IgnitED: A Vision for the Future
In this edition of IgnitED, we look at WGU’s 2023 Annual Report and the story it tells of the past year and the vision for the future; read about the changing educational landscape and how higher ed needs to align educational achievements with the dynamic needs of the modern workforce; and Scott Pulsipher, WGU president, shares practices that leaders can use to help their employees thrive.
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Annual Report
Our Annual Report tells the story of our progress in 2023 and our vision for the future through data, the experiences of our students, and more.
Empowering Lifelong Learning: Digital Wallets and Collaborative Innovation
The educational landscape is changing, and this evolution requires a broader vision to revolutionize lifelong learning and career navigation, aligning educational achievements with the dynamic needs of the modern workforce.
5 Practices Leaders Need to Maximize Talent and Help Their People Thrive
“An organization’s success strongly correlates with the extent to which its people feel engaged and motivated,” WGU President Scott Pulsipher wrote in a recent Forbes column. “Engagement is influenced not only by doing meaningful work, but also by the organization's recognition of its people's worth and commitment to enabling their desire to progress in their career and lives.”
More WGU Headlines
More Needed to Help Community College Students Obtain Bachelor’s Degrees
Move from Theoretical DE&I to Practical DE&I by Using HR Data
Ziplines Education, Formerly GreenFig, Raises $6.4 Million Series A
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Speaking the Same Language: Defining Skills for Digital Credentials
News We're Reading
Politico: Disruption Ahead for Higher Ed
Analysts at Moody’s have identified the top issues that higher education leaders should be laser-focused on in 2024—and they’re a diverse and challenging bunch.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education: How Data Drives Student Success
The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) released studies of two minority-serving institutions (MSIs) that are leading the way in student success.
