Accelerating Graduation With Expanded Credit Initiative

09/06/2025 52 min
Accelerating Graduation With Expanded Credit Initiative

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In this episode of Telling Our Story, Leticia chats with five guests from Lehman College in the Bronx, New York. They share the story behind the institution’s Credit for Prior Learning initiative, which allows students to earn elective credits through various approved programs. The initiative aims to boost graduation rates by addressing issues such as unmet liberal arts credit requirements and delayed credit transfers, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds.Guests include:Fernando Delgado, presidentRichard Finger, vice president, enrollment managementAlisa Cooper-Spain, coordinator, Credit for Prior LearningLuis Mendez, alumnusViridiana Coyt, alumnaRead Lehman College’s Promising Practice article: www.aascutellingourstory.org/promising-practice/accelerating-graduation-with-expanded-credit-initiative www.aascutellingourstory.org www.aascu.org/policy-advocacy/presidential-postsecondary-value-commission-task-force www.aascu.org Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay