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Here are 4 ways to boost the reputation of your continuing education units

University Business

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.

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This program dedicated to boosting first-gen success rates is tripling down

University Business

Among those from low-income households, about 90% do not graduate within six years, according to EAB , an education consulting firm. First-generation college students’ four-year graduation rate at the University of Michigan reached 83% , one point less than continuing education students.

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3 Questions for Kelly Heuer, VP of Learning Experience at edX (a 2U Company)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

My team’s responsibility is much more hands-off and consultative, and our expertise sits at the intersection of the cognitive science of learning and emerging trends in digital technology. My graduate training did not prepare me for the rapid pace or highly collaborative nature of this work.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 5: Board Improvement: Building a Culture of Continuous Board Improvement and Accountability

The Change Leader, Inc.

These approaches will no longer work as higher education faces continual and tumultuous change. Boards are facing the increasing need to expand the expertise of its members, who then can serve in a consultant role for the board and the institution. Why do I say this (and HINT: it’s not because I’m a governance consultant)?

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Microcredentials confuse employers, colleges and learners

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“With the economy shifting … we need workforce education training faster and better,” said James Fong, chief research officer at the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). Even if they understood their options, they worry that such credentials may be costly to obtain.

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Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Since then, I’ve been consulting with good people like you on governance issues and serving on a bunch of boards while still playing a lot of tennis and enjoying life. Brit Kirwan 18:23 You and I both do continuing education for governing boards. Learn more at changinghighered.com.

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Why not HE? The reasons those from under-represented backgrounds decide against university

SRHE

Neil Raven is an educational consultant and researcher in widening access. Connor, H, Dewson, S, Tyers, C, Eccles, J, Regan, J, and Aston, J (2001) Social class and higher education: Issues affecting decisions on participation by lower social class groups , Institute for Employment Studies, [link]. References.