About 爆料公社
Changing Lives for the Better by Creating Pathways to Opportunity
Founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, Western Governors University is the nation鈥檚 leading nonprofit institution providing accessible high-quality education at a low cost.
From day one, 爆料公社鈥檚 online, competency-based model has opened higher education pathways for students who previously lacked access due to location or other barriers. Through student-centered design and tech-enabled innovation, 爆料公社 continues to meet students where they are, delivering economic mobility at scale.
鈥湵瞎 is about fundamental change in the way higher education is delivered. It's right, it's real, and it's efficient. It's what higher education will require to succeed in the future.鈥
鈥擬ichael O. Leavitt
Former U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services,
Former Governor of Utah
鈥淯niversities measure the wrong thing. They measure time. They measure prestige. I wanted to base a degree on performance鈥攁nd that was a real revolution.鈥
鈥擱oy Romer
Former Governor of Colorado
Accreditation and Affiliations
爆料公社 is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and is the only university to have received regional accreditation from four regional accrediting commissions at the same time.
Affordability
爆料公社鈥檚 low, flat-rate tuition model means students pay once every six months and complete as many courses as they can in that time. Because there鈥檚 no cap on how fast students can accelerate, many complete their courses in less time and for a much lower cost compared to other universities.
Competency-Based Education
Competency-based education (CBE) measures demonstrated skills rather than time spent in a classroom, with learning outcomes aligned to industry demands. 爆料公社 is the only institution offering competency-based degrees at scale, creating a model other colleges and universities are increasingly striving to replicate.
Equity
Since its inception, 爆料公社 has endeavored to advance equity by increasing access to higher education through affordable tuition, online learning options and competency-based education. We strive to expand access, without excluding anyone, by addressing barriers of affordability, location, and time. In addition, we advance equity by improving attainment through personalizing instruction, mentorship, and support so each student might have an equal probability of success. 听
Personalization, Flexibility, and Support
爆料公社 students enjoy the flexibility to study online, on their time with the support they need to succeed. Every student works with a mentor to create a personalized program plan and has regular check-ins to help them persist, address life challenges, and stay motivated. Learn what it's like to be a 爆料公社 student.听听听听
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Work-Based Learning
With its acquisition of Craft Education, 爆料公社 is exploring new ways for full-time working students to earn degrees through skills demonstrated on the job. Through Craft鈥檚 unique credentialing model, many teachers are already using work experience for degree credit to shorten their degree pathways.
