West Linn Mayor's Redding U Diploma

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I just did a review of Redding's programs. They did, in fact, have me do a little work before awarding me a degree.

They asked me for a well composed resume, which was to act as my "learning portfolio."

Prior Learning Portfolio

A prior learning portfolio is a written record presented by the student requesting college credit for learning outside the classroom. Credit is given only for college-level learning, and the portfolio must be well documented and organized.

Now lets see what the typical RA portfolio requirements are...

The first page of the portfolio contains:

    * Your name and Social Security Number
    * Phone number(s) and Fax number (s)
    * Mailing address
    * E-mail
    * Desired degree or certificate program(s)

Page two of the portfolio contains:

List of the courses and credits to be evaluated (on form provided)

Personal and Professional Goal Statement

The first section of your portfolio is a one-page statement of your personal and profession short and long-term goals. This may include your current career status as well as another career area for the future that you wish to attain. This information will serve several purposes in the course and in the prior learning that you wish to have evaluated for credit.
Autobiography

The third section of your portfolio is a 3-5 page autobiography outlining your educational, military, and employment background, beginning with your high school graduation. The autobiography will introduce you and establish the foundation for your credit petitions. The narrative is your concise account of the significant experiences in your life. You have the opportunity to highlight those events and ccurrences that contributed to your personal and professional growth and development.

Suggested categories include:

    * Education
    * Professional experiences (Include job titles and responsibilities.)
    * Military experience
    * Training experiences
    * Teaching experiences

Sounds a lot like creating a resume to me. Regionally Accredited colleges doling out college credits for a resume. Tisk tisk.

Next thing you know they'll be awarding entire degrees for under three hours of coursework.