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No Time for a Degree? Now There’s Competency-Based Education

April 30, 2014 -

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UW Colleges & UW-Extension leader responds to Gov. Walker’s interest in UW Flexible Option as a path to complete his degree

April 8, 2014 -

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Colleges and UW-Extension’s top leader noted Gov. Scott Walker’s recently announced personal interest in the new UW Flexible Option.

“From day one, Gov. Walker has been among the strongest supporters of this innovative approach to educate our workforce,” said Aaron Brower, interim chancellor of UW Colleges and UW-Extension. “UW Flex is a way for Wisconsin residents like him to complete a degree.” [Read more…] about UW Colleges & UW-Extension leader responds to Gov. Walker’s interest in UW Flexible Option as a path to complete his degree

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