The University of Wisconsin Flexible Option

A competency-based education case study (Note: University of Wisconsin System restructuring, approved by the Higher Learning Commission in June 2018, is not reflected in the content of this website.)

CBE Introduction

Content area takeaways, challenges, and resources

AcademicsFaculty and curriculum development and factors influencing program offerings and quality

BudgetBusiness plan template and the UW Flexible Option business model and funding sources

CommunicationsCommunications plan template and how the UW Flexible Option builds stakeholder relationships

Enrollment Management & TechnologyStudent services and back office operations in the student-centric UW Flexible Option

MetricsDefining and measuring student and program success in a direct assessment CBE model

PolicyPolicies impacting direct assessment CBE models