An Overview of Higher Education Industry

Higher Education Industry Primer

A word of caution. When it comes to understanding the inner workings of a college or university, having attended one yourself may not count for much of a proper education. The world of US Higher Education is complex and different from the private business sector in a number of ways: planning cycles are long, decision-making is slow, and the incentives of academia are truly unique.

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In this primer, we will cover the ins and outs of the Higher Ed landscape. While this Primer is geared toward the US system, many of the concepts and themes will be relevant to Higher Ed worldwide. Topics include: the different types of institutions, common organizational structures, the key activities required to deliver a university’s teaching and research objectives, the sources and uses of funding, important technology systems, and the major trends to expect.

Course: 8 Chapters

Est. time: 45 mins

What's Covered In This Primer?

Introduction

Landscape of Institutions

Accreditation & Rankings

Organization

Teaching & Research

Technology

Economics

Trends

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Chapter 1 Breakdown

Understanding Higher Education

Chapter 2 Breakdown

What are the different types of Higher Ed institutions?

Chapter 3 Breakdown

How are institutions and programs evaluated?

Chapter 4 Breakdown

Understanding the organization of a Higher Ed

Chapter 5 Breakdown

What does it take to deliver on both the teaching and research objectives?

Chapter 6 Breakdown

What are the key technology systems used in Higher Ed?

Chapter 7 Breakdown

What are the common sources and uses of university funds?

Chapter 8 Breakdown

What changes are coming to Higher Ed in the coming years?

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Higher Education Industry Trends

Declining student enrollment

Declining student enrollment, in part due to skepticism about degree value, results in financial pressure especially on less prestigious institutions.

Focus on workforce preparedness

Shift towards practical programs (nursing, accounting, engineering), micro-credentials and certificates in work-related skills.

Changes in location and delivery

Increase in online and hybrid instruction expands student markets and flexible learning, but also leads to complexity in serving hybrid experiences and reduced utilization of campus facilities.

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- Consultant

I found the course to be highly beneficial and would recommend it as a way to further enhance the learning experience for future students.

- Management Consultant

The course provided the foundation of the higher ed structure in very simple terms. It was easy to understand to folks who are not familiar and served as a refresher to folks who are familiar.

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