Is it possible for an institution to improve (1) its quality of learning, (2) equitable opportunity for excellence, and (3) affordability for all its students?

Spoiler: Not only is it possible. It’s urgent. (see the “Urgency” link below). Good news: most institutions are already beginning to respond in these three directions without realizing it.

Our starting point: analysis of six detailed case histories of six institutions already doing this: Georgia State University, Governors State University, Guttman Community College (CUNY), competency-based degree programs at Southern New Hampshire University, the University of Central Florida, and the University of Central Oklahoma. As it turns out, each of these six highlights different elements of a single comprehensive strategy.

Our goal: offer you materials (free) and assistance (if you want it) to analyze your institution’s

  • potential aspirational goals within the broad areas of learning outcomes, opportunity, and affordability.

  • emerging strengths for achieving those goals, and

  • potential next steps for your institution to continue its journey toward those aspirations.

If you need some human help, that’s available, too. (ehrmannsteve@gmail.com)

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  • Urgency: The public is increasingly skeptical about the value of learning, fair access, and affordability. And our institutions are achieving less than many academics realize.

  • How (by what means) institutions can pursue simultaneous improvements in learning, opportunity, and affordability (“3fold gains”);

  • Developing: How six institutions have developed this capability over many years.

  • Resources: published articles, videos, the book, materials for workshops, definitions, frequently asked questions, and more.

  • Blog posts dig deeper, including new findings and recommendations developed since the book was completed.

  • About includes information about who we are and what we’ve been doing.

  • Connect: Here’s how to get in touch for some free discussion or, if needed, some human assistance (e.g., for talks, workshops, active mentoring of strategic planning, etc.).