Andrew's transition from a community college to an R-1 university aimed at completing his bachelor's degree turned into a frustrating journey over bureaucratic hurdles. Initial expectations of completing his degree in one year quickly soared to a three-year trajectory due to unexpected credit evaluations. This scenario reflects a larger issue facing many non-traditional students, particularly those with previous credits or military experience, who encounter systemic barriers in higher education pathways. Advocates call for reforms to better acknowledge prior learning and facilitate degree completion, highlighting the urgency of addressing these challenges for millions of Americans.
Higher education talks endlessly about completion and student success while maintaining systems and policies that actively undermine these goals.
Andrew's experience highlights a fundamental challenge we must address collectively in supporting students with prior credit.
Despite meaningful progress in diverse student support, academic evaluation processes often fail to serve today's student needs.
We have 42 million Americans with some college credit but no degree, reflecting the urgent need for systemic change in higher education.
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