Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Likely holds an MBA in human resources and management and a master’s in adult and continuing education administration from the University of Phoenix. Nygil Likely Nygil Likely has been named vice president for people, culture, and equity at Grand Rapids Community College. He served as chief diversity officer at Calvin University.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 27, 2024

Online Continuing Ed Programs See Improved Staffing but Problems Remain Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 03/27/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report finds online programs focused on continuing education getting increased support and faculty, but struggling for respect among other departments. Byline(s) Lauren Coffey

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University Business

JULY 6, 2023

Schools are branding the training programs and offering them to adult and continuing education students through their catalog. According to research from University Professional and Continuing Education Association , institutions are reviewing their existing programs to tighten the pathway to certifications and jobs.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 26, 2024

They highlight the importance of continuing education divisions in expanding access to learning and acting as drivers of socioeconomic mobility. Exploring the transformation of higher education into lifelong learning hubs for workforce development, with innovative models and continuing education's role.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Education for a Lifetime How one university turned a struggling enterprise into a $6 million lifelong learning powerhouse A decade ago, the University of South Florida’s Continuing Education program was by all accounts a financial burden. Then part of USF’s Innovative Education division, the unit was losing $60,000 a year.

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Campus Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

These days, the majority of employers are aware of microcredentials and other non-degree credentials, according to a new study from Collegis Education and UPCEA, the association for higher education professionals in online and continuing education.

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MindMax

OCTOBER 18, 2022

What’s on the horizon for executive education? Dean of the Division of Continuing Education and University Extension, Harvard University Lee Maxey CEO, MindMax Steve van der Westhuizen VP, Product Strategy ? Executive Education, 2U Steve Mostyn Associate Fellow, Saïd Business School. Speakers: Jason R.

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MindMax

JULY 26, 2023

If they’re considering a graduate or continuing education program, they may have even attended the school as undergraduates. These self-selecting students are often within the school’s geographic bullseye. In most cases, they’re already familiar with the school. Maybe they have alumni in their families.

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MindMax

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The panelists in attendance included some of my personal mentors: Bea Gonzalez , Former VP for Community Engagement, Special Assistant to the Chancellor and Dean of University College at Syracuse University Hunt Lambert , Dean Emeritus of the Division of Continuing Education and University Extension at Harvard University Karen Sibley, Ed.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This is a critical time to shape the future of public higher and continuing education in Vermont, as higher education rapidly evolves and changes across the country,” Mauch said in a press release. In her new position, she will oversee Vermont State University (VTSU) and the Community College of Vermont.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

To better support learners beyond their degrees, 72% of higher education leaders said continuing education programs could be a solution.

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HEPI

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This obsession also fixes expectations at the upper end of practicality for many who enter higher education, especially from challenging backgrounds. How did I challenge my valuation of Continuing Education? Well, the story begins with two students.

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Higher Education Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

Title: Alternative Credentials: Business and Program Models – Study Findings and Takeaways Source: University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) In a new report, UPCEA explores the dynamic field of alternative credentials and the increasing adoption of these credentials by higher education institutions, including offerings (..)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 19, 2023

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies, a master’s in adult and continuing education, and a Ph.D. in higher education from Virginia Tech. Debbie Day Debbie Day has been appointed associate vice president for presidential priorities in the Advancement Division at Virginia Tech.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Notably, despite the burdens that accompany education debt, most respondents (74%) said they would still get a J.D. if they could go back and do it all over again.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

The school will remain a community college and offer associate degrees, certificates, and adult and continuing education programs, including the State of Illinois High School Diploma and English as a Second Language programs. “We Oakton’s Board of Trustees approved the transition in August 2021.

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University Business

AUGUST 29, 2024

Expect to learn: The shocking demand for courses that offer a credential amongst current and prospective students Simple ways institutions can add value for students, professionals, and lifelong learners after a course is completed How students are currently using digital badges and certificates – and how they hope to use them in the future to (..)

