Episode 272: The Degree Ends but the Relationship Shouldn’t

As career paths evolve and learning needs change, higher education institutions have an opportunity to build relationships with learners that extend well beyond graduation. Becoming a trusted lifelong learning partner requires coordinated support, accessible pathways back to education and a central role for continuing education in institutional strategy.

On this episode, Carolyn MacLaren, Director of the School of Continuing Education at University of the Fraser Valley, discusses how institutions can build lasting relationships with learners and the role of continuing education in connecting learning opportunities across a lifetime.