Remove Alumni Remove Continuing Education Remove Higher Education
article thumbnail

Colleges Are More Than Just an Education but a Capital Investment into Our Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Inferior campus facilities impact the ability to both recruit and retain students as well as attract the best faculty, and the evidence is apparent across the entire higher education landscape. Now is the time to network, make contacts, reach out to your alumni and area businesses. Dr. Adriel A.

article thumbnail

DEBBIE DAY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Day served as associate vice president for alumni relations. 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.

Alumni 189
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How universities can build new bridges to industry

University Business

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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

University Business

Despite newfound skepticism in higher education, leaders have a well of data to back up their faith in the sector. It’s up to higher education institutions to prove their worth. Students have diverse education needs — and your institutions should offer a range of learning options to meet them.

article thumbnail

Building a Meaningful Microcredential Program

Parchment

And we know that within higher education, there’s always been a great debate of whether or not it’s offered for the purpose of a job or a career that comes at the end. know, attribute that we reinforce throughout a higher education. So it was like pivotal to say, my gosh, what are we doing wrong?

article thumbnail

Oklahoma cooperative extension service: Family and consumer sciences

EAB

Blogs Oklahoma cooperative extension service: Family and consumer sciences January 31, 2023 Gina Peek Associate Dean, Extension Engagement and Continuing Education, Oklahoma State University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.