Pursuing #HigherEd is about more than just career success. Growing trends among today’s learners reveal that sharper cognitive skills, better health, a heart for community, active civic engagement, and even more family time are known pros! bit.ly/460ewNt

In MN 10/26? Please join me for breakfast to learn about the work of the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT). As the world's largest program of its kind, CVT helps torture survivors reclaim their lives and dignity so that they can rebuild their lives.

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We are pleased to join with Capella University in honoring Dr. Dick Senese as he retires from his role as President. We will recognize his work with Capella and with us (as our Treasurer) at the Leadership Institute in October. Join us in New Haven: lgbtqleaders.net/professional-d…

Innovative #HigherEd models are redefining affordability and value for students. Appreciated this read from Scott Pulsipher in Deseret News on challenging the status quo, prioritizing transparency and upgrading real value for the next generation of #learners .

Excited to be joining LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education at their upcoming #Leadership Institute next month! Looking forward to coming together with colleagues to advance the visibility of #LGBTQ leaders in #HigherEd across the nation. Sign up to join us Oct 18-20 here: bit.ly/3r2IqlD

It's encouraging to see #HigherEd institutions to join Capella University in adopting strategies to create community to allow students to stay connected and participate in a community while pursuing their online education. #Accessibility #Community insidehighered.com/news/student-s…

Diversity discussions are paramount, and institutions must work to break down barriers and ensure rich, fair experiences for all. highereddive.com/news/dei-diver… #DEI

Great points from Joe Schaefer on how #HigherEd can embrace flexibility, blending traditional and alternative paths to connect and support learners as they reach their education goals.

To support the need for nurse practitioners, I'm excited to announce Capella University’s partnership with Optum, a collaboration that will pair Capella’s educational capabilities and Optum’s clinical expertise and sites of care. capella.edu/online-degrees…

As #AI revolutionizes our world, #HigherEd must adapt to ensure our learners thrive in this digitally-driven age. Integrating responsible AI-related skills in curriculums can help empower students and prepare them for a new #FutureOfWork : bit.ly/43JENOL A. Benjamin Spencer

The promise in #microcredentials lie in their ability to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving information economy. #HigherEd institutions can help by identifying valuable credentials for learners and establishing reliable tracking systems. bit.ly/44LHzUS

Embracing generative AI in educational institutions prepares students for a future where it plays a central role in their workplace and opens doors for confident, adaptable employees in uncharted territories. #SponsoredContent Grammarly
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87% of workers believing that employers should invest in their continued #education . The annual Strategic Education #WorkforceDevelopment survey reveals more about how workplace learning is helping to drive
employee happiness & #retention efforts across the US. businesswire.com/news/home/2023…

Workforce Edge is pleased to be a part of Hormel Foods’ longstanding commitment to education, empowering their dedicated team members in the US with access to degree programs and helping to boost #CareerMobility . tinyurl.com/2fz2ze7m

At a time when continuous #upskilling is essential for career advancement, Strategic Education's Great Retention survey highlights the connection between #education benefits & employee retention. More on the impact of educational support on employee loyalty: tinyurl.com/42thtvvj

The insights and experiences of Charlyn Hilliman on #DEI in college campuses are impactful and offer a needed perspective. Her interview with GoodCourse -- Micro-Learning provides excellent insight into pairing DEI initiatives with strategic solutions. goodcourse.co/the-interview/… #HigherEd

As I approach my retirement, I'm honored to have spent the last few years as president at Capella University. I'm confident our future learners, faculty, & staff will be in great hands with Constance St.Germain, a visionary leader who will continue to move our university forward. #CapellaProud

As #Pride month concludes, my new op-ed with Times Higher Education details the importance of bringing LGBTQ+ people together through online learning, celebrating our #Pride communities and faculty, and catering our curriculums to better represent our learners. timeshighereducation.com/campus/pride-h…