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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. The post Despite high interest, continuing education programs are sputtering appeared first on University Business.

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

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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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Marketing your university or college’s continuing education programs

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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?

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Oakton Community College Renamed to Oakton College, Plans to Remain a Community College

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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.

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Are institutions leveraging their alumni to their full potential? Here’s how they can

University Business

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.

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts to end degree programs - Laura Spitalniak, Higher Ed Dive

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PAFA’s board of trustees unanimously voted to end the programs Tuesday after attempts to find an academic partner proved unsuccessful, it announced Wednesday. will continue to offer its certificate and continuing education programs.

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How schools can streamline their alternative credentials programs

University Business

Institutional leaders should be sure that alternative credential programs are a priority, which can ensure that the programs are given sufficient resources to improve. Working with businesses looking to hire skilled employees is an essential part of that.