Elements of Evolving Business Models of Higher Education
WCET’s Virtual Summits are a deep dive into digital learning topics impacting postsecondary education. The 2023 Virtual Summit on March 9 covered an array of topics affecting the business of higher education. The interactive, member-only, half-day Summit occurred online, and sessions were recorded.
Expert speakers, digital learning practitioners, and higher education leaders discussed:
- Shifting demand for course delivery.
- Forecasting enrollments, programs, and modalities.
- Faculty, staff, and student retention.
- Disruptive models and practices that impact institutions and create opportunities for learners.
- Funding models for online courses.
- Strategic budgeting and planning.
- And many more topics related to digital learning.
Schedule at-a-glance
*All times are listed in Mountain Time.*
| Opening Keynote | Demand (1D) | Supply (2S) | Forecasting & Planning (3FP) | Services (4Se) | Disruption (5Di) | Closing |
| 9:30-10:00 a.m. | 10:05 – 10:45 a.m. | 10:50 – 11:30 a.m. | 11:35 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | 12:20 – 1:00 p.m. | 1:05 – 1:45 p.m. | 1:50 – 2:00 p.m. |
| A sampling of some of the key topics to be discussed by higher education leaders: | ||||||
| Equity. | Student Retention. | Culture and Mission. | Accessibility. | Regulatory, including OPMs. | ||
| Student demand for modalities, F2F, Hyflex, Online. | Upskilling/reskilling programs. | Forecasting enrollment. | Student services- advising, tutoring. | Lower cost options for GE transfer credit. | ||
| Faculty preferences. | Changing demographics and demands of learners. | Recruitment and retention of staff. | Online behavioral health. | Economic and social-political forces. | ||
| Demand for certificates, badges, microcredentials. | Workforce partnership. | Strategic budgeting and strategic planning. | 24-7 Support and resources. Tech readiness and support. | Career readiness/services, including internships. | ||
If you are a WCET member and would like to access Summit recordings, please email knawrocki@wiche.edu.
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