Ep. 112: How Should We Measure Post-College Outcomes?
Zakiya Ellis, a longtime policy expert, on whether we’re asking the right questions and have the right data.
What skills, knowledge and abilities do students develop as they navigate through college? How do students themselves know, and how do institutions arm their graduates to show prospective employers what they know and can do?
On this week’s episode (The Key's 50th), we explore an effort to iterate beyond the academic transcript, which has historically been the main tool available to students, institutions and employers alike to sum up what’s gained during the college experience. And a not very effective one at that.
In this episode, Insiya Bream, assistant vice provost for data and systems at the University of Maryland Global Campus, explains the “comprehensive learner record” it has created for its MBA students. And Matthew Pittinsky, CEO of Parchment, describes why a “better transcript” – which is often discussed in the context of professionally-focused learning like at UMGC – could actually help liberal arts institutions make their case for the value of what they do.
Hosted by Inside Higher Ed Co-founder and Editor Doug Lederman.
This episode is sponsored by Wiley Education Services.
Zakiya Ellis, a longtime policy expert, on whether we’re asking the right questions and have the right data.
This week’s episode of The Key explores whether the emergence of shorter-term and alternative credentials pose a threat—or offer salvation—to traditional colleges and universities.
Half of all graduates don’t work in jobs that require a bachelor’s degree. What can institutions do to best prepare their students for work?
Many students on college campuses struggle with substance use and abuse, but fewer have a supportive community they can turn to.
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