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Foundations of Higher Education: Structure, Roles, and Language

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Foundations of Higher Education: Structure, Roles, and Language

Format: Self-Paced 

Cost: $149

Course Description: This self-paced course provides a practical introduction to the higher education landscape, helping learners understand how postsecondary institutions in the United States are organized, who does what, how decisions are made, and where online, professional, and continuing education fits within the broader enterprise. Through short readings, videos, knowledge checks, and applied activities, participants will develop a foundational understanding of higher education and the language commonly used across the field.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the structure and organization of most higher education institutions
  • Interpret common higher education terminology and acronyms
  • Identify key institutional roles and responsibilities
  • Explain how governance and decision-making processes function in higher education
  • Describe the role of online, professional, and continuing education within the postsecondary landscape

Registration for this event opens on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM.

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