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.

Social Justice 274

Social Justice Libraries Media Continuing Education 274

University Business

APRIL 15, 2025

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.

Industry 66

Industry Continuing Education Alumni Professional Development 66

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.

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Educational Programs Education Administration 52

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.

Continuing Education 242

Continuing Education Community College Management Administration 242

College for Creative Study

MARCH 4, 2023

Due to inclement weather, some continuing education classes will be canceled today, March 4. These will be rescheduled on a class-by-class basis. There are still some classes that will go on as planned. Please see the listing below for details.

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Education 52

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.

Continuing Education 274

Continuing Education Community College Faculty Higher Education 274

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.

Continuing Education 245

Continuing Education Education IT 245

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.

Community College 246

Community College DEI Continuing Education Educational Programs 246

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

Community College 279

Community College Nonprofit Organizations Continuing Education Education 279

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

Community College 246

Community College Continuing Education Education Faculty 246

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.

Continuing Education 264

Continuing Education Educational Programs Research Education 264

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.

Retail 278

Retail Government Faculty Continuing Education 278

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.

Alumni 189

Alumni Continuing Education Higher Education Education 189

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.

IT 119

IT Continuing Education Consulting Housing Services 119

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.,

Community College 246

Community College Medical Insurance Continuing Education 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

“Graduate students’ needs are focused on financing their education and financial support for conference travel. Professionals are mostly focused on financial literacy and professionals in graduate school require financing for their continued education.”

Engineering 338

Engineering Finance Recruitment Research 338

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Martinez has extensive experience as a senior association executive, including the development and management of continuing education and professional development programs, as well as regional, national and international conferences and meetings. Title: Executive Director International Ultraviolet Association Deborah W.

Nonprofit Organizations 188

Nonprofit Organizations Curriculum Development Engineering Professional Development 188

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2024

Also, if someone isn’t of a mindset to return as a full-time student, an advisor may direct them to the college’s continuing education program and suggest acquiring a certificate in their area of interest, which may later be converted to college credit.

Community College 306

Community College Research Continuing Education Educational Programs 306

University Business

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Bolster continuing education opportunities The most important partnership may be between the alma mater and alumni. Colleges and universities today are trying to explore new modes of education through lifelong learning models. The engagement dinner has since expanded students’ internship and career pipeline since 2017.

Alumni 111

Alumni Marketing and Communication Services Pharmaceutical Industry 111

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.

Finance 52

Finance Continuing Education Engineering Industry 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Since classrooms are typically available in the evenings or weekends, it is also an opportunity to offer continuing education or professional development courses that coordinate with area businesses.

Development and Fund Raising 328

Development and Fund Raising Alumni Education Facilities Management 328

The Scholarly Teacher

JUNE 21, 2023

Journal of Computing in Higher Education , 26 (1), 87-122. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education , 2006 (109), 5- 13. Distance Education , 39 (3), 281–298. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education , 1997 (74), 5-12. link] Cranton, P. link] Deci, E. & Ryan, R. link] Mezirow, J.

Student Engagement 264

Student Engagement Faculty Higher Education Continuing Education 264

University Business

APRIL 10, 2025

For online and professional education providers, platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube create spaces for past, current, and prospective learners to connect, share insights, and contribute to meaningful discussions in their fields.

Media 104

Media Education Industry Retail 104

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

ESOL is housed in the school’s Adult Continuing Education (ACE) division. Students at LaGuardia represent over 130 countries, and many students come to the school to take advantage of their English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program, the largest in the city.

Nonprofit Organizations 334

Nonprofit Organizations Financial Aid Banking Community College 334

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Some dual enrollment programs are what Fink called “programs of privilege,” targeting students who are already likely to proceed into postsecondary education. Stout agreed, citing older models of programming that limit attendance to students with high GPAs, or offer randomized courses with no clear pathways to continuing education. “We

Community College 264

Community College Higher Education Research Continuing Education 264

Confessions of a Community College Dean

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

Continuing Education 122

Continuing Education Faculty Education 122

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

For a long time, we’ve known that people who are able to access continuing education opportunities while incarcerated have better outcomes when they’re released,” said Saddler. Every incarcerated borrower in the SBPC’s study would be prevented from accessing Pell funds and thus, from participating in most higher ed in prison programs.

Higher Education 279

Higher Education Education Government Continuing Education 279

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

More than ever, we need the support to be able to engage students so that they can come back,” she said.

Development and Fund Raising 246

Development and Fund Raising Higher Education Community College Government 246

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.”

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Continuing Education Community College Higher Education 52

Study and Go Abroad

JANUARY 15, 2025

You need to be open to new ideas, new methods of doing things, and continuing education. Being a great doctor requires not only diagnostic skills but also the ability to think creatively. You will always be learning, even when you obtain a medical degree.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Study Abroad Medical Continuing Education 52

Supporting Student Success

MAY 6, 2021

In creating that website , I recognized my passion for education lies in missed opportunities I saw in my own life. He achieved this with a technical degree and lots of continuing education. The second woman who contributed to my passion for continued education is my Tootie, my “other mother.” Dr. Cali M.K.

Higher Education 130

Higher Education Computers and Informational Technology Education Hospitality 130

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.

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Admissions Administration Management 52

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.

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Federal Government Healthcare Higher Education 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

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.

Continuing Education 92

Continuing Education Research Higher Education Education 92

University Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and edtech company Collegis partnered for this study, which reflects the opinions of 514 employers from different organizations. Executives, supervisors and HR staff still more highly value a traditional degree over non-degree credentials.

Manufacturing 111

Manufacturing Healthcare Professional Development Finance 111

University Business

JANUARY 23, 2024

In a December 2023 report that studied nearly 100 UPCEA members representing institutions focused on online and continuing education, 94% said their institution offers alternative credentials, and 66% said senior leadership has become fundamental to their institutions’ strategic plans.

Professional Development 119

Professional Development Higher Education Continuing Education Education 119

University Business

MARCH 21, 2024

Considering that 90% of respondents to UPCEA’s survey said that revenue generation is a major business goal of continuing education programs, institutions should look to implement systems and processes that support non-traditional programs. Working with businesses looking to hire skilled employees is an essential part of that.

Manufacturing 111

Manufacturing Student Employment Industry Continuing Education 111