Technology Magazine October 2017 | Page 139

TECHNOLOGY

“ In an age where a lot of companies are trying to define what their purpose is I think most employees and students feel good to come to an institution where there ’ s a focus on driving improvement in the world ”

– Rob Hilliard , CIO of Laureate Online

Laureate Education is not just reducing barriers to education access but is also questioning the ways we learn .
“ When you think about revolutionising and transforming education there are a lot of things out there that are beyond technology ,” says Hilliard .
“ You can think about the way people go to class but you can also consider what types of education you can offer . For instance , Walden has developed a competency-based education experience that ’ s centered on the idea of learning at your own pace .
“ It ’ s an innovative solution , and I think if people understood it better and knew how it worked , they could achieve the educational outcomes they desire .”
At the forefront of a changing industry As a public benefit corporation and a Certified B Corporation ®, Laureate Education is committed to making a positive and enduring impact , not only for students but also in the communities it serves . Best expressed by a commitment to be ‘ Here for Good ’, the company is a strong believer that when its students succeed , countries prosper and societies benefit .
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