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Latest Research

Released 07.27.2020 | Download Report

A National Snapshot: How Students Experience and Perceive Transferring Earned Credit

Released 10.05.2020 | Download Report

Most institutions withhold transcripts if students owe

Impact of COVID-19 on institutional practices
Released 04.22.2020 | Download Snapshot | Download Report

Impact Survey 4: Enrollment Indicators, Fall Course Delivery, Fall Calendar and Social Distancing Measure Plans

Released 04.16.2020 | Download Snapshot | Download Report

Impact Survey 3: Impact of COVID-19 on Transfer Credit Evaluation, Official Transcript Receipt & Delivery, Test Score Receipt and Fall Calendar/Sessions Plans

Released 04.09.2020 | | Download Report

Impact Survey 2: Impact of COVID-19 on Admissions Practice and Fall Course Delivery

Released 04.02.2020 | | Download Report

Impact Survey 1: Impact of COVID-19 on Grading, Transcript and Commencement Practices

Press Releases

  • 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.