Today’s learner looks much different from what most consider the “average” college student. While most think of young adults between the ages of eighteen and … Read More ›
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The business world is constantly evolving, and key leadership skills involve keeping up to date with effective methods and holding an attitude for lifelong learning. Extending your … Read More ›
With higher education evolving to meet students’ needs, institutions are looking to reduce their program offerings and focus on offering the most in-demand programs. While the MBA has historically … Read More ›
Networking is a great tool to make new connections and is key to career success. As online education is becoming more popular, with 30 percent of students enrolling in … Read More ›
Have you ever thought about going back to school? It can impact your career, and income just to name a few. Although going back to school can be intimidating, taking … Read More ›
Even in the seventies I saw the higher education system not adjusting appropriately to changing student needs. I was frustrated by how slowly institutions moved because I knew that time is critical for students…
The doctoral journey is a new, and often, daunting experience for students. Much like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, students find themselves in an unknown environment, with people they don’t know, who may seem odd, and are told to proceed in a direction that they’ve never traveled to a place they’ve never been.
Having a learner-centric approach at its core means thinking of others first. Managers want to see a significant return on their training investments, which is understandable. But first, employers must consider the needs and interests of their employees.
Adult learners face a unique set of challenges when deciding to go back to school. They must overcome a vast array of hurdles in higher education, not just in balancing work and family, but in cost considerations, accessibility, and commitments necessary for returning to school.
While student debt is inevitable for most, there are ways to reduce it, both from the student perspective, and from the perspective of the higher education industry. We must do better to support our college students.
