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New Data Finds Significant Growth of Credit for Prior Learning Programs Among Adult Students and Learners of Color Between 2019-2022

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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According to internal evaluation data from Capella, the percentage of newly enrolled bachelor’s degree learners receiving CPL increased between 2019 and 2022.

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  • According to internal evaluation data from Capella, the percentage of newly enrolled bachelor’s degree learners receiving CPL increased between 2019 and 2022.
  • “This is about giving credit where credit is due by transforming lived experiences into valuable academic credentials with real currency in the labor market.
  • The data also revealed promising new evidence around the positive impact of CPL for learners of color.
  • In 2019, 7% of newly enrolled white learners in bachelor’s programs had CPL, compared with 4% of learners of color.

Midwestern Higher Education Compact Awards Resultant Master Agreement to provide for Data Analytics for Student Success, Institutional Efficiencies and Integration

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) has awarded Resultant a master agreement to provide data analytics solutions and services to colleges and universities across 12 member states to support student success, institutional efficiencies, and integration.

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  • The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) has awarded Resultant a master agreement to provide data analytics solutions and services to colleges and universities across 12 member states to support student success, institutional efficiencies, and integration.
  • Today's higher education institutions are increasingly utilizing advanced analytics to improve institutional decision-making and bring about better outcomes for their students, alumni, and personnel.
  • “While higher education institutions are facing unprecedented, complex challenges, the opportunities to use data analytics to solve these problems have never been greater,” said Curt Merlau, senior director of the education practice at Resultant.
  • Self-Service Analytics Platform – A self-service analytics module that enables staff to conduct data analysis in a secure, cloud-based environment.

Chicago-Area Community College Launches Initiative to Boost Student Success with Latinx, Adult Learners

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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In support of this plan, the college has enlisted InsideTrack , a national student success coaching nonprofit, to provide holistic coaching and advising.

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  • In support of this plan, the college has enlisted InsideTrack , a national student success coaching nonprofit, to provide holistic coaching and advising.
  • The five-year campaign will kick off with student journey mapping sessions designed to understand the barriers to college access and success for Latinx students and working adults.
  • "As a proud former community college student, I appreciate the vital role that community colleges play in responding to demographic and economic changes," said Ruth Bauer White, president of InsideTrack.
  • About Waubonsee Community College: Founded in 1966, Waubonsee Community College is preparing learners for success in the 21st century by raising student achievement through academic quality and technological innovation.

Bay View Analytics to Present at Multiple Upcoming Conferences on Online Learning Research

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bay View Analytics will participate in five upcoming education research and online learning conferences.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bay View Analytics will participate in five upcoming education research and online learning conferences.
  • The presentations reflect work with multiple partners, including the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Online Learning Consortium, Cengage, Pearson, and the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), among others.
  • Bay View Analytics is a statistical research firm focusing on survey design, implementation, and analysis.
  • Bay View Analytics has been conducting research and publishing annual reports on the state of online education in U.S. higher education for thirteen years.

Infosec Institute and Midwestern Higher Education Compact Bring Leading Cyber Education Resources to Higher Education

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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MADISON, Wis., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Infosec Institute , a leading cybersecurity education company, today announced it has partnered with the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) to bring market-leading cyber education solutions to colleges and universities within its 12 member states, as well as members of the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).

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  • MADISON, Wis., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Infosec Institute , a leading cybersecurity education company, today announced it has partnered with the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) to bring market-leading cyber education solutions to colleges and universities within its 12 member states, as well as members of the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).
  • "We look forward to empowering midwestern higher education faculty and staff with the knowledge and skills to stay cyber secure at work, school and home with our market-leading security awareness and training platform, Infosec IQ ."
  • MHEC technology contracts are available to higher education institutions (public and private not-for-profit) within the member states of the Compact.
  • As an interstate compact, the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) brings together midwestern states to develop and support best practices, collaborative efforts and cost-sharing opportunities.