UW Flexible Option Stories & News

“Fleet and Flexible”: UW Flexible Option Helps Adults Get Ahead

The new flexible online degrees from the University of Wisconsin Flex Option programs are again making headlines--this time at IBMadison.com.

What’s the Key to Success in Competency-Based Education?

Mentor, coach, key navigator, academic adviser, all-around “go-to” person—in the new UW Flexible Option program, this person is the Academic Success Coach.

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Five Strategies for Finding Time to Go Back to School with Kids

Competency-based degree programs are rising to the top of the heap as an ideal way for working adults to get a degree.

UW Flexible Option Admission Launch Brings Positive Response

This past Monday, earning a University of Wisconsin degree got a lot more flexible for working adults with several new degree programs.

Wall Street Journal Article Features UW Flexible Option

Wall Street Journal highlights the University of Wisconsin’s innovative new way to earn a college degree.

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

See how competency-based education works in this animated story about Brooke, a working mom with a job, a family and a career — but no degree.

First UW Flexible Option Student Aaron Apel Hits His Stride

Aaron Apel set out to “flex his potential” in January, when he became the first official applicant to the University of Wisconsin Flexible Option program.

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.

Working Adults Can Finally Earn That Degree and Why They Should

A small number of forward-thinking colleges and universities are creating online courses and grading systems designed for the working adult student.

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.

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.

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