Students First: Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education by Paul LeBlanc argues for a fundamental shift in higher education from time-based credit hours to competency-based models that focus on demonstrated skills, aiming to improve equity, affordability, and access for diverse learners. LeBlanc, President of Southern New Hampshire University, proposes that by valuing prior learning and offering flexible, technology-enabled pathways, colleges can better serve working adults, stop-outs, and a rapidly changing job market, moving beyond outdated structures to create a more relevant and inclusive system. Condition Like New, unread
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Topic | higher education |
Students First: Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education by Paul LeBlanc argues for a fundamental shift in higher education from time-based credit hours to competency-based models that focus on demonstrated skills, aiming to improve equity, affordability, and access for diverse learners. LeBlanc, President of Southern New Hampshire University, proposes that by valuing prior learning and offering flexible, technology-enabled pathways, colleges can better serve working adults, stop-outs, and a rapidly changing job market, moving beyond outdated structures to create a more relevant and inclusive system. Condition Like New, unread