Illumination by Modern Campus

Don Tracy, the Director of Corporate and Community Education at Austin Community College, joined host Amrit Ahluwalia on episode 30 of Illumination , recorded live at the NCCET conference in Austin, Texas, to talk about the prison education system in the United States, and American community colleges.   Inmates are coming out better prepared to rejoin society thanks to ACC’s partnership with local...

Students returning to school to up-skill or re-skill can take what they’ve already learned in the workforce and apply it to furthering their education. At the same time, businesses can partner with schools to develop programs with the right faculty to give students the best education possible. Mark Koulianos, Executive Director of Corporate Training and Professional Education at the University of...

Just as startup companies are fighting for our attention and dollars by constantly innovating and adapting, so too must higher education. Competition and creative “borrowing” of ideas drives innovation and produces better outcomes for students.  On the latest episode of the Illumination Podcast, The EvoLLLution's Editor-in-Chief, Amrit Ahluwalia, sits down with  Frank Cappadocia, the inaugura...

Postsecondary institutions are no longer exclusively marketing themselves towards teenagers fresh out of high school. They’re realizing that there are thousands of potential students who have already been working for years, and who want to further develop their skills, or re-tool themselves to switch careers.  On the latest episode of the Illumination Podcast , The EvoLLLution’s Editor-in-Chief, A...

On this episode, Karen Pedersen, Dean of Global Campus at Kansas State University talks about the evolution of online and professional education, and emerging trends higher education can expect to see as we head into a new normal. 

In this episode we're joined by Joe Sallustio, incoming Senior Vice President for Lindenwood Global at Lindenwood University and co-founder and host of The EdUp Experience podcast. Joe chats about the process of launching a new division within a historic institution, and reflects on how higher education leaders can innovate from inside the sometimes static walls of a postsecondary institution...

In this episode, Erika Warning-Meyer, Vice President of Enrollment and Student Affairs at Nicolet College, talks about the key role Student Affairs plays within the institution and how to create an environment around lifelong learning. 

The workforce is looking to fill its talent pipeline. Modern learners are looking for fast and efficient ways to upskill and reskill to stay relevant in the job market.  On this episode, with Steve Pratt, Head of Engineering at Cytiva Vancouver, talks about the employer perspective on the current labor market and how to create a lifelong learning ecosystem fit for the modern learner.  

Increasing access to baccalaureate degree attainment is a new mission of higher education, and it’s gaining traction across the country.  On this episode, Angela Kersenbrock, President of The Community College Baccalaureate Association, talks about the value of baccalaureate degrees in the community college and how to create access to these degrees to drive socioeconomic mobility.  

The traditional ways of attracting and enrolling students have been slowly evolving overtime…and then, the pandemic hit.  On this episode, Kasey Urquidez, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Undergraduate Admission at University of Arizona, talks about new approaches to enrollment management that meet the demands and expectations of modern learners. 

With the increasing need to fill the skill gaps in the industry, higher education is starting to see a transformation toward more non-credit programming. On this episode, Sasha Thackberry, Associate Vice Chancellor of Learning Experience Design Innovation at National University, talks about destigmatizing Continuing Education to create a more collaborative institution, and future trends CE leaders...

Though we adapted well to the COVID-19 pandemic, the obstacles it created for learner access and success created slow trends around learner enrollment and explorations of new options to meet learner needs.  On this episode, a panel of presidents across the higher ed space share their insights on the next normal and how institutions can build a strategy to drive success and growth. 

Alternative credentialing has been a part of higher education for decades, and they’re picking up speed as modern learners demand more short-term, flexible options from their institutions.  On this episode, Mark Leuba, Vice President for Product Management at IMS Global Learning Consortium, talks about the current state of credentialing and how to drive student success with innovation.

More lifelong learners are looking to the institution for accessible, flexible programming and services that suit their lifestyles, and institution have the resources right in front of them.  On this episode, Anton Reece, President of West Kentucky Community and Technical College, talks about the impact of Student Affairs and Continuing Education divisions have on student retention, and how to bri...

In today’s consumer world, students expect institutions to deliver a similar seamless, personalized experience to that of Amazon. This means delivering the right content at the right time.  On this episode, Eric Hazen, Web Marketing Manager at Ferris State University, talks about the digital experience modern learners expect and how to launch and scale personalization to drive revenue and enrollme...

In the past few years, higher ed administration, faculty and learners have been faced with an overwhelming amount of disruption that has thrown them into an environment where everything seems to be in overdrive. But as everyone keeps going–there hasn’t been a moment for everyone to stop and think of a solution.  On this episode, Beth Romanski, Director of Professional and Continuing Education at M...

Microcredentials are the hottest topic in higher education, and institutions need to launch and scale them strategically.  On this episode, Kristine Collins, Assistant Dean of Academic Programs in the School of Continuing Studies at University of Toronto, talks about microcredentials and how to leverage CE division’s expertise to launch and scale them successfully.

The modern learner demands short-term, flexible programming and Workforce Development divisions are the leading drivers of this new way of education.  On this episode, Nicole Cobb, Dean of Workforce Solutions at Jefferson Community and Technical College, talks about the significance of workforce development and how to create a seamless collaboration across the institution. 

There’s a phenomenon already occurring around adult learners customizing their own educational pathways and higher education needs to act fast.  This episode features  Aaron Brower, Executive Director of Extended Campus and Senior Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, University of Wisconsin System and Ryan Specht-Boardman, Program Manager of the UW Flexible Option at University of Wiscons...

As higher education is facing an enrollment cliff and demographics are shifting, it’s time to revamp the student experience. Personalization is what modern learners demand in this Amazon world and is key for institutions to survive and thrive in this new environment.  On this episode, Vincent Del Casino, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at San Jose State University, talks abou...

For decades, higher education has been marketing to a traditional student demographic using the same marketing tactics. However, the learner demographic has shifted and technology has changed the way prospective students expect to receive information.   On this episode, Jon Hinderliter, Director of Marketing and Communications of University College at Washington University St. Louis, talks about a...

Through 2020 and into 2021, the traditional higher education space lost significant numbers of student enrollments. It’s critical for colleges and universities to find ways to get these students back.  On this episode, Van Ton-Quinlivan, Chief Executive Officer at Futuro Health and Executive Vice Chancellor Emeritus of Workforce and Digital Futures with California Community Colleges, talks about c...

Higher education is known to move slowly and stay within the comfort of traditional models and processes. But structures need to be improved to stay viable in its ever-changing environment.  On this episode, Sanjit Sethi, President at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, talks about the core fallacies shaping the higher education space and how we can create a more accessible future. 

As the role of Workforce Development is rapidly evolving to the pace of labour market demands, higher education needs to change. Community colleges are the leading drivers of this change.  On this episode, Michael Baston, President at Rockland Community College, talks about the evolving role of community colleges and democratizing Workforce Development to help drive socioeconomic growth.

Continuing Education is known to be innovative, responsive and adaptive when it comes to developing and delivering programming—and customer service—for their learners. This is a skill that everyone should adopt.   On this episode, Nicole Westrick, Associate Vice Provost at Temple University talks about the state of Continuing Education and how to adapt a more centralized approach to create more ac...