Standing at the Edge: What the Enrollment Cliff Is Really Telling Us
The higher education enrollment cliff is no longer a distant concern. As the number of traditional college-aged students declines, institutions must rethink how they attract and serve learners. By expanding high-quality online programs, universities can reach working adults, career-focused professionals, and other students who were previously excluded by geography or life circumstances. I was watching […]
What WDI 2026 Told Us About the Future of Workforce Education
The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Conference in New Orleans brought together community colleges, workforce leaders, employers, and policymakers with a shared sense of urgency: the systems that connect education and employment are under scrutiny, and feeling the pressure to evolve. Incremental change is no longer enough. From formal sessions to hallway networking, a consistent message […]