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

University Business

Partnership between industry The delta between what industry expects from degree-wielding job applicants and what schools deliver is still vast. “That’s two things they know best: Their school and their industry.” Just ask Boise State University and Furman University (S.C.) about their recent successes.

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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lemheney, vice president and executive director of Muhlenberg’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education. “We We hope to attract a mix of professionals that will create conversations across industry sectors examining issues of equity and inclusion in their workplaces and communities,” said Lemheney. As the U.S.

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How schools can streamline their alternative credentials programs

University Business

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.

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Here are 3 ways the international student landscape is changing

University Business

higher education fights to keep its revenue afloat, recruitment strategies used by other countries to attract their own robust cohorts of international students pose a challenge. “Degree-based education is expensive. International student enrollment in the U.S. As the U.S. ” Cons to attending the U.S.

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Embracing skills-based learning is the key to restoring public trust in higher education

University Business

It’s up to higher education institutions to prove their worth. By demonstrating the continued value of a degree—and offering diverse, innovative learning options for students—schools can help restore public trust in higher education. Even those with a degree are questioning its value.

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

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

The need for collaboration in higher education — particularly between universities and employers — continues to grow. Carefully managed partnerships benefit everyone involved, and they can help shape the future of countless industries in a rapidly changing world. Why Should Universities and Employers Form Partnerships?