National Survey of Postsecondary Competency-Based Educationwww.air.org/cbesurvey Social Media Toolkit for Interested Partners

Competency-based Education (CBE) programs tie learning to competencies rather than to grades and credit hours. Given this focus on learning rather than seat time, CBE can be seen as a learner-centered model with the potential to improve the quality of learning, expand access for nontraditional students, and reduce costs for students. The 2020 National Survey of Postsecondary Competency-Based Education (NSPCBE), administered by the American Institutes of Research to colleges and universities, is the third survey in a series of three annual surveys designed to understand and track the landscape of postsecondary CBE in the United States. The third survey found that despite disruptions to institutional operations due to COVID-19, there is evidence of growth in CBE programs and optimism about the future of CBE.

To learn more about key findings, access the report and infographic, visit www.air.org/cbesurvey

Thank you for your interest in helping us spread the word about the current state of postsecondary CBE. This social media toolkit contains ready-to-use messages and images you can post on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Social Media Content – Sample Posts

Twitter/ Facebook/LinkedIn Experts at @AIRInforms w/ @LuminaFound found that despite disruptions

caused by #COVID19, #CompetencyBasedEd programs are expected to grow in #HigherEd. Learn more: www.air.org/cbesurvey

#CompetencyBasedEd program adoption is motivated by the potential of postsec CBE to support workforce readiness and improve learning outcomes for students. Visit www.air.org/cbesurvey to learn more.

Between 2018-2020, 128 unique institutions have reported offering at least one operating #CompetencyBasedEd program, for a total of 1057 CBE programs. Learn more about the CBE landscape at www.air.org/cbesurvey @AIRInforms #AIRCARPE

Eighty-two percent of institutions expect the number of #CompetencyBasedEd programs in the U.S. to increase in the next 5 years. Learn about other key CBE findings at: www.air.org/cbesurvey @AIRInforms #AIRCARPE

Institutions offer #CompetencyBasedEd programs through a range of modalities (online only, face to face, and hybrid or blended models), with nearly half of institutions relying on hybrid or blended models: www.air.org/cbesurvey @AIRInforms #AIRCARPE

Compared with traditional programs, #CompetencyBasedEd programs tend to serve more adult students (age 25 and older) and students with prior credits: www.air.org/cbesurvey @AIRInforms #AIRCARPE

As long-term shifts in the #ed landscape remain after COVID-19, #CompetencyBasedEd programs can help #HigherEd meet the needs of students. Check out findings from @AIRInforms' 2020 National Survey of Postsecondary Competency-Based Education: www.air.org/cbesurvey

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