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Despite high interest, continuing education programs are sputtering

University Business

Professional continuing education looked particularly enticing to colleges and universities in the wake of the pandemic and the staggering enrollment numbers that followed. When asked about general challenges, the administrative burden was cited most at 68%. The problems may also seem to be worsening.

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Nearly 90% of staff report major barriers between traditional and emerging academic programs

University Business

Consequently, professional and continuing education (PCE) units are a ripe sector to explore. These responses largely confirm the work of Modern Campus and UPCEA’s annual State of Education 2023 report in March. ” Respondents in this report selected their answers based on this definition.

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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Through conversations with community partners, Vick said Muhlenberg College administration came to realize they could help. Lemheney, vice president and executive director of Muhlenberg’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education. “We The goal is to attract a broad audience to the program, said Dr. A.J.

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To Weather the Storms of Higher Education, Remember Why You’re There

Supporting Student Success

In creating that website , I recognized my passion for education lies in missed opportunities I saw in my own life. While I was growing up, my dad had a good job as a radiology tech and then hospital administrator. He achieved this with a technical degree and lots of continuing education. Dr. Cali M.K.

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Collaboration in Higher Education: How Can Universities Partner With Employers?       

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

These nondegree programs provide students with valuable skills, and they are especially favorable in industries like technology and medicine, which require significant continuing education. Not only does this make the process run more smoothly, it also helps employers more easily navigate higher education’s administrative complexities.

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4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024

EAB

Professional, Continuing, and Online units claim the spotlight Historically, professional, continuing, and online (PCO) units operated at the periphery of university agendas. But this past year saw a renewed emphasis on integrating these units within the broader institution.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. Many tackled improving student success, retention, and equity at their institutions, while others focused on budget models and streamlining administrative processes.