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title: "Episode 254: Why Higher Education Needs More On-Ramps and Off-Ramps"
description: As learners increasingly expect education to translate into meaningful career opportunities, institutions are being challenged to create more intentional connections.
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# [Episode 254: Why Higher Education Needs More On-Ramps and Off-Ramps](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-254)

 Written by [Frank Shushok | President, Roanoke College](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/author/frank-shushok) | Jun 12, 2026 1:40:26 AM

The modern learner's journey is rarely linear. Creating seamless on-ramps, off-ramps and return pathways enables learners to engage with education when they need it most, building skills and credentials as their lives and careers evolve.

On this episode, Frank Shushok, President of Roanoke College, discusses how institutions can create seamless on-ramps, off-ramps and return pathways that allow learners to enter, pause and re-engage with education as their personal, professional and financial circumstances evolve.

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