A Targeted Approach to Prior Learning Assessment
Session Type
Concurrent - Includes content presentation and Q & A with audience
Session Description
Students can save time, money, and energy by using the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process. The presenter will share how recruitment, retention, and completion success has been helped by using a PLA process that provides one on one support to students. This session will include conversation about current PLA practices and discuss the alternative, targeted approach used at North Park University’s School of Adult Learning in working with adult degree completion students who use the PLA process.
Session Focus
Prior Learning Assessment
Session Audience
Advisers
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1d0fac1d1f6c8080ddba7749c5992b5b.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Patricia McCanna, North Park University")
Patricia McCanna, North Park University
Contact information
pmccanna@northpark.edu
773-244-5767
Brief Bio
Patti has been working with adults returning to college for over 30 years. She is the PLA Coordinator and Advisor in the School of Adult Learning at North Park University.