University of the People

 
To offer quality programs that: 
•  Maintain high academic standards 
•  Include core components to foster critical thinking, communication, and commitment to 
lifelong learning 
•  Focus on competencies and skills required for success in the global economy 
•  Are continually assessed and improved through regular outcome assessment and external 
reviews 
•  Promote a culture of shared learning through collaboration, interaction and peer-to-peer 
teaching and assessment  
•  Are designed around open educational resources (OER)   
To provide students with services that contribute to the achievement of the desired learning 
outcomes by: 
•  Engaging in a constant process of continual improvement  
•  Utilizing technology and automation to improve service and accuracy 
 
To assist students in developing, evaluating, and implementing employment decisions and plans by: 
•  Helping students develop self-knowledge related to career choice and work preferences  
•  Providing educational and occupational information to guide students’ career and educational 
planning and to develop their understanding of the world of work 

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UoPeople Catalog  |  September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021 
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•  Linking students with alumni, employers, and professional organizations that can provide 
opportunities to integrate academic learning with the work environment and explore future 
career possibilities