Q: LERN Report: Effectiveness in Management The first line of the report says the following: “The most successful continuing education divisions generate 0 to 10% in profits in a good year.” What is the basis of the statement?A: 1.LERN was founded in 1974 and since 1974 has..
Questions
Q: We are currently “negotiating” with our administration on the percentage of net profit we can retain in our continuing ed department at the end of the year. I would appreciate any statistics that you can provide from other institutions that might help my case.A: Presently..
Q: 1. In writing copy for Continuing Professional Education courses, do the same guidelines apply as for community, general interest courses? I am using two articles from the LERN Club site as a guide – How to Write Copy that Sells and Top Tips for Writing Course Descriptions. I..
Q: Thanks so much for sending. Have another question for you. I’m on a task force to address challenges with Continuing Education at the 18 Commonwealth Campuses in PA, all part of PSU. They want to make one change. Change the name from Continuing Education to Custom Education...
Q: Seeking your possible help and assistance on the following matter. We are in the process of updating our website and pleased to inform you that we did secure a Critique Report from LERN which was very invaluable in helping us evaluate our website.The question we now have is:..
Q: What is average industry response rate for a university continued education house mail list? Also, what is expected response rate for purchased mailing list of residences / businesses in best carrier routes? A: This is a question that LERN receives regularly. The response..
Q: The article states that C.E. units are creating their own credit programs; do these units seek approval/accreditation for their credit programs the same way as the academic units? In other words, do they have a Board of Regents that grants them permission? How does this play..
Q: We have been approached about offering an ASL program for credit, as the college eliminated the credit program some years ago. Sacramento State has a summer immersion program through their CE department and I am going to research that. Do you know of anyone doing something..
Q: Does LERN have a document that defines the following terms:*Designation*Certificate*Bundle
Q: Does LERN have any examples and possible referrals of colleges operating their Continuing Education or Workforce Training units or even limited programs within these units as nonprofit organizations? I believe that Valencia CC has at one time operated their workforce training..