Why the future of higher ed collaboration is in the classroom
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Colleges and universities are increasingly using course-sharing arrangements that allow students to enroll in classes offered by other institutions, expanding access to a wider range of subjects and helping schools stretch limited resources. These collaborative models can reduce duplication, diversify academic offerings, and make it easier for students to complete degrees by tapping into expertise and courses beyond their home campus. Technology platforms that support cross-institution registration and credit transfer are essential to making course sharing work smoothly and equitably. As institutions seek new ways to innovate and meet student needs amid financial pressures and shifting enrollment, course sharing is gaining traction as a strategy for cooperation rather than competition.
Originally published: January 9, 2026
Author: Daniel Greenstein, David Lassner
Position: Chancellor Emeritus, President Emeritus
Institution: Pennsylvania State System, University of Hawaii
Published by: University Business