated system in which students must have 120 credit hours of college education to sit for the CPA exam and 150 credit hours (225 for quarter schools) to be licensed as a CPA. Consider that only recently has technology knowledge become a must for most practicing CPAs.

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University Business

JULY 25, 2023

Colleges and universities are seeking to expand their horizons by embracing innovative new ways to reach students and generate revenue. Consequently, professional and continuing education (PCE) units are a ripe sector to explore. Nearly a third of all respondents said they have no technologies in common (34%).

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University Business

MARCH 24, 2023

Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologists More from UB: Despite high interest, continuing education programs are sputtering As axiomatic this study proves the impending prevalence of AI in higher education, professors are reluctant to take the leap forward. public research universities it looked into in January and February.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Blog: Confessions of a Community College Dean A couple of years ago, when we started seriously planning to hand The Wife’s car down to The Boy, I started researching cars to figure out what to get her as a replacement. The technology isn’t going to slow down. That’s new.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2024

She has a PhD in higher education administration from the University of Iowa, including courses in adult and continuing education. ” Journal of Information Technology Education: Research 18 (2019). Revisiting student retention models in distance education.” References: Abdous, M’hammed.

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WCET Frontiers

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Today WCET Frontiers welcomes Shani Suber, Dean of E-learning Effectiveness and Enhancement with Dallas College and member of the WCET Steering Committee! Shani joins us to talk about her transformative journey using digital learning tools to better help students achieve their educational goals. About Dallas College.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 15, 2023

Reading Time: 10 minutes New technology and social media can make email marketing seem somewhat obsolete, but the reality is that email marketing is as strong as ever. Example : Concordia Continuing Education sends an email to promote the launch of its AI Proficiency certificate program.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 30, 2023

Blog: Learning Innovation Kelly Heuer and I have been collaborating in the context of my college’s portfolio of online programs on the edX platform. In our work together, I’ve been impressed with Kelly’s understanding of academic culture paired with her deep expertise in learning science.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 4, 2025

Workforce education and employer-funded programs unlock hidden enrollment opportunities. million Americans left college without earning a degreebut many would return if given the right opportunity. A significant portion of todays workforce consists of individuals who previously stopped out of college. Alana Rose: Oh, yeah. [00:04:45]

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2024

She has a PhD in higher education administration from the University of Iowa, including courses in adult and continuing education. ” Journal of Information Technology Education: Research 18 (2019). Revisiting student retention models in distance education.” References: Abdous, M’hammed.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

Faculty professional development is any type of continuing education effort for educators. It is a way educators can improve their skills and increase student outcomes. When faculty have access to continuous learning opportunities, they become more equipped to meet the needs of students. Education Inc.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2023

Donna Vinton, PhD, has worked for positions in a public high school, two K-12 state education agencies, a private college, and a public state university. Currently, Vinton is teaching an asynchronous online independent study course that is part of the continuing education programs. link] (2017) Scollins-Mantha, Brandi.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

AUGUST 29, 2023

The decline in tuition revenue has led to cost-cutting measures across hundreds of colleges and universities, which may further impact their enrollments. These nondegree programs provide students with valuable skills, and they are especially favorable in industries like technology and medicine, which require significant continuing education.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 9, 2023

Micro-credentials are also money-making opportunities for colleges and universities that can help address deficits and fund other pursuits. Micro-credentials can align with new technologies and help describe a partnership between, for example, a university and an industry at large. Learn more at changinghighered.com.

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Helix Education

JUNE 19, 2024

RNL and Six Red Marbles have partnered together to provide high quality instructional design for colleges and universities as part of RNL’s Graduate and Online Enrollment Solutions. High-quality instructional design pays enormous dividends for colleges and universities.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With evolving financial models, colleges and universities–beyond the Ivy League–need to explore sustainable solutions that balance educational quality with fiscal responsibility. For example, according to the College Board, in 2016, 70% of all high school seniors (traditional-age students) went to college.

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Thinking Cap Agency

MARCH 4, 2022

The “traditional” (ie, 18-24 year old) prospective student has long-defined college enrollment strategies, but with less traditional students looking for admission it’s about time to start considering the much more elusive nontraditional college students. Considering that nearly three-fourths of the U.S.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

Faculty professional development is any type of continuing education effort for educators. It is a way educators can improve their skills and increase student outcomes. When faculty have access to continuous learning opportunities, they become more equipped to meet the needs of students. Education Inc.

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Dr. Missy Alexander

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

At two-year colleges, there are opportunities to become Certified Nursing Assistants, phlebotomists, EMTs, and to earn the first level nursing credential. Universities and colleges do revise and adapt as quickly as we can, but in technology fields new things emerge at a pace that is breathtaking.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words. The blog posts below are written by the participants to showcase their project and early outcomes.

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SRHE

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In both instances, the principal aim was to understand better the challenges to HE progression faced by those on advanced level applied and professional courses (including BTECs) at a Midlands based further education (FE) college. For context, progression rates are generally lower from FE colleges than sixth forms.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 8, 2022

That’s where continuous improvement comes in. At the same time, the board needs to be aware of its critical role in creating and maintaining the culture of the higher education institution. This approach also gives higher education an opportunity to create a “pipeline” of talent.

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WCET Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Jennifer Dale, Community College of Aurora: We want to be an agent of change for students’ social and economic mobility. Lesley Voigt, Madison College: We brought micro-credentials to campus in 2012 as a way to help validate and verify the learning that takes place within our Continuing Education courses.

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eLiterate

JULY 10, 2023

With changes like major demographic student switches, huge swathes of the economy being reconfigured, and profoundly impactful technologies popping up seemingly out of nowhere, companies need time to plan and implement appropriately significant responses. But I also sense a lot of paralysis. First, there’s enrollment.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 11, 2023

Drumm McNaughton explores how higher ed leaders can follow the seven steps of this particular business model with Modern Campus’ Senior Director of Strategic Insights Amrit Ahluwalia who also serves as editor-in-chief of The EvoLLLution , an online newspaper focused on nontraditional higher education and transforming the post-secondary marketplace.

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