Bridging Academics and Financial Aid for CBE Success: A Strategic Rollout Journey

Join Dr. Laurie Dodge, Vice President of Quality Assurance and Accreditation at Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) and former Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs & Provost of UMass Global and Sharon Clough, Vice President of Financial Aid Compliance at Regent Education, for a compelling discussion on the strategic rollout of Competency-Based Education (CBE) at UMass Global. UMass Global was one of the first in the nation to receive accreditation for its direct assessment CBE program, setting a groundbreaking precedent in higher education.

In this session, Laurie and Sharon will share their journey in developing a collaborative partnership between academic leadership and financial aid to drive the success of CBE. They will discuss the unique challenges of aligning academic goals with regulatory and financial structures, navigating the complexities of accreditation, and ensuring ongoing quality assurance.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into:
The innovative steps taken to launch the first accredited direct assessment CBE program in the nation
Building effective collaboration between academic and financial aid teams
Navigating regulatory hurdles while ensuring student support and financial compliance
Best practices and lessons learned from the CBE rollout