Policy Briefs

Three organizations in higher education—UPCEA, OLC and WCET—have issued a set of policy briefs relating to necessary changes to federal regulations affecting the professional, continuing, and online education community. These papers address competency-based education, financial aid for the 21st century student, regular and substantive interaction, and state authorization. Read press release. 

Competency-Based Education - Direct Assessment - Financial Aid Policy Brief
Competency-Based Education, Direct Assessment, and Financial Aid – Background, Concerns, and Guiding Principles
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Financial Aid and the 21st Century Learner
Financial Aid and the 21st Century Learner
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Regular and Substantive Interaction
Regular and Substantive Interaction: Background, Concerns, and Guiding Principles
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State Authorization Across State Borders
State Authorization Across State Borders
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