Surge in Continuing Education Brings Profits for Universities

Once regarded as a byproduct, postbaccalaureate programs now provide needed revenues

Continuing education, long neglected in academe, is finally stepping into the limelight.

High-ranking academic officials from 30 colleges and universities met here this month to discuss the increasing demand for part-time postbaccalaureate programs. Adult students now account for nearly half of all college enrollments, according to the College

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