Prior Learning Assessment
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| Source: UH System Institutional Research & Analysis Office (IRAO) | |
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Students who earn credit for college-level learning acquired outside the traditional college environment using PLA save time, money and earn degrees at a higher rate than students who do not earn credit for their prior learning. |
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PLA
PLA is the process through which students can earn college credit for what they already know.
Evaluating Learning
College-level learning is evaluated via multiple forms of faculty created or faculty approved assessments or methods.
Types of Assessments
- Exams created by UH faculty
- Standardized exams approved by UH faculty
- Portfolio-Based Assessment
- Evaluation of industry or military training
| Prior Learning Assessment Steering Committee AY 2015-2016 |
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| Hawaii CC | Anne Chung | archung@hawaii.edu |
| Honolulu CC | Wayne S. Lewis | waynel@hawaii.edu |
| Kapiolani CC Prior Learning Assessment at Kap CC |
John Richards | johnlric@hawaii.edu |
| Kauai CC Prior Learning Assessment Site |
Patricia McGrath | pmcgrath@hawaii.edu |
| Leeward CC | Jeff Judd | jjudd@hawaii.edu |
| UH Maui College | Kristine Corey-Smith | ksmith@hawaii.edu |
| Windward CC | Carla Rogers | crogers@hawaii.edu |
| UH Hilo | Mahealani Jones Faith Mishina |
amyj@hawaii.edu mishina@hawaii.edu |
| UH Manoa Credit for Prior Learning Policies at UHM |
Debora Halbert | halbert@hawaii.edu |
| UH West Oahu | Jacqueline Honda | jn7@hawaii.edu |
| UH System | Robert Bullen | rbullen@hawaii.edu |