Young adults aren't as readily pulled toward a degree in higher education as they once were, and colleges need to stay on pace with them if they aren't looking to be left behind.
Dakota State University's recent partnership with the NSA and a $90 million funding boost aims to upgrade the school's longstanding tradition of placing graduates in cybersecurity jobs to forge South Dakota as the next "cyber state" defending national security.
Between 2011 and 2021, the percentage of people aged 25 and older who completed a bachelor's degree or higher increased by 7.5 percentage points from 30.4% to 37.9%, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau. But the tight labor market, combined with the high cost of college and a pandemic-era re-assessment of work, […]
Since the pandemic, colleges and universities have been struggling to alleviate concerns that were only exacerbated due to the pandemic—but they need legislative support.
Declining enrollment is one reason it's more important than ever for institutions to provide the ROI for why today's students should pursue a college degree.
Higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to develop individuals who will improve society with their abilities to think critically and solve complex problems. And while their overarching missions vary, most institutions would agree a key role is to help prepare graduates for professional success by ensuring they have the essential competencies they need to flourish. […]
Heading into a new year, higher education institutions face a growing sense of urgency around college admissions. Application rates are up for many schools, but they come with matching low acceptance rates that often mean students aren't making it to registration day—and overall enrollments continue to fall. Significant obstacles stand between institutions and high enrollments, […]
More flexible learning environments are required to meet the needs of new learner populations who are also looking for alternative models of financial support.
We talk about supply chain visibility as an indispensable component of efficient manufacturing. The same should hold true for efficient higher education and professional development.
