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Crosier, David; Crosier, David – European Education and Culture Executive Agency, European Commission, 2022
This Eurydice report focuses on the topic of equity and inclusion in higher education in Europe. It analyses the current level of alignment of European higher education systems with the ten 'Principles and Guidelines agreed by all EHEA countries' as a blueprint to take forward the commitment of improving the social dimension. There are ten…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Inclusion, Higher Education, Foreign Countries
Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2011
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (E2SHB 1795), passed by the Legislature in 2011, identified prior learning assessment (PLA) as an innovative means for improving degree and certificate attainment and improving cost effectiveness and efficiency within Washington's higher education system. The Act defines prior learning as "the knowledge…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Higher Education, College Credits, Adult Students
Ramos, Fernando; Taju, Gulamo; Canuto, Louisette – Distance Education, 2011
Over the past six years, the authors have been project leaders for three distance education initiatives in Cape Verde and Mozambique: (1) a blended learning master's degree in multimedia in education for faculty in Cape Verdean public higher education institutions (2005-2008); (2) a teacher training programme for 1375 elementary teachers provided…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Higher Education, Distance Education, Foreign Countries

LaRue, James – Library Mosaics, 2000
Discusses the need for a graduate degree in librarianship. Topics include differences between undergraduate and master's level courses; experience; in-house training programs; incentives for library support staff to get a master's degree; and professionalism, including the ability to build community, technological literacy, and a belief in the…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Library Education, Library Science

Butterworth, Christine; Edwards, Richard – Open Learning, 1993
Discusses the Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) and describes a pilot project at the Open University (United Kingdom) that introduced credit for APL in one course. Steps in the assessment process are outlined, including constructing a student portfolio; and workload, staff development, and costs are considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: College Credits, Costs, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods