A Policy Paradigm: Faculty Perspectives on and Experiences With Colorado Prior Learning Assessment Policy (Poster 31)

• In Event: AERA Virtual Poster Session 4
  In Poster Session: Division J Section 5 Poster Section

Abstract

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is an important policy that enables adult learners to complete their credentials by demonstrating their life experience is worthy of earning college credit. PLA policy in the state of Colorado remains a priority for the government and state agencies and understanding Colorado faculty perspectives of and experiences with PLA is important for institutions of higher education and state policy makers to continue to expand PLA for the state. This qualitative intrinsic case study with embedded cases investigated this phenomenon through the analysis of 15 interviews with Colorado faculty from two-and four-year institutions and a variety of documents to unveil four major themes that yielded important considerations for best practices of developing and implementing PLA policy statewide.

Author

• Kathryn E. Starkey, Colorado State University - Pueblo