Empowering Adult Learners Through Innovation, Access, and Opportunity
Supporting education and innovation.
The Center for Academic Innovation is dedicated to transforming higher education to better serve adult learners, particularly those returning to college after a break. We work with colleges, universities, and statewide systems to:
Expand Access for Credit for Prior Learning and Credit Mobility,
Streamlining degree pathways (including DACUM as an offering),
Building Institutional Capacity, &
Supporting Change Management and Sustainability.
In addition to our institutional work, the Center supports learners directly through scholarships, micro-grants, and practical tools that make the return to education more achievable. We elevate the voices of adult learners, advance data-informed policy and practice, and build collaborative networks of educators, innovators, and advocates. By focusing on both system-level change and individual student success, we aim to create a more inclusive, flexible, and responsive higher education landscape.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) awards college credit for college-level and credit-worthy knowledge gained through work, training, or life experience, helping students save time and money toward degrees.
National Speaking, Training, and Advisory Services
Through national speaking, training, and advisory services, the Center shares proven strategies that drive scalable solutions to enhance adult student success, strengthen CPL systems, and advance equity in higher education.
Resources for Adult Student Readiness
Advancing innovative practices that remove barriers for adult learners by providing practical tools and models customized to each institution’s unique needs and student population.
“This keynote by @mattbergman1 … is one of the all-time great higher ed presentations I’ve seen. Remarkable blend of inspiration and practical advice on serving adult college students.”
-Tom Hilliard
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
mbergman@centerforacademicinnovation.org
Phone
502-797-3722