Growing, Developing and Sustaining Educators for Competency-Based Education

November 26, 2018

We want to take this opportunity to appreciate the generosity and leadership of our funders. The support and partnership of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Barr Foundation, and Carnegie Corporation of New York have been invaluable in advancing competency education.Special thanks to Chris Sturgis, co-founder of CompetencyWorks, for her tireless leadership in the field of competency-based education. Her research and field knowledge were instrumental in developing the concepts presented in this report and her leadership made the transparent technical advisory group process possible. Chris's vision, scholarship, and advocacy continue to make tremendous impact for leaders, educators, learners, and communities.

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Trident University International

Founded in 1998, Trident University International (Trident) is a leading online postsecondary university serving adult learners. Trident uses the EdActive™ learning approach, which employs case-based learning in an online setting to teach real-world relevant critical thinking skills to enhance the lives and careers of students. Trident offers high-quality bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs and certificates, led by a qualified faculty team, over 80% of whom have doctoral degrees. Trident is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and has over 30,000 alumni, including more than 22,000 with a military affiliation. The University has received multiple acknowledgements from Military Times and Military Advanced Education & Transition for their dedication to military-affiliated students.

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Trident University International

Founded in 1998, Trident University International (Trident) is a leading online postsecondary university serving adult learners. Trident uses the EdActive™ learning approach, which employs case-based learning in an online setting to teach real-world relevant critical thinking skills to enhance the lives and careers of students. Trident offers high-quality bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs and certificates, led by a qualified faculty team, over 80% of whom have doctoral degrees. Trident is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and has over 30,000 alumni, including more than 22,000 with a military affiliation. The University has received multiple acknowledgements from Military Times and Military Advanced Education & Transition for their dedication to military-affiliated students.

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