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Policy News


  • Visa Delays Threaten Fall Semester and U.S. Competitiveness, National Coalition Warns

    July 24 2025

    The ̽»¨Â¥ (̽»¨Â¥) supports the efforts of the U.S. for Success Coalition as a member of the coalition and serves on the advisory council. The U.S. for Success Coalition, a national alliance of more than 50 organizations spanning business, higher education, and innovation sectors, today called on the U.S. Department of State to immediately prioritize visa processing for international students and scholars.


  • Project Infuse Launched to Democratize Digital Credentials in Higher Education

    July 09 2025

    The ̽»¨Â¥ (̽»¨Â¥) is proud to announce that "Project Infuse," a groundbreaking collaborative initiative aimed at expanding equitable access to digital credentials in higher education, has officially launched with support from Walmart. Infuse is leveraging connections and collaborations with a growing network of institutional leaders, technical experts, vendors, and public interest partners. These stakeholders are working together to shape next steps, coordinate pilot efforts, and ensure that the resulting infrastructure reflects the diversity of needs and strengths across the higher education landscape.


  • New Book Release - Learning Mobility: Empowering Educational Journeys Beyond Traditional Pathways

    July 02 2025

    ̽»¨Â¥ releases Learning Mobility: Empowering Educational Journeys Beyond Traditional Pathways, the first comprehensive examination of learning mobility in U.S. higher education. Developed in collaboration with scholars, practitioners, and policy experts, this groundbreaking volume challenges traditional credit recognition models and offers innovative strategies that center learners' diverse educational journeys. Available free to ̽»¨Â¥ members, the book serves as a catalyst for institutional transformation and supports the development of more inclusive, efficient, and future-ready pathways through higher education.


  • LER Accelerator Announces Inaugural Cohort of 25 Projects to Advance Learner-Centered, Interoperable Digital Credentialing

    May 29 2025

    The ̽»¨Â¥ (̽»¨Â¥) is proud to announce we are part of 12 leading national associations have collaborated to adopt a unified set of core principles for advancing Learning and Employment Records (LERs). This collective agreement marks a pivotal step toward aligning learning and skills development with workforce needs, ensuring access for all to verifiable credentials, and supporting lifelong learning pathways. This initiative aligns with national movements by public and private sector employers and education to shift to skills-first approaches to respond to the growing economy and quickly connect people with good jobs. By prioritizing LERs, the coalition seeks to build upon this momentum and further strengthen the nation's workforce.


  • ̽»¨Â¥ Releases Updated Guidance on Managing Student Records During Institutional Closures and Mergers

    April 09 2025

    The ̽»¨Â¥ (̽»¨Â¥) is proud to announce we are part of 12 leading national associations have collaborated to adopt a unified set of core principles for advancing Learning and Employment Records (LERs). This collective agreement marks a pivotal step toward aligning learning and skills development with workforce needs, ensuring access for all to verifiable credentials, and supporting lifelong learning pathways. This initiative aligns with national movements by public and private sector employers and education to shift to skills-first approaches to respond to the growing economy and quickly connect people with good jobs. By prioritizing LERs, the coalition seeks to build upon this momentum and further strengthen the nation's workforce.


  • Higher Education Leaders Align on Guiding Principles for Learning and Employment Records

    February 26 2025

    The ̽»¨Â¥ (̽»¨Â¥) is proud to announce we are part of 12 leading national associations have collaborated to adopt a unified set of core principles for advancing Learning and Employment Records (LERs). This collective agreement marks a pivotal step toward aligning learning and skills development with workforce needs, ensuring access for all to verifiable credentials, and supporting lifelong learning pathways. This initiative aligns with national movements by public and private sector employers and education to shift to skills-first approaches to respond to the growing economy and quickly connect people with good jobs. By prioritizing LERs, the coalition seeks to build upon this momentum and further strengthen the nation's workforce.


  • New ̽»¨Â¥ Report Explores Accelerating Learner Success Through Flexible Scheduling

    November 19 2024


  • New ̽»¨Â¥ Report Examines States with Existing Transcript-Hold Regulations

    October 22 2024

    ̽»¨Â¥ and Ithaka S+R have released "Balancing Access and Accountability: Insights from States with Existing Transcript-Hold Regulations Part 2," highlighting the effects of state-level transcript-hold regulations on higher education. Key findings include that 97% of institutions altered their practices following state regulations, with over half eliminating transcript holds for unpaid balances. The report notes that while changes affected a small portion of learners, 90% of institutions felt prepared to comply with new federal regulations. It emphasizes the need for proactive strategies to prevent unpaid balances and offers recommendations for institutions to adapt effectively to regulatory changes. For more details, the full report can be accessed online.


  • ̽»¨Â¥ Facilitates the Southeastern Regional Talent Ecosystem Pilot, Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

    September 03 2024

    Innovative new resource hub aims to support the adoption and implementation of Learning and Employment Records (LERs) in postsecondary education.


  • LER Accelerator and Learn & Work Ecosystem Library Announce Partnership to Develop Comprehensive LER Resource Collection

    August 14 2024

    Innovative new resource hub aims to support the adoption and implementation of Learning and Employment Records (LERs) in postsecondary education.