UW Flexible Option Stories & News

UWEX leader responds to Gov.'s interest in UW Flexible Option

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

Competency-Based Education Offers an Important Alternative

David Schejbal explains how expert faculty lead the design of curriculum and set the standards for success with UW Flex Option.

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Competency-Based Education Goes Mainstream in Wisconsin

The UW Flexible Option could help a significant number of Wisconsin adults acquire marketable skills and cross the college finish line.

The UW Flexible Option Serves Up a Fulfilling Opportunity for Success

Higher education is evolving into a buffet of flexible course and learning approaches as demand grows.

Dreams into Reality: Chancellor Cross Discusses UW Flexible Option

UW through UW Flexible Option is the first major public institution to offer degree programs to provide students the chance to work at their own pace.

UW-Madison employee finds quality and endless possibility In UW Flexible Option.

Aaron Apel is preparing to earn his bachelor's degree in Information Science and Technology through the UW Flexible Option.

UW Flexible Option, If You’re Competent You Can Move Forward

It’s not about quantity – it’s about quality, at least in terms of proving how well you know the material related to the degree you’re attempting to earn.

UW Flexible Option Admission Sees Successful Launch As Students Rush to Apply

The University of Wisconsin Flexible Option officially opened its admission process this week.

NPR Story Highlights New Way to Earn a Bachelor's Degree

Recently the University of Wisconsin Flexible Option was featured on NPR. Explore this new way to earn your college degree by what you already know.

UW-Extension provides legislators with UW Flexible Option news

Sen. Sheila Harsdorf invited UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor Ray Cross to present the latest UW Flexible Option developments.

$1.2 Million Lumina Grant to Support Development of UW Flexible Option

The Lumina Foundation grant project will chronicle the creation of and evaluate the impact of the UW Flexible Option.

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