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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.

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Here’s how social media can build community for online and professional education

University Business

Before discussing strategies to make the most of social media, its important to understand what adult learners look for in continuing education. These learners often focus on gaining industry knowledge and expanding their professional networks. A great way to encourage organic engagement is through faculty thought leadership.

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A fortune in the short-term: Is it time for CE programs to explode?

University Business

The University of North Florida is bucking declining college enrollment trends in higher education, and John Kantner, University of North Florida senior associate provost of faculty and research, credits some of this growth to its focus on continuing education (CE) programs.

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Building a Meaningful Microcredential Program

Parchment

We are 27 years young, but in that time we’ve done our best to really be aware of what employers are saying and what employers are looking for from students coming out of higher education. And our faculty are engaged in looking at that reflective piece. Because number one, faculty do need to own the curriculum.

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This president has leveraged her city’s tech boom to embrace an AI-centric future

University Business

Now, as artificial intelligence begins to revolutionize the workforce and as Miami becomes the fastest-growing tech hub for venture capital investments post-pandemic, Pumariega’s school is well poised for a new era of student career success and faculty innovation. “President Pumariega spoke to us and said, ‘Think big.’

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CPL for Incremental & Non-Credit Credentials

Parchment

So there’s a real paradigm shift among institutional staff, faculty. So trying to really even linguistically continue to erode the artificial distinction between credit and non credit. to then continue after this short term non-credit program into a credit bearing certificate or degree program. There’s policies.

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Microcredentials confuse employers, colleges and learners

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“With the economy shifting … we need workforce education training faster and better,” said James Fong, chief research officer at the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). “They want to be able to say what skills are important … Faculty can’t drive everything.”