Since 2012 there have been more college closures in the United States than in the previous 40 years combined. Almost 600 schools have disappeared, the vast majority of them private institutions.
The issue of stranded credits—or course credits a student has accumulated but not paid for—is impacting every sector of higher education. It is estimated that stranded credits affect some 6.6 million students and total $15 billion in unpaid balances, creating challenges for both students and institutions. While addressing stranded credits is a significant opportunity to […]
Improving the student accounts process sounds about as sexy as a root canal, which is part of why so many institutions have avoided upgrading processes that could earn thousands or even millions in lost revenue.
Investing in online education will allow universities to reach a larger audience and potentially offset some of the costs associated with traditional higher education.
Here's the big question: What's the most effective way to build a stronger sense of belonging and community to help more students persist on their journey to a degree?
