Colleges are facing a significant enrollment decline, prompting a shift towards adult learners. Institutions must focus on degree completion, career transitions, and short-cycle credentials aligned with labor market needs. San Diego State University Dean emphasizes online education as a key antidote to this crisis.
Key Points
- Enrollment cliff threatens traditional college models
- Target adult learners for degree completion and career changes
- Emphasize short-cycle credentials and online programs
Implications for Educational Freedom
This trend could enhance educational freedom in higher education by promoting flexible, market-driven online options that empower adult learners to choose programs aligned with their needs, potentially reducing reliance on traditional government-funded institutions.
Source: Higher Ed’s Enrollment Cliff
