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eCampusnews.com Content Director and host Kevin Hogan continues his conversation with Verlan Stephens, Managing Partner at Agile Education, about the dramatic changes higher education institutions face and how these developments impact their brands and operations.
The pair highlight the significant shift in marketing strategies, particularly the decline of traditional email campaigns and the rise of micro-targeting and digital advertising. Verlin shares valuable insights on how solution providers can adapt their approaches, emphasizing the importance of understanding specific audiences, leveraging engagement data, and crafting tailored messages that resonate deeply with educators.

In this episode, eCampusnews.com Content Director and host Kevin Hogan engages in a comprehensive discussion with Verlan Stephens, Managing Partner at Agile Education, about the state of play of higher education post-pandemic and its implications for solution providers. 
Key Points include the latest enrollment trends and demographics, higher education's cost and perceived value, and how solution providers need to adapt to changing market needs.
This episode sets the stage for a deeper exploration of specific solutions and strategies for navigating the higher education market in the subsequent segment.

Host Kevin Hogan talks with Robert J. Lavigna Senior Fellow – Public Sector for UKG and former Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of HR for the University of Wisconsin—about how universities and colleges can navigate the new world of work. Topics include the demand by employees for workplace flexibility and greater voice; the national demographic trends that are driving the business imperative to focus on DEI&B; and the particulars of today’s intense competition to attract and retain talent in higher education.

The issues facing higher education leaders are various and unrelenting. With the right attitude, the solutions can be likewise. In this episode, we discuss the challenges and innovations in higher education, particularly focusing on workforce training, micro-credentialing, and collaboration with employers to meet industry needs.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, we explore the paradigm shift in education towards micro-credentials, delving into the distinction between the theoretical concepts and practical applications. Despite the growing interest in the concept, data on the practice remains scarce, prompting calls for systematic evidence. We also contemplate the potential reevaluation of traditional degrees, emphasizing the continuous professional development inherent in professions. Be sure to read Douglas’ article “What are microcredentials? And are they worth having?”

Inside the Anthology Report "The Students’ Perspective: Valuable Insights for University Leaders."Host Kevin Hogan talks to Kara Eldersveld, Strategic Consultant, Global Solution Services at Anthology, about the result of their most recent research surrounding the wants and needs of this most current crop of post-pandemic students.