Publications, Reports & Findings

A Partnership Between Northeastern University & Active Learning Sciences Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, learn, and teach. But what happens when AI becomes the teacher? Northeastern University and Active Learning Sciences (ALS) are launching a study...

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes higher education, the College of Professional Studies (CPS) at Northeastern University is taking proactive steps to redesign its writing and language support ecosystem. The goal? To expand access, improve learning outcomes,...

About the Coalition The Massachusetts Microcredential Coalition is a cross-sector initiative that brings together educational institutions, industry partners, workforce development organizations, and state agencies to create a collaborative ecosystem focused on...

Understanding the Impact of Experiential Learning on College-to-Career Transitions A research collaboration between Northeastern University and the University of California, Irvine As higher education faces growing questions about return on investment, one answer is...

Reimagining College Admissions: The IBPLC Pilot Initiative Northeastern University, in partnership with Big Picture Learning (BPL) and the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), is helping to transform how students are evaluated for college....

A closer look at how managers at small organizations differ in their attitudes, awareness, and adoption of microcredentials and how they are uniquely positioned to benefit from their use in hiring. Download Report

A high-level strategic primer for deans, provosts, and other senior higher education administrators and academic leaders who are considering the case for microcredentials and looking to get started in offering them. Download

This executive summary for talent leaders provides a brief introduction to micro-credentials, synthesizing recent research, salient insights, and crucial data from the marketplace. Download

This report defines the emerging “skillstech” landscape, discusses how it is evolving, and identifies key issues for interested stakeholders to consider. The analysis is based on extensive secondary research and primary interviews and demos with skillstech providers...

A first-of-its-kind analysis exploring how HR talent acquisition systems handle educational credentials and skills data. Based on interviews and demos with key talent acquisition technology providers and a review of APIs, this report aims to provide a roadmap for...