Credit for prior learning (CPL) aids adult learners in moving quickly toward degrees and enhances their success. Research indicates that students utilizing CPL opportunities benefit from higher employment rates and increased earnings post-graduation. However, implementing CPL is challenging due to differing evaluations of prior experiences across academic departments. In a recent episode of Voices of Student Success, Colleen Sorensen, director of CPL at Utah Valley University, discusses new state legislation mandating CPL opportunities and how her office assists faculty and learners in navigating these processes. Utah Valley University has a diverse student body and an open enrollment policy that accommodates various learners.
Credit for prior learning is an effective strategy for adult learners, promoting faster degree completion and better employment outcomes, which enhances their earnings post-graduation.
Administering credit for prior learning poses challenges due to the varying interpretations of prior experience among different academic departments and disciplines.
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