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Study: Financial Barriers Block Path to Higher Education for Majority of Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial uncertainty continues to serve as the primary barrier preventing students from enrolling in or completing higher education, according to new research from education technology provider Ellucian that surveyed more than 1,500 learners nationwide.

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Nancy Coleman Believes Lifelong Learning Should Be Built on Flexibility and Value

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In a discussion with MindMax CEO Lee Maxey, Nancy Coleman, Dean, Harvard Extension School and Continuing Studies at Harvard University, explores the changing landscape of higher education.

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How universities can build new bridges to industry

University Business

With the world of continuing education evolving rapidly, universities have a unique opportunity to bridge education with industry needs. As workforce demands shift, higher education institutions must ensure professionals can upskill efficiently, meeting local labor market needs while driving economic mobility.

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Report: California Community College Leadership Growing More Diverse But CEOs Face Shorter Tenures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

California community college presidents and chancellors are spending less time in their roles while the leadership ranks are becoming increasingly diverse, highlighting Dr. Larry Galizio both challenges and progress in the nation's largest public higher education system.

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New SREB Report Advocates for Accessible and High-Quality Pathways to Attract and Retain Teachers in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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A New Model for Lifelong Learning

University Business

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.

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Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. Named 22nd President of Talladega College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The institution also saw a 1,104% increase in revenue from its Workforce and Continuing Education program under Todd's leadership. A Georgia native, Todd holds a Ph.D.