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The 6 key areas to evaluate when scaling online programs

The current boom in online programs may be the alternative revenue stream colleges need amid declining international enrollment, changes in endowment taxes, and cuts to federal and state funding.

Build-to-last vs. building fast: Avoiding online program pitfalls

Avoiding common online program pitfalls can mean the difference between creating a thriving online program and one that never gains traction.

Why one university connects online learners to a powerful locale

National University's new co-learning hub blends childcare, high-speed WiFi and coffee stations to provide its online adult learners with a space to unwind, focus or both.

Graduate and online enrollment: How to succeed on a tight budget

Graduate and online enrollment teams face constrained budgets even as their work becomes a higher priority for institutions nationwide, according to an EAB survey.

Why accessibility may be the key to future-proofing online education

Improving accessibility for all learners, particularly those with cognitive or physical disabilities, is now a critical priority as higher education undergoes rapid transformation.

Where is the OPM market headed right now?

Since its peak in the second half of 2021 and the first half of 2022, total funding for OPMs has declined 97% up through the first half of 2024, according to Validated Insights.

President’s corner: Enrollment guru Mark Lombardi on the terrific power of social media

As much as social media has revolutionized Maryville University's communications strategy, it's also changed how President Lombardi listens. Plus: his thoughts on the "era of hybrid education" and learning diagnostics.

Know this for next week: Online learning doesn’t stack up in one study

The report's authors noted that this gap may vary—or even be wider—at institutions that do not stress discipline as intensely as West Point. Also: what does this presidential candidate's bid to cut "unnecessary" college degree mean for you?

Report: Adult online learners are money-motivated. Are your programs supporting their career goals?

Ninety percent of online learners are pursuing a credential for career-related reasons, and they're willing to enroll further from where they live to find the right fit, according to a new report from Risepoint.

Despite growth of online tools, these pains jeopardize faculty buy-in

Flooded with emerging technology and without institutional guidance, faculty are burnt out and questioning the sector, a report from WGU Labs found.