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ED Negotiated Rulemaking: Thoughts, Updates, and New Position Papers from OLC, UPCEA, & WCET
Published by: WCET | 2/27/2019
The Department of Education has a long list of higher education regulations under consideration in its negotiated rulemaking process. As the calendar of meetings winds down, the path to agreement on most issues remains rocky, but not impossible. Lost in […]
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ED Negotiated Rulemaking: Suggested Principles for Addressing Issues
Published by: WCET | 1/7/2019
The U.S. Department of Education begins meetings of its negotiated rulemaking main committee and subcommittees next week. There are several issues that will have an impact on the technology-enhanced higher education community. These decision will affect your students, faculty, and your […]
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The value of micro-credentials and badging needs continual clarification
Published by: WCET | 12/14/2018
Welcome today to David Porter, CEO of eCampusOntario, who joins us to discuss the value of micro-credentials and badging. After an intriguing keynote presentation at an educational event, David reached out to several education colleagues who work and research in […]
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Marketable Skills + Credentialing = the Value of Signals
Published by: WCET | 12/6/2018
What signals do you use to showcase your skills and expertise? Our students need a way to let future employers know about their collegiate experiences and accomplishments. Today we welcome Mike Simmons from University of North Texas to discuss their […]
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The Benefits and Challenges of Course Learning Outcome Assessment in Every Course Every Term
Published by: WCET | 11/7/2018
How does your college or program handle learning outcome assessments? Today we’re thrilled to be joined by several representatives from the University of Western States, Bernadette Howlett, Denise Dallmann, Dana Sims-Barbarick, and Susan Donoff, to discuss the University’s Every Course […]
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OSCQR Institution Showcase
Published by: WCET | 10/4/2018
Each week leading up to this year’s WCET Annual Meeting (October 23 – 25), WCET Frontiers will be featuring a post from one of our 2018 WCET Outstanding Work (WOW) Award recipients. This week we are excited to hear more […]
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Comparing Credentials: An Update on the Credential Engine
Published by: WCET | 5/24/2018
What does the “higher education of the future” look like? Will it be online? On campus? Virtual? Will we still have the same 4 – 7 year undergraduate degree programs? Or will alternative credentials change the higher education landscape? This […]
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Shifting Campus Culture through Mentoring
Published by: WCET | 5/10/2018
Today’s post is an important example of how a campus culture can impact student success. WCET is happy to share this post from Sarah Torres Lugo, Research Assistant with NCHEMS and the Foundation for Student Success. Sarah is here to […]
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Rio Salado: Innovation Pushes the Boundaries of Tradition
Published by: WCET | 5/3/2018
Today here on WCET Frontiers we are happy to welcome Stacey VanderHeiden Güney, the Director of the Digital Learning Solution Network. Stacey is here to discuss a recent study on higher education institutions implementing digital learning and follow-up conversations regarding […]
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WCET Summit: Ensuring Ethical and Equitable Access in Digital Learning
Published by: WCET | 4/24/2018
In June 2017, I had the outstanding opportunity to attend my first WCET Leadership Summit. Last year’s event focused on the essential institutional capacities needed to encourage and lead innovation. I specifically remember feeling so invigorated by every session I […]