Robert Pearl Starks

With all the conversations about the problems in higher education and the changes that must be made to adapt to the 21^st century economy, it’s easy to lose sight of the large-scale challenges all colleges and universities face.  Here is a list of 5 that must be addressed by all institutions no matter if they are career colleges, private or public institutions:

1. Disruptive Technology

Disruptive technology continues to have a significant impact on institutions.  Examples include adaptive learning platforms that provide detailed, individualized information on student learning preferences and outcomes as well as social media platforms, academic… >>>

During the 2013 Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities Convention and Exposition, Career College Central Editor Kevin Kuzma visited with a number of sector leaders at the magazine's booth space. One interview subject was particularly easy to find -- a recent addition to the Career College Central team, Joe Leonhardt.

In May, Leonhardt joined the editorial staff of Career College Central as Director of New Business Development. A long-time, executive-level leader in higher education and sales management, Leonhardt has built a reputation as a team turn-around specialist, motivator and a developer of aspiring leaders across the country. With more… >>>

In Collaboration with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the OECD report provides an important outsider's perspective, on challenges to America's global standing in postsecondary education outcomes and what lawmakers could and should do to address them. 

The report recommends building on the unique strengths of the American postsecondary system and also makes clear that until decades-old problems of quality, coherence, and transparency are addressed, the United States will not continue to lead the world in postsecondary outcomes. 

Watch this video which provides an overview of the findings of the OECD report

During the 2013 Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities Convention and Exposition, Career College Central Editor Kevin Kuzma visited with a number of sector leaders at the magazine's booth space. Dennis Spisak, president of djSpisak Consulting and Vice Chairman of the Imagine America Foundation Board of Directors, was among them.

Spisak has spoken at numerous national and state meetings in such areas as teaching methodology, transitioning to the digital age in education, faculty development, retention, and student self-image. He was named one of the 25 Most Influential People in the Career College Sector by Career College Central in 2008 and… >>>