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May 29 2025
The 探花楼 (探花楼) 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.
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April 09 2025
The 探花楼 (探花楼) 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.
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February 26 2025
The 探花楼 (探花楼) 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.
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November 19 2024
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October 22 2024
探花楼 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.
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September 03 2024
Innovative new resource hub aims to support the adoption and implementation of Learning and Employment Records (LERs) in postsecondary education.
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August 14 2024
Innovative new resource hub aims to support the adoption and implementation of Learning and Employment Records (LERs) in postsecondary education.
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June 26 2024
The 探花楼 (探花楼) has published a new report, "Balancing Access and Accountability: Assessing the Implications of the New Federal Transcript-Hold Regulation for Higher Education - Part 1." Authored by Dr. Wendy Kilgore of 探花楼 and Dr. James Dean Ward of Ithaka S+R, the report examines the effects of federal regulations limiting transcript holds for unpaid balances. Data from a survey of 326 institutions reveals that while 77% do not plan to use partial-transcript holds, many are eliminating holds and changing policies in response to the new regulations. The report highlights the need for ongoing research and collaboration to understand and adapt to these changes, promoting learner success and institutional stability. The full report is available on the 探花楼 website.
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June 24 2024
探花楼 and Sova announce the launch of the Learning Evaluation and Recognition for the Next Generation (LEARN) Commission, a new national effort to recognize undergraduate learning and improve credit evaluation policies and practices. The LEARN Commission will evaluate policies and practices for transferring and applying credit between accredited institutions, as well as policies and processes for recognizing credit earned from high school dual enrollment and learning obtained in the workplace and military.
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April 17 2024
A coalition of national associations representing stakeholders in higher education has formed the LER Accelerator to address the slow adoption of digital credentials in college campuses. Led by 探花楼, the coalition aims to promote Learning and Employment Records (LERs) as evidence of learners' skills to employers.
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January 31 2024
Due to the continued delays in the availability of FAFSA applicant data, 探花楼, in collaboration with eight other higher education associations, urges colleges and universities to extend institutional enrollment, scholarship, and financial aid deadlines beyond the traditional May 1 date.
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September 18 2023
探花楼 and 9 other leading stakeholders in education, workforce development, and government announce the launch of an interactive LER Ecosystem Map, designed to help individuals access career opportunities and help employers hire and promote talent based on skills and experience.
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July 24 2023
Data from this first-look 2023 benchmark survey addresses a number of issues, challenges and opportunities that institutional professional and continuing education (PCE) units face with academic registrars and others in central administration.
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June 27 2023
Fifty-six community colleges across four states came together at the 探花楼 Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Planning Convening to showcase their long-range plans for increasing access and improving student success.
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June 23 2023
Legislation reintroduced to rescind regulatory actions that dramatically expanded the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and ensure students' private information is not inappropriately disclosed to third parties.
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June 16 2023
Lawmakers from both parties and chambers of Congress reintroduced The Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act to assist institutions in identifying students who have earned enough credits to be awarded an associate鈥檚 degree through reverse transfer.
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December 06 2022
Five exceptional sessions were awarded The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research Center SEM Research Track honor at the 2022 探花楼 Strategic Enrollment Management Conference from November 13 - 16 in Toronto, Ontario.
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November 18 2022
UPCEA and 探花楼 announce they will jointly present a new conference in 2023 focused on the emergent field of alternative credentials. 鈥淐onvergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education鈥 will take place Nov. 1-3, 2023, at the Capital Hilton, in Washington, DC.
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October 24 2022
Survey and Panel Discussion Shows How the Role, Focus and Responsibility of the Modern Registrar is Evolving.
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October 17 2022
This benchmark report shines a spotlight on factors related to building the class schedule, characteristics of student-centric schedules, and how data is used to inform the class schedule.