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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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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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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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These 10 schools found their footing creating quality alternative credentials

University Business

Among the first objectives in Kansas State’s 2023 strategic plan is to enroll 5,000 to 7,000 alternative credential-seeking learners by 2030 across continuing education courses, micro-credentials and industry training collaboratives.

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Building a Meaningful Microcredential Program

Parchment

Can you help build that volume of alumni that will come work for us, that want to work for us, that want to learn more about our industry, our company. That’s higher education. They conduct research. So that we created industry specific micro credentials and those are curriculum aligned. Can you help us?

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Why higher ed needs to get on board with micro-credentials

University Business

However, similar to how online degrees were perceived two decades ago, some are critical about the quality of non-degree programs, despite a lack of evidence to support a systematic problem,” said Jim Fong, Chief Research Officer at UPCEA. They are more of a supplement than a replacement.

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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?