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The Joint Statement on Credit Evaluation & Learning Mobility is a shared commitment to improving the way learning is recognized across higher education. Developed through the work of the Learning Evaluation and Recognition for the Next Generation (LEARN) Commission, the statement calls on institutions, associations, employers, and other organizations to advance more transparent, learner-centered approaches to credit evaluation and learning recognition. The Joint Statement challenges higher education to lead by embracing practices that go beyond regulatory requirements and demonstrate the profession’s commitment to serving learners.

The LEARN Commission was co-convened by AACRAO and Sova through the Beyond Transfer initiative. The Commission’s final report provides actionable recommendations for institutional leaders, policymakers, accreditors, and other stakeholders to improve learning mobility, reduce unnecessary barriers, and create clearer pathways for learners. The Joint Statement affirms these recommendations and reflects a shared belief that meaningful, lasting change is strongest when it is driven by the higher education community itself.

Organizations that have signed the Joint Statement commit to elevating the commission’s findings and recommendations with their communities in order to increase awareness and support implementation efforts. One of the most important ways to contribute is by encouraging colleagues and stakeholders to complete the Learning Mobility in Practice Survey. The survey will help inform future recommendations and ensure they reflect the experiences of institutions, learners, employers, and partners across higher education.