OpenPath Newsletter June Edition
Removing Barriers to Education for All Learners
Welcome to the June edition of OpenPath! This month, we explore the 2021 Annual Report, hear about the importance of skills libraries, and learn more about the solutions for upskilling and reskilling.Ìý
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2021 ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Annual Report LaunchedÌý
Our Annual Report tells the story of our progress in 2021 and our vision for the future through data, the experiences of our students, and more.
The Importance of Skills Libraries at ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ and Beyond
Marni Baker Stein, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ, recently sat down with Kacey Thorne, Director of Skills Architecture, to discuss the significance of the open skills libraries.
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Know Your Value! Measuring Credentials for StudentsÌý
As employer and learner skepticism of higher education grows, the need for rethinking credential value and transparency is critical.Ìý
News We're Reading
Inside HigherEd: Dropping the Degree as a Hiring RequirementÌý
The state of Maryland joins numerous employers in no longer requiring a bachelor’s degree for many jobs. What are the implications for colleges and universities?
Forbes: Higher Education ROI: A Mandate for Transparency and Holistic ValueÌý
Regardless of the individual decisions to delay or forego higher education, one truth emerges from the data: More potential learners do not see, or do not trust, the value of investing in higher education.
Current Enrollment: 131,932
Graduates to Date: 281,244
*Data as of May 31, 2022