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3 higher ed program design strategies to serve career changers and advancers
In our most recent survey of 2,000-plus adult learners, 54% of respondents said they want to further their education to “advance in [their] career” or “change careers.” Especially as prospective adult learners reevaluate their professional, financial, and personal circumstances during and in the wake of COVID-19, institutions should pay careful attention to how they can update their programs to appeal to students seeking a career shift.
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Want to create flexible experiential learning opportunities for online students? Here's how.
One way for enrollment leaders to set online programs apart is through well-designed experiential learning components. Use these three tactics to create flexible experiential learning opportunities in your online programs.
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How to structure your professional and adult education team to drive revenue
Here are three recommendations for strong organizational design that will help you drive revenue.
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Turn your non-university competitors into your collaborators
Learn how to use alternative providers to bolster enrollment, increase program flexibility, and reduce student costs in your own offerings.
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How to improve online student retention (Yes, it can be done)
As demand for online courses grows, so does pressure to increase retention rates.
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2 ways to address adult learners’ concerns about program flexibility
How can you show prospective graduate, online, professional, and adult degree completion students that your program is flexible and committed to their success? Here are two strategies you can use.
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How to stand out in a crowded adult education market
One of the biggest concerns that leaders of graduate, online, and adult degree completion programs face is how to make my program stand out among other institutions. Read our blog to learn how how to differentiate your program by highlighting your strengths and personalizing marketing messages.
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6 things missing from your adult and graduate program websites
Here are a few strategies your team can use to ensure your academic program webpage makes a good first impression—and encourages prospective students to apply and enroll.
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Mistakes you might be making when marketing online programs
Here are a few of the mistakes your institution may be making when marketing to and recruiting online learners, and how to address them.
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