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Is a 4-Year College Degree Still Necessary?

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Public sentiment about higher education altered considerably over the past decade. More Americans are questioning the value of a 4-year degree. And I have to confess that even I—someone who has spent my career enmeshed in higher education—have come to understand and, to some extent, share their perspective. It wasn’t long ago that I felt differently.

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How Colleges Can Ease the Transition Away from OPMs

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If you’ve been following the latest in higher education news, you’ve likely seen article after article after article suggesting that OPMs (Online Program Managers) are in decline. Once lauded as an excellent solution for undercapitalized initiatives in the online learning space, OPMs—which bundle services as part of a comprehensive revenue-sharing program—are no longer producing the desired outcomes.

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Summer Sessions Are Integral to Student Success in Higher Education

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Summer isn’t what it used to be for higher education institutions and their students. Gone are the days when there was a clear divide between the academic year and summer. Today, colleges and universities everywhere increasingly embrace the concept of a holistic year , and summer sessions have become an essential component of both standard and alternative educational pathways.

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Summer Programming in Higher Ed: A Roadmap for Success

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While there was once a clear divide between the academic year and summer, that’s simply no longer the case in higher education. As colleges and universities embrace the concept of a holistic year, summer programming is a vital component of their offerings. A school’s approach to strategic planning can elevate summer programming to greater importance, leading to increased stakeholder buy-in and, ultimately, more resources.

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The Internship/Apprenticeship Model Benefits Everyone in Higher Ed

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Note: This piece is part four of a multi-part blog series on alternative pathways in higher education. If you haven’t already read the first three pieces, you can find them here: Alternative Pathways in Higher Ed: Setting the Stage PLAs: How Many Credits Do You Get for Living? The Gig Economy is Here to Stay – What Does That Mean for Higher Ed?

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AI Is Here to Stay—Is Higher Education Ready for It?

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This blog post is the first in a series about AI and its impact on higher education. For future posts, I’ll speak with higher education leaders, corporate executives, and marketing professionals to get their expert insights and predictions. Having attended several higher education conferences in the past few months, I can tell you that one topic emerged over and over (and over) in sessions and discussions: artificial intelligence (AI).

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Online Program Management (OPM) vs. Unbundled Services: Which Solution Delivers the Most Value?

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When colleges and universities looked for third-party solutions for online program development, marketing, and enrollment initiatives, there used to only be one option. And it was an all in, take it or leave it approach. For a number of reasons, institutions can now choose from multiple solutions in addition to online program management firms. One option is still to invest in an OPM (Online Program Manager) that bundles services as part of a comprehensive revenue sharing program.

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