Making Learning Visible: KU’s Bold Leap into Competency-Based Education

What does it really mean to make learning visible? 

In this video, Diane DeBacker explains why traditional transcripts fall short—and how competency-based education helps reveal what learners truly know and can do. She also shares an inspiring project that helped over 700 people see a future for themselves in cybersecurity. 

▶️ Watch to hear Diane’s story and KU’s bold vision for reshaping education. 

What happens when education meets real-world impact? 

From cybersecurity to engineering, Diane DeBacker shares how KU is breaking new ground with flexible, skills-based programs—built within the university system. 

▶️ Watch how KU is changing the game for learners and institutions alike. 

How do you design programs that truly reflect the real world? 

Diane DeBacker reveals how KU is reshaping education by working directly with industry pros, researchers, and designers to build accessible, workforce-ready programs. 

▶️ Watch to learn how KU is opening new doors for learners. 

What if earning an engineering degree didn’t require leaving your job—or your hometown? 

Diane DeBacker shares how KU is building flexible, workforce-driven programs designed with industry and for access. 

▶️ Watch to see how the future of learning is taking shape at KU. 

What does it take to build something bold from the ground up? 

Diane DeBacker reflects on growing the C3Be team from a one-person effort to a powerhouse of innovation—making learning visible, building workforce-ready programs, and helping KU lead real change across communities. 

▶️ Watch how a small team is making a big impact.

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