Special Higher Education Edition
Fall, 2005
Making Room for College Learners — Traditional predictions of high school graduates over the next 10 or more years suggested that in 2009 the U.S. would reach a new high level, after which a decline in numbers would begin. Such cycles of rise and fall are not new—a precipitous downward cycle occurred during the 1980s after the baby-boomers had completed their postsecondary education. Estimates had pointed to 2009 as a beginning of the downward cycle of college enrollment. See complete story.
Beyond Business as Usual — Colleges and universities play a major role in achieving this goal. Employee training has become an integral part of the strategic plan for many companies. Employers now look for programs that support employee career advancement while furthering corporate growth. See complete story.
Alumni Matter — Recent research reveals that more and more graduates will turn to their alma mater for further education and guidance. For higher education institutions this means another opportunity to expand their continuing education departments by cementing their relationship with alumni. See complete story.
Are you Ready for Global Expansion? — With online enrollments experiencing a 38 percent growth rate in 2004, Hezel Associates predicts the global online higher education market will exceed $69 billion within the next 10 years. At a time when many U.S. institutions are looking to build a bridge to the international arena and explore new markets for enrollment growth, other countries face a shortage of higher education campuses and student seats. See complete story.
Distance Learning Looks for a Better Way to Assess Quality — For years, industry has used benchmarking as a tool for measuring internal progress and external standing. Distance learning managers, researchers, and “experts,” however, have little understanding of the business growth metrics of distance learning at their own institutions, let alone across higher education institutions in the U.S. See complete story.
Hezel Associates Partners with Compass Knowledge Group — As part of Hezel Associates’ commitment to supporting the success of its clients, we have developed partnerships with companies and organizations that deepen our knowledge and expand our services. See complete story.
Can Higher Education Affect Change in the Classroom? — Hezel Associates recently completed a year-long experimental study involving more than 1200 students in underperforming districts in three states. See complete story.