Sunday, May 3, 2020

Colleges must be flexible with credit acceptance, higher ed groups say - Hallie Busta, Education Dive

Six leading higher education organizations this week issued a set of principles to guide their members in accepting academic credit in light of the coronavirus's impact on instruction.  The eight principles include acknowledging that the situation is placing stress on students and intensifying historical inequities. Transparency about credit policies is critical, the groups said. The guidance comes as the coronavirus forces colleges to move courses online, which has led to more flexibility in assessments and grading.
https://www.educationdive.com/news/colleges-must-be-flexible-with-credit-acceptance-higher-ed-groups-say/576300/