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 17, 2023

Each received funding to support efforts to engage with their local communities in two ways: providing tailored strategies to help prevent disparities in heart health and mental health outcomes and providing residents with resources to launch a career in community health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The district serves some 80,000 students annually through its four colleges, San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego Miramar College, and San Diego College of Continuing Education. “I

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 25, 2024

Yet, learners’ busy schedules often get in the way of continuing education. One way to support learners’ continued education after the course ends—or even after graduation—is providing a reflection tool. There is no set end point. Frequently, there is little guidance on how to revisit core topics or themes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2023

My time at the district, both as President of the College of Continuing Education and as District Chancellor, have been the highlight of my career thus far.” Cortez “I am incredibly proud of the progress we have made together over the past two years on behalf of our students and community we serve,” Cortez said. “My

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MindMax

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Another reason is that CFES, in particular, focuses on creating pathways to education for students in underserved populations through initiatives like mentoring and teaching essential human skills that AI can’t replace. MindMax shares this focus on creating pathways , in the context of continuing education and higher ed.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

will continue to offer its certificate and continuing education programs. PAFA’s board of trustees unanimously voted to end the programs Tuesday after attempts to find an academic partner proved unsuccessful, it announced Wednesday.

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University Business

JANUARY 11, 2024

PAFA’s museum will remain open, and its certificate programs, commitment to K-12 arts programs and continuing education will remain in place, according to the letter.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Career pathways, as defined by SREB in the report, require six key elements: alignment, data analysis, college and career readiness, stackable credentials, systems of guidance and support and continuing education and career advancement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

According to the statement, Bloomfield students will be able to continue education without interruption without additional costs. And its historic campus will remain and continue to focus on first-generation students. Bloomfield is the state’s only four-year private college serving predominantly Black and Hispanic students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2023

According to a 2022 study, 47% of students at schools that closed transferred to another one – and 26% of them took at least a year off before returning – meaning only about a third of students immediately continued education after school closure. The transferability of all of their academic credits also remains uncertain.

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idfive agency

JULY 14, 2024

Community and Lifelong Learning: Market the school’s engagement beyond the traditional boundaries through community enrichment programs and continuing education courses, thus helping to position the institution as an invaluable lifelong partner in learning.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 25, 2024

Yet, learners’ busy schedules often get in the way of continuing education. One way to support learners’ continued education after the course ends—or even after graduation—is providing a reflection tool. There is no set end point. Frequently, there is little guidance on how to revisit core topics or themes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

Curriculum and continuing education students whose classes meet on a regular basis throughout the semester and both full-time and part-time employees will be eligible. “We Robeson Community College (RCC) in Lumberton, N.C.,

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MindMax

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Credits can often be transferred to a Master’s program, making certificate programs a desirable first step toward continuing education for many people. Despite the low barrier to entry, getting a certificate can greatly impact a person’s career, enabling upward moves into management and administration.

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University Business

MAY 11, 2023

Additionally, the rate of continuing-education students applying for a transfer has increased by 12%, higher than first-generation students’ 3%. However, their rate of applications has increased at the same rate (9%) over the past four academic years.

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University Business

AUGUST 28, 2024

Among the first objectives in Kansas State’s 2023 strategic plan is to enroll 5,000 to 7,000 alternative credential-seeking learners by 2030 across continuing education courses, micro-credentials and industry training collaboratives. It took 10 months for the university to implement the system.

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MindMax

JULY 24, 2024

For example: we work with many continuing education units, and we often see that those units are more visionary or willing to take risks than the parent institution. We begin by asking what’s important to both the school and the unit. If there’s a lack of alignment between those two answers—and often, there is—we’ll explore it further.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

UCLA Extension, one of the first and largest continuing education providers in the country, is offering the Google Career Certificates to any learner, at no cost, through UCLAxOpen. Plus, top institutions are working with us to reach even more people with the Google Career Certificates.

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MindMax

JANUARY 4, 2023

” —Executive Director of Continuing Education, Small Private New England College. By providing a full suite of creative assets and continually optimizing online ads for conversions, MindMax helped the school successfully reach maximum enrollment for its summer and continuing education programs.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Ninety-five percent of employers see benefits in their employees accruing microcredentials, according to a new survey from Collegis Education and UPCEA, the association for college and university leaders in online and professional continuing education.

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