Effective representation of graduate achievement to external stakeholders is an essential but challenging goal of higher education. Achievement must be represented in ways that make sense to potential employers and align with their interests. It is essential, too that advancement and conferral of degrees accurately represent attainment, in relation to the aims of the program and mission of the university.
Authentic and meaningful achievement are aspirations for the main stakeholders being the student, university, and industry. But these three groups often lack understanding of the perspectives of the others and how they’re perspectives are made manifest. All three groups typically have little understanding of the needs of the other parties and what is meaningful to them. Therefore, there is a need for an approach that reflects a route to a) communication and aligned understanding of the three groups, b) serves the intentions of all three and c) is sustainable beyond a program.
Contact: Associate Professor Chris Deneen
