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Despite high interest, continuing education programs are sputtering

University Business

Professional continuing education looked particularly enticing to colleges and universities in the wake of the pandemic and the staggering enrollment numbers that followed. The problems may also seem to be worsening. Moreover, 47% of the respondents themselves did not know PCO unit enrollment numbers when asked.

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San Diego Community College District Chancellor Steps Down to Care of Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) Chancellor Dr. Carlos Cortez has resigned from his post, citing that he will be caring for his parents, who are experiencing health issues. My time at the district, both as President of the College of Continuing Education and as District Chancellor, have been the highlight of my career thus far.”

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4 reasons university and private training partnerships are accelerating

University Business

The distance between private training providers and public universities and colleges has narrowed significantly in the last three years. Thanks to a boom in partnerships, online career-focused training is getting closer to being embedded within college curricula rather than existing as its own separate credential and certificate program.

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3 Key Themes at the CFES Brilliant Pathways Conference

MindMax

Leaders in education, business, government, and philanthropy (plus 100 students!) gathered to discuss opportunities for enhancing college and career readiness during a period of accelerating change. MindMax shares this focus on creating pathways , in the context of continuing education and higher ed.

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Microcredentials confuse employers, colleges and learners

Inside Higher Ed

And colleges struggle to deliver what employers want. “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). But there is good news, too.

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

University Business

Colleges and universities are seeking to expand their horizons by embracing innovative new ways to reach students and generate revenue. Consequently, professional and continuing education (PCE) units are a ripe sector to explore. Nearly a third of all respondents said they have no technologies in common (34%).

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How schools can streamline their alternative credentials programs

University Business

At a time when many students, especially older students, are questioning the ROI of a college education, alternative credentials are an easy way to align educational offerings with available jobs in the community. It also provides a reoccurring revenue stream for the college. it could also be customized for any location.

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