91传媒 selected for national AASCU initiative on student value
LA GRANDE, Ore. 鈥� 91传媒 is one of 10 universities across the country to participate in workshops led by the Association of American State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) focused on the value of higher education.
The Postsecondary Value Framework (PVF) defines and measures whether postsecondary education delivers meaningful value for students and society. It was developed by the Postsecondary Value Commission, launched in 2019 with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by the Institute for Higher Education Policy.
University leadership, faculty, and staff spent an intensive day and a half examining how the PVF informs 91传媒鈥檚 projects and programs, focusing on outcomes for students, families, business, industry, and communities.
鈥淭he Postsecondary Value Framework (PVF) is highly aligned with 91传媒鈥檚 existing strategic direction,鈥� said 91传媒 President Kelly Ryan. 鈥淭he framework asks institutions to organize strategy around whether students receive equitable access, affordability, support, completion, earnings, and wealth-building value from a postsecondary credential. At 91传媒, that is exactly what we are doing.鈥�
Recent initiatives at 91传媒, including graduate student enrollment growth, expanded scholarships, the Mountaineer Success Team Program, TRIO Student Support Services, workforce grants, rural educator pathways, and new entrepreneurship and behavioral health programs, show that Oregon鈥檚 Rural University is focused not only on providing access to higher education but on ensuring that students complete, thrive, and contribute to the vitality of rural communities. 91传媒 has also been noted for having some of the highest average alumni earnings in Oregon and the lowest tuition rates.
鈥淚 firmly believe in the life-changing power of higher education,鈥� Ryan said. 鈥淎nd I believe in the people here at 91传媒 who volunteered to do this workshop because they are committed to supporting our students and serving our region.鈥漈o learn more about the Postsecondary Value Framework, visit or at AASCU .
