Archive for the ‘Reports & White Papers’ Category

Download Report: Growth Opportunities In Higher Education: Degrees And Alternate Pathways

Growth Opportunities In Higher Education: Degrees And Alternate Pathways Online education was once on the cutting edge of educational technology, but that is no longer the case. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than 450 new providers began offering online education between 2012 and 2016. Not only did the number of providers […]

From the Archive: Challenges and Opportunities in Distance Education for Geographic Information Science

This paper, the result of panel discussions and working groups convened by the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science, examines several key issues in distance education with respect to the profound impact that they will have on training and education in geographic information science in the U.S., and on the overall effectiveness of colleges and […]

Download Report: Hallmarks of Excellence in Online Learning Leadership

Online education is now critical for the future of America’s universities. These institutions can no longer establish a presence in this arena without a concerted institutional strategy and structure to accomplish this now major undertaking. These Hallmarks of Excellence are an attempt to articulate those features and principles that will create opportunities for students that […]

Download Report: ‘Urgent action’ needed to protect adult education

New report sponsored by The Open University calls for cohesive national strategy to protect adult education DThe first report commissioned by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Adult Education, sponsored by The Open University and conducted by the Institute for Employment Research (IER) at Warwick University, has called for a cohesive national strategy for adult education. […]

Download Report: The State of State: Postsecondary Data Systems

The State of State: Postsecondary Data System PSURSs are the primary means for states to collect data and analyze student progress, completions, and outcomes. Demands on these systems are increasing as policymakers, researchers, and consumers call for more accurate and comprehensive data concerning postsecondary education. Many states have tied institutional funding to performance metrics derived […]

Download Report: State K-12 Broadband Leadership: Driving Connectivity and Access

In this 2016 report, State K-12 Broadband Leadership: Driving Connectivity and Access, SETDA builds upon the research and recommendations from prior publications with a focus on the role of state leadership in supporting districts and schools to increase high-speed connectivity and access for students and educators. SETDA rmly believes that high-speed broadband access for every […]

Download Report: Board Member’s Guide to Accreditation–The Basics, The Issues, The Challenges

Board Member’s Guide to Accreditation–The Basics, The Issues, The Challenges This paper presents an overview of accreditation, what it is, its values, its roles, how it operates and its relationship with government. It also addresses the impact of accreditation on a college or university and the role of governing boards in engaging accreditation. Finally, current […]

Download Open University Publication: Innovating Pedagogy 2013

The series of reports explores new forms of teaching, learning and assessment for an interactive world, to guide teachers and policy makers in productive innovation. This report presents ten innovations that are already in currency but have not yet had a profound influence on education. –Badges to accredit learning –Citizen inquiry –Crowd Learning –Digital scholarship –Geo-learning […]

Download Report: Not Yet Sold — What Employers and Community College Students Think About Online Education

A Taking Stock Report from Public Agenda Online education holds the promise to increase access and decrease cost of higher education. Yet many community college students and employers remain skeptical about the value of online learning, according to our recent research. “Not Yet Sold” raises important questions for the future of online education, even as […]

Full Committee Hearing – The Triad: Promoting a System of Shared Responsibility. Issues for Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act

Watch the webcast Panel Dr. Paul E. Lingenfelter , Former President, State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, Boulder, CO Download File Dr. Terry W. Hartle , Senior Vice President, American Council on Education, Washington, DC Download File Dr. Susan D. Phillips , Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, NY […]