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AAI in the News
AAI's C3Be Supports Development and Implementation of Jayhawk Flex, Enhancing Higher Education Accessibility
Jayhawk Flex at the University of Kansas, supported by AAI's C3Be, launches five online, competency-based master's programs in Fall 2025. Designed for accessibility, these programs let students progress at their own pace, addressing barriers like inflexible schedules and location. C3Be ensures high-quality, workforce-aligned education, making higher education more accessible for non-traditional students.
Dr. Michael Orosco Discusses His Recent Journal Article on Math Problem Solving Interventions for English Language Learners
In the Achievement & Assessment’s Publication Highlight series, we chat with staff, researchers, and faculty across AAI about a recently published article.
Center for Evaluation and Educational Leadership welcomes new director Bart Swartz
The Center for Evaluation & Educational Leadership (CEEL), housed within the University of Kansas’ Achievement & Assessment Institute, has announced the appointment of Bart Swartz as its new director. Swartz succeeds Brad Neuenswander, who has served as director since the center’s founding.
From Protest to Progress: The Inspiring Journey of Zelema Harris and the Birth of TRIO SES + STEM
Zelema Harris's pioneering work at the University of Kansas led to the establishment of Supportive Educational Services (SES), now TRIO SES + STEM, housed within AAI's Center for Education Opportunity Programs (CEOP). Amidst the tumult of the 1960s, Harris navigated resistance to create a program supporting minority students. Today, TRIO SES + STEM continues her legacy, providing essential resources to underserved students.