In 30 Minutes: A Prior Learning Assessment Primer
Weigh Costs and Benefits of Prior Learning Assessments
Allowing students to earn credit for what they already know helps them move toward their goal of graduation more quickly.
Some recent studies suggest that PLAs also improve institutions’ retention rates.
This 30-minute seminar helps you weigh the costs and the benefits of having a PLA program.
Presented by Luke Dowden, Ed.D., In 30 Minutes: A Prior Learning Assessment Primercovers all the PLA basics:
- What is Prior Learning Assessment?
- Why offer it?
- How do you assess prior learning?
- What are the costs of offering, administrating, and marketing Prior Learning Assessment?
- How do you weigh the costs and benefits of Prior Learning Assessment
Who should view In 30 Minutes: A Prior Learning Assessment Primer?
- Provosts / Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs
- Deans in colleges of professional or extended studies,
- Administrators of adult learning programs,
- Prior learning assessment coordinators,
- Enrollment specialists for adult learning programs,
- Enrollment management administrators.
- Program Coordinators or Faculty teaching in adult degree completion programs.

Recorded: 12/8/2011
Running Time: 30 minutes
Audio with PowerPoint
3 WAYS TO ORDER:
- PDF Transcript
- Facillitator's Guide
- Supplemental Materials
- PowerPoint Handouts
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