Students enrolling in higher education are more diverse in age, race, and income than any previous generation. Unlike the full-time traditional student, they are juggling multiple responsibilities, including full and part-time work, child or elder care, military, and community service.
Emerging research shows that direct assessment, competency-based education (CBE) may be an effective way to meet their educational needs faster. While its adoption in higher education has steadily increased in recent years, we can and should do more to accelerate its adoption.
