What Makes Champlain College's Online Retention Rate So High? - with Christa Montagnino, Vice President for Online Operations, Champlain College

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Christa Montagnino , Vice President for Online Operations at Champlain College
YOUR cohost is Shubh Mishra , Head of Business Development & Partnerships, LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- How has Champlain College Online grown to over 100 programs in just 2.5 years?
- What role does AI literacy play across all degree programs at Champlain?
- How is Champlain addressing student debt through innovative approaches to credit transfer & PLA?
- Why is the human connection still vital in online education despite AI advancements?
- How are they maintaining a 77% retention rate for online students?
Topics include:
- Embedding AI literacy across all programs, not just technology fields
- Creating stackable credentials that build student confidence
- Using AI to free up advisors for more meaningful student interactions
- Respecting students' prior learning through no-cost PLA
- Personalizing communication plans for each student's needs
- Breaking down geographic & generational barriers through online education
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