Elements of Evolving Business Models of Higher Education

Timezone : US/Mountain
Date : March 9, 2023 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location : Virtual
Meeting Type : Summit

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.