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Nearly 90% of staff report major barriers between traditional and emerging academic programs

University Business

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.

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College professors face the highest exposure to AI tools, study finds

University Business

The authors—Ed Felten, Manav Raj and Robert Seamans—specified that their definition of “exposure” does not delve into the specific effects of AI on an occupation, which leaves the question of whether these jobs will be augmented—or, as you may fear, substituted—undefined. Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 10.

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A Framework for Non-Degree Credential Quality

Parchment

And then the other aspect of outcomes, of course, is outcomes of value in terms of employment and earnings or continued education or, you know, better skill in the workplace. Michelle (10:02.786) Well, I mean, think when we look around, I think there’s definitely a lot of interest in building those bridges.

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Building a Meaningful Microcredential Program

Parchment

Kristen Vanselow (33:53.48) Well, the only thing I’ll share with you is that we’re employing the same model when it comes to continuing education and workforce and professional development. And then there’s even others outside of higher education, of course, that are badging things and badging those opportunities.

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How MOOCs helped a centuries-old institution change its ways

Teaching Matters Online Learning

The University of Edinburgh has been delivering extra-mural and continuing education since the 1960s and we will be using our more recent experiences with MOOCs and online teaching to expand and improve that offering. Definitely! Can a centuries-old university change its ways?

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The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 154 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Matt Frank

The Change Leader, Inc.

Matt Frank 02:25 By accident, definitely. First off, let’s start with a few definitions. The instant gratification portion of it is definitely there. For Millennials, Gen Z, and the generation after that Alphas, it will become an increasing part of their education experience. Drumm McNaughton 02:17 My pleasure.

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Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Drumm McNaughton 14:33 Definitely. The governor of Florida has directed his attorney general to file a lawsuit against the Department of Education on changing accreditors. Brit Kirwan 18:23 You and I both do continuing education for governing boards. Drumm McNaughton 23:24 Oh, most definitely.