Curricular Innovation Articles

Navigating Education and Career Pathways

Published by Acadeum In the rapidly evolving digital era, the demand for new skills and competencies in the workforce has never been higher. As technology continues to advance, the gap between the skills employers need and the qualifications of the workforce is growing. Higher education institutions find themselves at a pivotal juncture. They are tasked with […]
Bridging Skills Gaps for Equitable Economic Mobility

Published by Acadeum In an era in which the rapid pace of technological advancements continuously reshapes the job market, the necessity for upskilling and reskilling cannot be overstated. Recently, we spoke with Earl Buford, president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). Our conversation and this blog explore ways to foster an ecosystem in […]
How Course Sharing Makes a Measurable Impact on Campus

Published by Acadeum The modern-day learner requires flexibility, and institutions are seeking innovative ways to complete pathways, deliver new programs, and offer workforce solutions. Recent statistics highlight the need to stay nimble and responsive for the betterment of higher education and lend insight to what the modern-day learner looks like. According to the Lumina Foundation, 64 […]
Leveraging Federal Grants for Hispanic Student Success: Insights from Hispanic-Serving Institutions

By Salma Reyes, Director, Partner Success Hispanic and Latino students account for about 20% of all enrollment in US colleges and universities, a number that underscores the importance of supporting their educational journeys.With over 550 colleges and universities designated as Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), there’s a concerted effort to provide additional support for these students. Organizations […]
Attracting and Retaining the Modern-Day Learner

Published by Acadeum For years, higher education has heard about the enrollment cliff, and unfortunately, the issue is only getting closer and more pressing.Regional bachelor’s institutions are expected to lose more than 11 percent of their students by 2029.While this percentage varies by region, the Northeastern states are predicted to be hardest hit. There are other […]
Meeting Workforce Demand Through Innovative Partnerships: A Roadmap for the Future

By: Salma Reyes – Regional Manager, Partner Success Published by Acadeum In the evolving landscape of higher education, two-year colleges share many challenges, including nurturing student success while adapting to the unique needs of their geographic settings, funding disparities, offering courses that fit student degree plans, and limited local enrollment pools. An article in the Chronicle […]
How Course Sharing Is a Force Multiplier for Student Success

Published by Acadeum Life is complex for modern-day learners, and the ability of institutions to find pathways that can mold and bend with these learners will be fundamental to ongoing enrollment and retention success. According to Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse, around 40 percent of learners surveyed had considered stopping out due to the need […]
Innovating with Academic Calendars

By: Sandra Via-Ellington, Director, Partner Success J.P. Palmares, Senior Manager, Partner Success Published by Acadeum As the enrollment cliff looms and the demand for more affordable degree programs increases, colleges and universities are faced with the challenge of supporting their traditional students while also expanding their reach to new learner populations. Typically, institutions rely on the […]
Serve the Modern Day Learner with New In-Demand Programs

How to be Nimble and Responsive with the Power of a Network Published by Acadeum For the vast majority of higher education institutions, being responsive to market needs by consistently launching and enhancing programs is cost prohibitive. Launching new programs requires substantial investment in time and resources. EAB reported an example that cost an institution $2.2 […]
Innovative Partnerships to Combat Workforce Shortages

Albertus Magnus College, Quinnipiac University Forge Agreement for Master’s in Social Work By Dr. Marc M. Camille President, Albertus Magnus College New workforce challenges are always on the horizon. Our country and our economy have faced a slew of them over the centuries, from high unemployment to technology replacement and turnover. However, in this day […]
Creating Workforce-Aligned Programs with Professional Certificates

How Acadeum’s Higher Ed Institutions are Using Coursera and Medcerts to Deliver Skills-Based Learning and Enhance Curricula