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4 reasons university and private training partnerships are accelerating

University Business

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.

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How can America Encourage College Dropouts to Complete their Degrees

Edu Alliance Journal

American higher education overall has 39 million people with Some College, No Credential (SCNC) as of July 2020 according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Attendance at educational conferences (51%). Continuing education courses (50%). The Harsh Facts on College Dropouts. Conclusion.

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Teachers as Transformers

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Contributing to higher education’s democratization was the federal government’s mounting role, funding university research and subsidizing attendance through federally-financed grants and loans. As higher education’s importance increased, its mission and responsibilities grew more diffuse.