The Language and Culture of Higher Learning

What does an aspiring academic administrator need to know in order to work and navigate within an academic enterprise?  What terminology, standards, roles, and structures govern and guide the contemporary university?  This course provides an understanding of  definitions, roles and titles, processes, and organizational governance models needed to be conversant and adept in navigating within the academic ecosystem. 

Next Offering: 08/02/2021

Registration Opens: 06/02/2021

The Entrepreneurial Imperative 

How are new opportunities identified and implemented? How do professional, continuing, and online professionals succeed in a competitive and ever changing environment? More than any other academic unit, the professional, continuing, and online enterprise is responsive, agile, risk-taking, and innovative -- all qualities of entrepreneurs, but within the realities and constraints of complex institutions. This course will explore how to navigate and innovate within a dynamic environment

Next Offering: 08/02/2021

Registration Opens: 06/02/2021

Markets, Marketing, and Managing the Cycle from Prospects to Learners 

How are new and changing markets identified? How are programs -- in both content and format - developed to meet the needs of learners?  How can data analysis help shape ongoing understanding of markets?  This course will explore the processes and operations that convert markets into enrollments.  

Next Offering: 09/06/2021

Registration Opens: 06/02/2021

Program Planning and Oversight in Professional, Continuing, and Online Education

How do those in professional, continuing, and online education create their program portfolio?  How are resources marshalled and managed?  This course explores how an often unique mix of programs can be designed, developed, and delivered -- on-campus, on-site, and online. 

Next Offering: 09/06/2021

Registration Opens: 06/02/2021