Colleges want to expand continuing education but don’t devote resources, survey says
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 22, 2023
Nondegree offerings face strain on administrative staff and slow implementation when trying to build out.
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Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 22, 2023
Nondegree offerings face strain on administrative staff and slow implementation when trying to build out.
MindMax
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Titled PCO Startup Mode: Balancing Long-Term Strategy with a Practical Launch at UC Merced Extension , the webinar sparked a fascinating discussion about operating a continuing education unit in startup mode. If your school is preparing to launch a continuing education unit, MindMax can provide comprehensive support.
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University Business
MARCH 27, 2024
Continuing education programs, which institutions are using to create lifelong learning modalities for working adults and retirees, are continuing to catch fire nationwide, according to a new report by Modern Campus. The State of Continuing Education 2024 Report was made in collaboration with The EvoLLLution and UPCEA.
Terminalfour
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Higher education has an incredible opportunity to court an ever-increasing number of adult learners returning to school to update their skills or change careers altogether. The student demographic has changed. Are you making the most of this opportunity?
University Business
MARCH 22, 2023
Professional continuing education looked particularly enticing to colleges and universities in the wake of the pandemic and the staggering enrollment numbers that followed. The post Despite high interest, continuing education programs are sputtering appeared first on University Business.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 8, 2025
Johnson, president of Merritt College and Dr. Tina King, president of San Diego College of Continuing Education.
University Business
JUNE 17, 2024
The University of North Florida is bucking declining college enrollment trends in higher education, and John Kantner, University of North Florida senior associate provost of faculty and research, credits some of this growth to its focus on continuing education (CE) programs.
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.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
In his previous role as commercial director at BCdiploma, he collaborated with institutions and stakeholders worldwide, focusing on digital credentials, continuing education, and student mobility using innovative technologies.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 11, 2025
s legacy through the Martin Luther King Day symposium, an academic credit workshop where both students can earn academic or continuing education credits for their participation in the event.The course is offered at no additional cost, regardless of a students credit load. The college now commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s
The PIE News
MARCH 4, 2025
About the author: With over 20 years of experience in the global education sector, Alan Bahia is the sales and marketing director at UAPP, a one-stop-shop edtech organisation dedicated to supporting international students in the journey to find their dream of studying abroad using technologies such as AI.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
IBCS offers two tracks: a graduate theology program for future church leaders and a continuing education track for lay people seeking deeper faith formation. She said that the Institute was created to form strong Catholics who can express and explain their faith in ways that resonate with their communities.
University Business
DECEMBER 31, 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 Floridas Continuing Education program was by all accounts a financial burden. Then part of USFs Innovative Education division, the unit was losing $60,000 a year.
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.,
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 5, 2025
Traditionally, our new student numbers are very strong, and theyre strong once again this year, and the continuing students retention numbers lag, but this semester were seeing that our continuing students have increases year over year, Hlavenka said. Thats a really encouraging sign.
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
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.
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
A highlight of their experience will be delivering individual presentations about their educational journeys and their institutions' efforts to drive social and economic mobility. Each scholar will receive a scholarship to support their continued education or personal development. Dr. Karen A.
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.
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.
University Business
MARCH 18, 2025
” “I think we’re going to see schools shift to more non-degree, continuing education courses. However, the process may require an overhaul of some of our foundational systems, says Jeff Dinski, chief strategy and corporate development officer at Ellucian, on the “The University Business Podcast.”
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.
Coursera blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
His educational journey from the MCS-DS to the MSTM underscores the importance of upskilling and continuous education in a rapidly changing tech landscape. He aims to become a better leader in the industry and leverage both of his dynamic and complementary degrees.
MindMax
MARCH 1, 2023
Adult learners are deeply attuned to ROI and consider cost a major factor when researching education options. This demographic looks for clear pricing with explicitly outlined funding sources, such as scholarships, grants, financial aid, and even continuing education coverage through a current employer. They desire flexibility.
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.
MindMax
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
However, schools must select social platforms strategically based on what different demographics indicate are trusted social media sources when considering a continuing education or training program. Social media is an effective marketing channel for reaching adult learners.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
University Business
JULY 25, 2023
Consequently, professional and continuing education (PCE) units are a ripe sector to explore. In that report , administrative burden and lack of staffing contributed to respondents’ belief that their institution was unprepared to meet its professional, continuing and online (PCO) unit goals.
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.
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.
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.,
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.
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.
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.
Coursera blog
MARCH 7, 2025
For Marc, learning doesnt happen in isolationits woven into his routine, and his core values, proving that with the right approach, even the busiest schedules can accommodate continued education. Why Flexibility Matters Marcs schedule is packednot just with his career and other hobbies, but with family responsibilities, too.
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