Flexibility and Unbundling in Higher Education
Channel: Destiny Solutions
Date: 2016-03-10

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Non-traditional students expect flexibility from their universities, both inside and outside the classroom. But what does this really mean?

Being flexible means so much more than putting on an evening course or keeping phone banks open on the weekends. Non-traditional students want a personalized and customized higher education experience that’s responsive to their unique needs. 

There is no one-size-fits-all option for non-traditional students: they’ll enroll in the program that meets their career goals and scheduling needs. It is up to colleges and universities to design a college experience that fits the expectations of their students rather than trying to push that educational pathway into pre-defined boxes.

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Key Resources

Three Trends Worth Watching for Continuing Education Leaders (http://evolllution.com/opinions/trends-worth-watching-continuing-education-leaders/): 
In this article for The EvoLLLution, University of Wisconsin Colleges and Extension Chancellor Cathy Sandeen breaks down the three most significant changes in the way students are demanding and consuming higher education, paying special attention to their need for greater flexibility and unbundling. She also shares insights into what continuing education leaders—and institutional leaders more generally—need to do to respond and adapt to these shifts.

Six Types of Credentials Non-Traditional Students Want (http://info.destinysolutions.com/certificates-credentials-guide-6-types-of-credentials-non-traditional-students-want): 
We’re way past the era of the “degree-and-done” student. Today’s learners have a wide range of goals and are looking for a postsecondary option that specifically addresses their needs. This executive guide by Destiny Solutions provides some insights into the types of credentials that are top-of-mind for today’s students.