Innovation in Higher Education

Innovation is crucial for higher education institutions to enhance their value proposition and have a social and economic impact in the communities they serve. Lackawanna College, a liberal arts-based workforce-ready college, focuses on serving the workforce needs of the communities in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. They have implemented innovative programs like Level Up, which allows high school students to earn an associate's degree or transferable credits, saving them time and money. This innovative approach has resulted in tens of millions of dollars in savings for students and accelerated their path to a bachelor's degree and the workforce.