Meet the Institutions and Post Traditional Students of Tomorrow
Session Abstract
Keeping pace with tomorrow's students means institutions need to adopt new technologies, data processes and OPM strategies to keep learners engaged. We'll explore the shift in learner demographics - who they are, what they want, and how they are motivated, and how this impacts program discipline and management.
Target Audience
Session content is geared toward campus leaders who are strategically planning for the long-term success of their institutions and programs (presidents, chancellors, deans, directors, and other academic thought leaders).
Session Description
Roughly 8.7 million adult learners are enrolled in higher education, and that population is expected to hit 10 million by 2022. This shift in learner demographics is impacting the programs institutions offer, the way they offer them, and the way they manage them.
Brenau University, which enrolls 2,000 adult learners across 5 campus locations and online, is teaming up with Helix Education to discuss the trends they are seeing when it comes to post-traditional learner expectations. Discussion will focus on how demographics are impacting programs, support and accreditation.
From degree completers to career advancers, adult learners are challenged to balance work, life and school. We will explore:
• Enrollment drivers (what students want)
• Digital literacy (how they use technology)
• Learning styles (on-campus and online)
• Academic and career goals (what motivates them)
As institutions try to keep pace with evolving student demographics, they are challenged to deliver meaningful experiences and optimize the cost of graduation. We will explore:
• Differentiation (making your institution stand out)
• Program strength and value/cost ratio (time and money)
• Personalization (tailoring programs and outreach)
• Enterprise OPM approach (using data)
• Cost savings (new program management strategies)