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University of the People Partners with Sophia Learning to Provide Low-Cost Pathways to Degree Attainment

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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University of the People (UoPeople) today announced a partnership with Sophia Learning , an online, on-demand, self-paced learning platform, to provide UoPeople students with an affordable option to complete online general education courses.

Key Points: 
  • University of the People (UoPeople) today announced a partnership with Sophia Learning , an online, on-demand, self-paced learning platform, to provide UoPeople students with an affordable option to complete online general education courses.
  • UoPeople students can take advantage of Sophia’s subscription model of on-demand learning to increase their choices of flexible and affordable learning options.
  • “I am excited to welcome University of the People to Sophia’s growing list of impressive university partners,” said Dr. Shawna Thayer, CEO of Sophia.
  • UoPeople students can take as many Sophia courses in a month as they wish – on their own time – and can be actively enrolled in two courses at a time.

Carnegie Foundation, ETS Partner to Transform the Educational Pillars They Built: The Carnegie Unit and Standardized Tests

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Since 1906, the Carnegie Unit or "credit hour" has served as the bedrock currency of the educational economy.

Key Points: 
  • Since 1906, the Carnegie Unit or "credit hour" has served as the bedrock currency of the educational economy.
  • It defines what "counts" as learning, shapes the nature of what is and is not assessed, and determines the basic organization of secondary and postsecondary education.
  • The Carnegie Foundation and ETS are proposing that the new currency of education should be based upon meaningful skills and accomplishments demonstrated through assessment.
  • That's why XQ is excited to bring our tools, our ideas and our national network of extraordinary educators to support this important work."

GitLab Foundation Makes its First Grant to Help Job Seekers and Employers Make Sense of Postsecondary Credentials

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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BOSTON, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the GitLab Foundation—formed by GitLab, Inc to improve people's lifetime earnings globally through access to opportunities —has announced its first major grant of $2.9 million to national nonprofit Jobs for the Future (JFF) in collaboration with the Burning Glass Institute.

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  • "Access to education and training helps workers build new skills and advance in their professional lives, driving income growth and economic mobility," said Ellie Bertani, CEO of the GitLab Foundation.
  • Our collaboration with JFF and the Burning Glass Institute aims to increase transparency across credential programs in the US and help learners and employers make more informed decisions."
  • In the absence of a validated means for candidates to signal their skills, many employers have clung to degree requirements.
  • That's starting to change: Burning Glass Institute research indicates that the prevalence of degree requirements has dropped 14% since 2017.

TIAA Institute Awards Christina H. Paxson with Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Higher Education

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of leading a university that has spurred economic development, created a more equitable campus community and developed new ways to support undocumented, low-income and first-generation college students, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson is the recipient of the 2023 TIAA Institute Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence.

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  • It's presented to a current college or university president or chancellor for outstanding leadership of their institution and broad impact on higher education and society.
  • Paxson was honored for her leadership of Brown initiatives that have improved health, education and economic well-being for residents of Providence and throughout Rhode Island.
  • "I am honored to receive this award celebrating the legacy of Father Hesburgh and his commitment to education and service," Paxson said.
  • Established in 1993, the Hesburgh Award recognizes leadership and commitment to higher education and contributions to the greater good.

(ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity Earns ANAB Accreditation to ISO 17024 and Surpasses 15,000 Certification Holders

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (ISC)² – the world's largest nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals – today announced that the (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity℠ certification has received accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) meeting ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024. This achievement follows the latest growth milestone of more than 15,000 Certified in Cybersecurity holders worldwide since the certification was introduced seven months ago.  

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (ISC)² – the world's largest nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals – today announced that the (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity℠ certification has received accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) meeting ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024.
  • This achievement follows the latest growth milestone of more than 15,000 Certified in Cybersecurity holders worldwide since the certification was introduced seven months ago.
  • ANAB accreditation assures current and future Certified in Cybersecurity certification holders, as well as private and public sector employers, that the certification program was developed and will be maintained to the same rigorous standards as all (ISC)² certifications.
  • (ISC)² was the first cybersecurity certifying body to meet the requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, which is a global benchmark for certifying qualified professionals.

