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Kelchen, Robert – American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 2015
Competency-based education (CBE), broadly defined as a form of higher education in which credit is provided on the basis of student learning rather than credit or clock hours, has begun to catch the attention of federal and state policymakers, foundations, and colleges. Among the model's promising features are its potential to lower college costs…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Higher Education, Student Costs, Enrollment
Baker, Rachel B. – American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 2015
The rise of competency-based education (CBE) has redefined what college looks like for a growing number of students. The basic idea underlying CBE is simple: programs award credit based on demonstrated student competencies rather than on the amount of time a student has spent in a given course. Recent advances in technology, including online…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, College Students, Student Experience, College Programs
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Levine, Renee – Journal of the NAWDAC, 1982
Describes an independent study program for college students who wish to pursue a truly independent course of studies. Gives examples of individual programs which grew from students' needs and professional experience. Outlines guidelines for independent study. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: College Programs, College Students, Higher Education, Independent Study
Luck, Dudley B.; Galloway, Connie D. – 1981
The development, implementation, and integration of a nontraditional adult degree program at Mary Baldwin College, a traditional liberal arts institution, is described. The adult degree program is designed for adult men and women who cannot attend classes in the traditional manner; it may involve independent study, courses at other accredited…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Adult Students, Case Studies, College Credits
Davoren, Donna Christian – 1984
Data on full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment, student semester credit hour (SSCH) production trends, and nontraditional instruction are presented for Arkansas colleges and universities. FTE enrollment is reported for each two- and four-year state institution, including trends for 1973-1983. Data are reported on SSCH production program area and…
Descriptors: College Credits, College Programs, College Students, Enrollment Trends
Hecht, Miriam; Traub, Lillian – 1982
A handbook for the adult student returning to college is presented. Attention is directed to the pros and cons of reentry; how to choose a program; options for financing an education; admissions applications; maximizing preentry credits; colleges, credits, and degrees; coping with academic demands such as exam-taking; and achieving a balance…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Accreditation (Institutions), Adult Students, College Admission