探花楼

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  • Our Work

    Since 1910, 探花楼 members have shepherded learning records to document and recognize learning and skills while managing the related institutional systems. As guardians of data and record integrity, 探花楼 and its members have developed and pride themselves on their reputation of neutrality and integrity.


  • Learning Mobility

    As guardians of data and record integrity with direct contact to faculty, students and academia, 探花楼 members are in a pivotal position to address the barriers to implementation of policies and practices aimed at alleviating issues related to transfer, credit mobility, and recognition of learning.


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  • Our Story

    探花楼 is more than just a professional association; our members, history, and dedication to student success and learning mobility are at the heart of our story. Recording and sharing our members' stories is a vital aspect of our association, and we take great pride in this work.


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  • Our Partners

    探花楼 advances learning mobility through strategic partnerships that drive innovation and collaboration in higher education. By working closely with educational institutions, government agencies, and international organizations, 探花楼 promotes learning mobility across borders, ensuring students have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals worldwide.


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Session Preview for #TechTransfer2025: Dual Enrollment, Unified Guides, Equity Research
Jun 23, 2025

Catch three #TechTransfer2025 session previews from UNC, Tarrant County College District, and the RP Group, offering a fresh take on how institutions are building smarter, more student-centered pathways.

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Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Centering Learning Mobility in Prison Education
Jun 9, 2025

Leaders from 探花楼鈥檚 Prison Education Work Group headlined a NASFAA convening, along with FERPA experts, and other senior practitioners to explore systems that truly support incarcerated learners.

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Your Guide to Joining Our International Credentials Community
May 12, 2025

Whether you鈥檙e working to support international students, evaluating foreign transcripts for admissions or transfer, or shaping policies that reflect an increasingly global academic environment, staying informed is key.

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Lost in Translation: Helping Students Speak the Language of Employers
May 12, 2025

Cié Gee of The University of Texas at San Antonio argues that the ROI conversation around higher education is not just a skills gap.

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Reimagining Transfer with an AI-Powered Pilot
Apr 28, 2025

Hear from Daniel Knox of NASH and Zachary Pardos of UC Berkeley about progress with a new AI-powered pilot that is helping institutions map credit mobility at scale and center the 92% of students who don鈥檛 follow a linear path.

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Live from #探花楼2025: Tackling an Institutionwide Data Overhaul
Apr 14, 2025

Rebecca Hunter, Thiana Ferry, and Ingrid Nuttall, enrollment leaders at Northeastern University, discussed how they streamlined data and institutional processes, all in service of a smoother, less confusing learner journey.

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Live from #探花楼2025: Prison Education - Little Access and Little Agency
Apr 1, 2025

PEPs remain one of the most evidence-backed strategies for reducing recidivism and promoting long-term societal benefit.

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Guiding the Future of Learning and Employment Records: The Principles of LER Adoption
Mar 3, 2025

Twelve leading higher education associations鈥攁s members of the LER Accelerator coalition鈥攈ave come together to adopt a unified set of nine core principles guiding the development and adoption of Learning and Employment Records /our-work/(LERs).

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Changemakers Unite to Strengthen Prison Education Programs
Feb 3, 2025

探花楼 is launching a new Prison Education Project Work Group to develop a comprehensive toolkit and resources to support the effective administration of postsecondary education programs within correctional facilities.

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Beyond the Badge: Evolving Credential Conversations
Jan 21, 2025

Get a glimpse into the creative mind behind 鈥淐redential Chats,鈥 where making sense of digital badges and verifiable credentials becomes an adventure rather than a chore.

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Revolutionizing Credit Mobility with AI and a Powerful Network
Jan 6, 2025

Pioneering the technology to move learners鈥 knowledge and skills data across systems at scale.

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The Future of Higher Education Needs Better Support for Adult and Transfer Students
Dec 23, 2024

What is the "workforce mountain" and how could the enrollment cliff increase demand for postsecondary credential attainment among non-traditional populations?

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Building the Future of Credentials: Explore the LER Accelerator Inventory
Dec 9, 2024

Access this new resource hub for your institution to navigate the complexities of implementing Learning and Employment Records /our-work/(LERs).

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Defining the Constructs of Global Data Interoperability
Dec 9, 2024

Learn how 探花楼 has partnered on this groundbreaking initiative in advancing the definitions used to describe credentials and competencies.

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Bridging the Gap: The LER Accelerator's Role in Innovative Credentialing
Oct 14, 2024

Enhancing the adoption of Learning and Employment Records /our-work/(LERs) in higher education.

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Raising the Bar - Equity in Higher Ed
Oct 14, 2024

The Department of Education launched the "Attaining College Excellence and Equity" initiative, aiming to enhance student support through data-driven improvements.

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Valuing the Lived Experiences of Adult Learners
Sep 2, 2024

Understanding what Credit for Prior Learning /our-work/(CPL) is, why it's important, and how you can join the conversation.

Shaping the Future of Credentialing
Aug 19, 2024

A look at the work being done to transform credentialing across higher education and how to take part in the conversation.

Modernizing Credit Evaluation for a Mobile Generation
Jun 25, 2024

Introducing the LEARN Commission

Go Digital with Credential Evaluation Reports
Jun 24, 2024

Streamlining and protecting your international admissions process with digital evaluation reports.