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Taking the Mystery Out of the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Process

Taking the Mystery Out of the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Process. Rebecca Williams Enrollment Manager, Adult Degree Program Registrar’s Office. Why Take PPA?. Become a better writer Learn how to communicate your life experiences Earn cheap academic credits. Bridging the Gap.

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Taking the Mystery Out of the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Process

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  1. Taking the Mystery Out of the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)Process Rebecca Williams Enrollment Manager, Adult Degree Program Registrar’s Office

  2. Why Take PPA? • Become a better writer • Learn how to communicate your life experiences • Earn cheap academic credits

  3. Bridging the Gap • To graduate: 126 credits • Major: 36 credits • General Education: 32 credits You could need up to 58 credits of electives.

  4. The Basics • Limit of 30 credits • Must pass PPA course with a C- or higher • No PPA? No essays and a small charge for Professional Training submissions • Cannot submit PLA while on leave of absence

  5. Submitting Essays • Evaluated based on articulated learning, not the experience itself • Expert evaluators • Learning outcomes must be “college-level” • Spell-check! Rewrites

  6. Essay Must-Haves • Fillable cover sheet (found online) • Abstract • APA format (with headings) • Documentation Essays receive between 1 and 3 credits, sometimes up to 4 based on learning outcomes and application of learning.

  7. Submitting Professional Trainings • Structured classes and/or seminars not officially transcripted by a college • Typical setting: a proprietary school, business, church, or training required by insurance or social service workers • Certificates are usually awarded at their completion • Must contain sufficient content depth to be considered collegiate level

  8. Professional Training Must-Haves • Must be over eight hours in length • Fillable cover sheet (found online) • Documentation of successful course completion • Verification of seat hours • A syllabus, course outline, or summary of course materials, listing major topics covered.

  9. The Process • Student: Submits PLA essay or training to pla@georgefox.edu (Approx. 2 weeks) • Enrollment Manager: Processes PLA, makes sure all pieces are included, assesses subject, sends to evaluator • Evaluator: Evaluates submission (Approx. 2 weeks) • Enrollment Manager: Receives submission, records credit award, notifies Enrollment Counselor (Approx. 1 week) • Submission emailed back to student with comments and cover sheet TOTAL TIME: 5-6 weeks

  10. Deadlines • Starting for those graduating in spring 2014, deadlines will be the final day of your third cohort semester (i.e. the semester before you finish) • Spring Commencement : last day of fall term (Dec.) • August Completion : last day of spring term (Apr./May) • Fall Commencement : last day of summer term (Aug.)

  11. Finding the Cover Sheets www.georgefox.edu/adult-degree/pla/

  12. Finding Your Credit: mygfu.georgefox.edu

  13. Finding Your Credit:Unofficial Transcript

  14. Additional Questions? Contact information: Rebecca Williams Enrollment Manager 503.554.6102 pla@georgefox.edu Office Hours Mon-Fri: 8:30a-5p

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