AAA® Continues Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association (AAA) announces that it has signed the Ray Corollary Initiative™ (RCI™) Pledge for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Providers, an industry effort to increase the number of women and racially and ethnically diverse ADR professionals who serve as arbitrators, mediators, and other neutrals.

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  • "Our organization has been involved in various efforts to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in arbitration and mediation, as well as the overall legal profession, since the 1960s," said Ingeuneal Gray, Esq., Vice President of the American Arbitration Association and Co-Chair of the AAA's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.
  • The American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (AAA-ICDR®) Council's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of legal and ADR professionals provides insight into the marketplace.
  • In addition, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of AAA executives and staff coordinate initiatives and collaborate with firms and organizations, offering support, sponsorship, and training to help create opportunities for diverse practitioners.
  • Both scholarships involve a three-year commitment of $150,000 ($50,000 annually) to grant scholarships to second- or third-year law school students pursuing certificates in their schools' dispute resolution programs.

The Brookbush Institute Publishes an Article Explaining why "Accredited" does not mean "High Quality" for Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certifications

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accreditation, approval, and 3rd party review should be transparent processes that make it easy for consumers to identify high-quality certification providers. Unfortunately, quality assurance is a complicated topic.

Key Points: 
  • What does accreditation currently mean for Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certifications?
  • There is a common misconception that 3rd party accreditors review the "quality' of a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification program, but many accreditors only review the quality of one aspect of certification.
  • For example, they mandate that a certification provider regularly reviews exam results using psychometrics and makes improvements based on data.
  • However, this accreditor does not perform peer review of a program's content, learning objectives, lesson plan development, or delivery.

Association of College and University Educators Convenes Inaugural Conference to Accelerate Student Success Through Great Teaching

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), the leader in student success and equity through quality instruction, believes the key to restoring public confidence in the value of higher education is to ensure student success through great teaching. To help colleges and universities provide all students with access to effective learning opportunities, ACUE today unveiled the agenda for the inaugural National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC).

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  • To help colleges and universities provide all students with access to effective learning opportunities, ACUE today unveiled the agenda for the inaugural National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC) .
  • "Decades of research demonstrate effective instruction has the greatest impact on student success," said Penny MacCormack, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer, ACUE.
  • By convening the best minds in higher ed, our inaugural national conference will further the national movement to create learning environments where all students can be successful."
  • In addition, more than 75 other experts, practitioners and champions of effective college instruction will lead more than four dozen concurrent sessions.

National University Student Honored as American Council on Education Student of the Year

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), the veteran-founded nonprofit university serving 40,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community announced jointly with the American Council on Education (ACE), that Joel Riley, a Marine Corps veteran and project manager in the finance technology industry, is one of two recipients of the 2022 American Council on Education (ACE)/Sophia Learning Students of the Year Award. This distinction is presented annually by ACE to two individuals who have benefitted academically or professionally from the use of ACE credit recommendations for workforce or military training. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding achievements in their community or workplace while successfully balancing the demands of family, career, and education.

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  • Recipients must demonstrate outstanding achievements in their community or workplace while successfully balancing the demands of family, career, and education.
  • Riley first became interested in the U.S. Marine Corps after learning about some of its humanitarian work, and at age 19, he enlisted.
  • Before he left active duty, Riley ensured that all the Marines under his direct command were enrolled in higher education courses.
  • "Joel Riley exemplifies National University's mission of providing an accessible, world-class student experience that ensures student success through meaningful learning," said Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University.

HelloFresh Partners with Kaplan to Provide Free GED® Prep for Hourly Workers to Earn High School Equivalency Diploma

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, has announced a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

Key Points: 
  • HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, has announced a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • The partnership will provide GED courses , with zero out-of-pocket cost, for all HelloFresh hourly workers who want to earn their high school-equivalency diploma.
  • Eligible employees can choose from either Kaplan’s self-paced GED course or its live online course offering, the only official live online preparation for the GED test .
  • “Kaplan is incredibly proud to work with HelloFresh and we hope that their efforts will inspire other employers to similarly invest in adult learners."