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2. Prior Learning 101 – Session 10 Re-evaluations/Additional Portfolios

3. Prior Learning 101 Webinar– Session 10
Ray Francis
Faculty, Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development
Part Reevaluations and Additional Portfolios
Part Additional Portfolios
Part Helpful Resources
Prior Learning
Portfolio Program

4. Additional Submissions
Re-evaluations
Re-evaluation* (optional)
One within 45 days from date on award letter
Submit letter of request with additional information
Credits may increase, decrease, or stay the same depending on additional information and/or self- assessment
*Re-evaluations should not be needed very often. The Prior Learning Assessment Team assumes that students have thoroughly considered all experiences, explained the learning effectively, and completed the portfolio according to specifications and directions.
Additional Submissions (optional and unlimited), no fee to submit additional portfolios.
These experiences would be new and not previously submitted.
Prior Learning credits awarded can be used on select degrees*. Currently, credits awarded can be used on the following undergraduate and graduate degrees:
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Community Development
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Leadership
Bachelor of Science, Administration
Electives for other CMU majors
Graduate: Master of Science Administration, all concentrations
Master of Education, various concentrations
*Prior Learning credits may be used on other degree programs but you must check with and get approval from your academic advisor prior to starting a portfolio.
Credits are awarded as: Undergraduate [UNV 297 or UNV 497] and Graduate [UNV 697].
5 CMU credits must be taken and posted on the transcript prior to applying prior learning credits.
Always consult with your advisor to see if Prior Learning credits will work for you.
Re-Evaluations and
Additional Submissions
Prior Learning Portfolio Program

5. We Are Here to Help RESOURCES YOUR success is OUR success!
In Person – if you are in the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan area, you can schedule an appointment with our Prior Learning staff located in the College of Education and Human Services, 195 Ojibway Ct, Room Call (866) , option #1.
Phone – call our Prior Learning staff members who can assist you over the phone. Call (866) , option #1.
– send your questions to us via
Webinar Series: our monthly live webinars will continue and focus on specific topics helpful to you as you begin the Prior Learning Portfolio process
Online Office Hours: online office hours are scheduled several times monthly where you can join others in an online setting to get guidance and address questions pertaining to your portfolio planning and process. Check our webpage for more details.
Writing Center and Writing Workshops – as a CMU student, you have access to the Writing Center. You can submit your writings online and they will be reviewed by a Writing Center consultant and returned to you with comments. Check our main Prior Learning webpage for any Writing Workshops that may be scheduled (in person or online). Visit the Writing Center online at
Webpage – our webpage has a wealth of information to assist you in planning, preparing and submitting a portfolio. The web page has links to worksheets/templates, a comprehensive Student Handbook, FAQs, links to archived webinars, video briefings and much more. .
Prior Learning Portfolio Program
RESOURCES

6. Thank you for attending today’s webinar.
This concludes the FALL Webinar 101 Series.
Please check our webpage for the SPRING
PLA Learning 101 Webinar series for dates.
YOUR success is OUR success!