EDCOR NEWSLETTER
Navigating the Changing Landscape of Higher Ed
Ever since the start of the pandemic, the field of education saw a drastic and overnight shift to online education. All learning institutions, including traditional schools, adopted this shift and followed the learning curve that came with digitalization. The pandemic is long over, however, the conveniences it bestowed upon learners and educators still prevail. The educational landscape has become progressively digitalized and technology is an integral part of every classroom. Digital tools and resources have offered educators newer ways to engage students leading to superior learning experiences. There has been a major shift towards personalized learning; providing learners with the autonomy and flexibility to learn in ways that suit them best. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on social-emotional learning, as educators recognize the importance of supporting students’ emotional well-being and social development to foster academic success. Other trends include a focus on equity and inclusion, the integration of real-world experiences into the curriculum, and an increased emphasis on interdisciplinary learning.
Working adult learners are emerging as a dominant population and there is a significant shift toward short-term and online education for this population given that they juggle work-life and family life alongside their educational pursuits. As education continues to evolve, it is imperative for organizations to stay up-to-date on these trends and continue to adapt their practices to best serve their workforce. With this post, I intend to bring our corporate readers closer to the realities of the shifting landscape of Higher Ed and how to navigate the changes with adaptations to Tuition Assistance policies.
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CEO’S CORNER
Much like you, I am caught by surprise when I realize we’re in the last month of 2023 but this also makes me reminisce about our accomplishments during the year. We introduced some high-value offerings to our Tuition Assistance service line this year.
- First, we reintroduced our Debt-free Degree Program redesigning it to include short-term courses to make it holistic
- Second, Edcor in partnership with Pearson Accelerated Pathways introduced credit-earning and stackable Graduate certificates
- Lastly, we crafted Edcor’s Critical Pathways Program that caters to the workforce development needs of organizations
Not lagging, our Freedom Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Scholarship Administration services line saw exponential growth owing to the cutting-edge technology, tracking, metrics, and reports, and above all the hand-holding and customer service that we provide to the end users.
I take this opportunity to thank everyone for believing in us and for another wonderful year of hard work and meaningful collaborations. Wish you and yours the best of all that the Holiday season has to offer.
Let’s future together!
Adrienne L. Way, Edcor Owner, President, and CEO
INDUSTRY ARTICLES
Read these articles to see how Edcor partner schools are leading the way in higher education with innovative programs and ideas.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
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SCHOOL NETWORK UPDATES
Edcor partner schools respond to the needs of client employees with new course offerings and programs. Read about the steps these schools are taking to serve their students.
- Explore the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program from CityU Seattle
- Enroll for Spring Term – Earn a Tuition Discount at Claremont Lincoln University
- USC Gould launches two innovative online certificate programs
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Finance at Purdue Global
- Turn Resolutions into Reality by Advancing Your IT Career from CIAT
- Tiffin University to Offer Enhanced Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Option
- Education to Advance Your Career from UMass Global
- Etown’s Trauma-Informed Practice Graduate Program Supports those who need it
- SLU Partners With Jesuit Worldwide Learning to Provide a Bachelor’s Degree for Refugees
