Earned Admission: Expanding Access at Utah State University
As part of its goal of being accessible to all, Utah State University partnered with StraighterLine to pilot a program that offered prospective students a chance to earn their admission through pre-coursework.
Research: Today’s Disengaged Learner is Tomorrow’s Adult Learner
View key findings from a study that explored why students leave higher ed and how we get them back.
[Recorded Webinar] Leveraging Alternative Pathways to Meet Students Where They Are
Higher ed leaders discuss strategic pathways to meet students where they are and address key pain points that hinder their enrollment and completion.
Fort Hays State University and StraighterLine Join Forces to Help Stop-Out Students
The Fort Hays State Academy to Offer Affordable, Flexible General Education Courses Online.
Online University Expands College Access to Adults Through Flexible Admissions Pathway
Nonprofit Northcentral University accepts credits from StraighterLine’s affordable, competency-based courses to help students complete academic requirements for entry.
USU Announces New Admissions Policy to Significantly Expand College Access
Utah’s public land-grant university introduces a new three-course Earned Admission pathway to guarantee entrance to high school graduates.
Rigor and College Credit: Why We Need a Better Understanding of Academic Rigor
How do we define academic rigor? StraighterLine's Chief Learning Officer Dr. Amy reviewed the existing research and formulated a definition to serve as a baseline for faculty and students alike.
Helping Students Earn an Affordable Degree: A Year in Review at StraighterLine
As 2021 comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to reflect on all that StraighterLine students and the team that support them have accomplished this year.
New Research Answers Question Every College Wants to Know: Why Do Students Leave and How Do We Get Them Back?
UPCEA and StraighterLine conducted a critical empirical research study profiling the disengaged learner to better understand their situations and motivations in relation to higher education. The study focused on individuals who have college credits but are no longer attending college to identify why they stopped attending and what motivates them to re-engage.