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Returning to the Academy: Questions, Considerations and Concerns

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Returning to graduate school after a lengthy absence can be a major life decision; at least it was for me, in terms of relocation, job shifts, schedule management, reorganization of priorities and financial redistribution. Having been out of school for five years, it was going to be a huge adjustment for our family and commitment beyond imagination. What was I thinking? As life should have it, I am not a spring chicken any more and in order to stay ‘up…


2013/05/21 / 2 Comments / Read More

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Percentage of colleges in America that award credits for military or career experience, according to the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.


“The idea that it’s going to replace or render unnecessary classroom instruction is nonsense and I think foolish.”
~ WILLIAM THOMAS, history department chairman at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, told the Journal Star that Massive Open Online Courses do not provide the academic rigor that face-to-face classes are known for.


“Going back to school as an adult learner after 30 years, I felt out of place and lacked confidence in my skills.”
~ CAROL MULTACK, president and chief executive officer of A Legacy For Learning, told Northern Illinois University Today that she felt overwhelmed returning to school as a non-traditional student, and felt compelled to help out other non-traditional students by developing a scholarship for veterans.

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Work-Based Learning and Continuing Education: Connecting the K-12 Classroom to Real Life

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The next generation must be ready to transition into the workplace or their jobs will go to someone else — in many cases, someone well-trained and in…

2013/05/20 / 6 Comments / Read More

AUDIO | Lifelong Learning Critical to Weathering Coming Workforce Skills Crisis

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The following interview is with Bonnie Patterson, president and CEO of the Council of Ontario Universities. In a recent editorial, Patterson discussed the importance of viewing education…

2013/05/20 / 4 Comments / Read More

Employer Lifelong Learning Programs Help Students Succeed

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Working for Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has its advantages. I began working for the company in 1999 as a cart pusher and worked my way through every department in the store as an hourly employee on my way to becoming an assistant store manager. The only jobs I have…

2013/05/21 / 2 Comments / Read More
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