Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The following is an Editorial from Dr. Josh Bullock, Lake Land College President.
Adult student enrollment has flattened over the past few years at Lake Land College and throughout the nation. With future projections showing only 1% growth nationally, it’s time for higher education to examine its future.
Traditionally, when area adult students decided it was time to finish the college education they started years ago or wanted a fulfilling new job, they turned to a traditional college such as Lake Land or Eastern Illinois University.
Today, in addition to a traditional college, adults have a multitude of options to consider in completing their goals. To meet the needs of adult learners, educational options must be flexible, by creating programs with immediate access, credentials for specific skillsets and accelerated times to completion. Flexibility…
