The growing awareness in higher education of the $6.6 billion in stranded credits has brought to light related issues of enrollment, debt, and administrative processes and policies. The attention highlights a similar situation, what some have called “some college, no degree.” While stranded credits describes the situation of students with unpaid balances and transcript holds that have […]
Background Through a hands-on, student-based approach, Winthrop University helps learners develop the knowledge and values they need to enrich their lives and prepare for the future. With a devotion to ensuring all students feel connected to the university community, Winthrop is incredibly aware of each learner’s experience. They’re ranked sixth by U.S. News & World Report among public universities […]
Higher ed must do more to support undergraduates in upward transfer, especially private four-year institutions that are sometimes overlooked by community college students.
Effectively blending online and face-to-face instruction can enhance the quality of degrees for all types of learners while decreasing the cost of attendance.
The COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point for higher ed, and universities felt it right away. After all, they had to complete an enormous task quickly — moving their courses online overnight. This experience pulled back the curtain on how complex well-designed online courses can be. It also motivated many universities to seek outside help […]
Applying to college may never be as easy as requesting a Lyft. But with Student Journey, we’re helping universities offer the self-guided admissions experience that learners prefer. Corey Miller, our Vice President of Customer Marketing, shares how focusing on the learner experience can deliver a substantial ROI for your institution. Digital life has totally changed people’s […]