Name: 3 ways to lower the barriers to higher education
Uploaded: 2021-12-09T20:52:04Z
Duration: 13 min 10 s
Description: Less than seven percent of people worldwide have a bachelor's degree -- and for many, this is simply because the cost of university is too high, says higher education executive Adrian K. Haugabrook. In this barrier-breaking talk, he introduces an innovative approach to expanding access to higher education by driving down costs and rethinking three key things: time, place and how we learn.

Less than seven percent of people worldwide have a bachelor's degree -- and for many, this is simply because the cost of university is too high, says higher education executive Adrian K. Haugabrook. In this barrier-breaking talk, he introduces an innovative approach to expanding access to higher education by driving down costs and rethinking three key things: time, place and how we learn.

Fewer than seven percent of people worldwide hold a bachelor's degree, often because the cost and barriers are simply too high. A powerful story of determination shows how traditional systems, focused on credit hours and campus boundaries, often keep learners out. By rethinking time, place, and teaching, higher education can become more flexible and inclusive. New models that recognize life experience, leverage community spaces, and harness technology can unlock opportunity for millions.