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Another acknowledgment that colleges are looking to add shorter-form, non-degree pathways that align with a future career. #highered #onlinelearning http://ow.ly/o6Lk50DZxvb

Universities are lending their credibility to outside education providers as they seek help keeping pace with fast-changing technical fields."The tech stack is changing so quickly, (and) these kinds of partnerships give the university a chance to pivot quickly," said Rick Hefner, Program director at Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education. http://ow.ly/5YyF50DxPKG

Enrollment changes, online learning, a return to campus, the future of admissions testing and more... http://ow.ly/RRWL50CZsef #highered #coronavirus

Higher ed will see 79% growth in OPM+ University Partnerships in 2020 according to a report from HolonIQ "The last six months has seen explosive growth in new partnerships between Universities and OPMs, Bootcamps and Pathway Providers. As many Universities make the transition to online learning, we expect to see continued growth and innovation in this segment, led by University demand, differentiation of offerings and new entrants." http://ow.ly/2gtS50CWTA3 #highered #onlinelearning

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released its final report on fall enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes data from most institutions in the country. Higher education lost about 400,000 students this fall. However, "Almost all students who enrolled in the spring stayed enrolled this fall," except those who graduated, said Doug Shapiro, executive director of the research center.... #highered #coronavirus http://ow.ly/PIe250COeoT See more

Congressional education leaders are hopeful about reaching a deal to simplify applying for student aid, a major priority for Lamar Alexander, the chairman of the Senate education committee, who is retiring shortly after the new year. #highered #fafsa http://ow.ly/mRtG50CEHeT

Early data shows enrollment declining among students who previously left college with no credential, but some schools are making inroads. #highered #enrollment http://ow.ly/Vibq50CzoZS

Nearly 90 percent of students plan on re-enrolling at the same college they attended during the fall semester, despite decreased satisfaction with support services and social experiences and heightened concern about finances as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new white paper. #highered #coronavirus http://ow.ly/5dDO50CsfUg

Soaring tuition and crushing student debt have risen faster than inflation for decades. Then came coronavirus, prompting massive college layoffs. The higher ed bubble, we are told, has finally burst. It’s high time for a change. #highered #coronavirus http://ow.ly/N26850ClJts