Illumination by Modern Campus

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...

Adult and non-credit education isn’t something new--Continuing Education has been serving non-traditional learners for decades. But more recently, learners have been knocking on institution’s doors looking for solutions. On this episode, Jessica Moran,  Dean of Instruction for Los Banos Campus, and Off Campus Centers at Merced College talks about getting learners back into the workforce and the cr...

With the rapidly evolving workforce, and shift in learner needs, the traditional model of higher education needs an upgrade. Modern learners expect an experience that is flexible and accessible to meet their needs as they continue their lifelong learning journey. Professional and Continuing Education divisions are the key partner for institutions to execute on this mission.  On this episode, Tanya...

The modern learner wants to be more than just a number to an institution. They want a personalized experience. In the world of Netflix and Amazon, it’s critical for institutions to leverage their digital resources to deliver the experience students expect and to maximize their student enrollment.  On this episode, Enrique Jasso, Associate Director of Texas Health Education Services and Vaughn Shin...

When it comes to serving adult learners, Professional Continuing Education (PCE) is the gateway to getting these learners in the door. To best serve these learners, institutions have to look at their current model to see whether a centralized or decentralized model is best for them.  On this episode, Michelle Fach, Director of Open Learning and Educational Support at the University of Guelph, talk...

For decades, Professional Continuing Education (PCE) divisions have been serving non-traditional audiences. As the majority of learners shift to this demographic, it’s critical for PCE to lead their institution in reshaping their infrastructure to meet the new learner needs. On this episode,  Eric Bullard, Dean of Continuing Education and Extension at UCLA, talks about the key role PCE divisions p...