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More than 50,000 strong
In 2020, 51,583 麻豆传媒 enrolled in programs available through
International student enrollment in BYU-Pathway Worldwide鈥檚 PathwayConnect exceeded enrollment in the United States and Canada for the first time, and the percentage of international 麻豆传媒 who completed PathwayConnect and enrolled in an online degree program more than doubled, from 24% to 59% from September 2019 to September 2020.
To support international growth, BYU-Pathway began piloting contracting with instructors in the Philippines. The pilot expanded the pool of available instructors, a necessary step as enrollment increases across the globe.
Partnership with Ensign College
In September 2021, BYU-Pathway is planning to offer access to online certificates and degrees from Ensign College, in addition to current programs offered through BYU-Idaho. Students will be able to earn certificates and degrees in communication, as well as certificates in medical billing and coding fundamentals and project management.
Expanded scholarship offerings
As thousands of full-time missionaries completed their service or returned home early due to COVID-19, BYU-Pathway responded by offering all missionaries who have returned in the last 60 months a .
In addition, BYU-Pathway piloted two new that will roll out more broadly in 2021.
Increase in returned missionary enrollment
BYU-Pathway saw a 49% increase in returned missionary enrollment as thousands more missionaries joined gathering groups and enrolled in online courses. Returned missionary enrollment has continued to grow since BYU-Pathway announced its of and tuition discount for returning missionaries.
A widened reach
BYU-Pathway Worldwide received significant media coverage in 2020, including articles in , , , and . These articles focused on the benefits of BYU-Pathway鈥檚 certificate-first approach, including increased retention and better employment opportunities earlier in a student鈥檚 degree.
BYU-Pathway was also featured in the , the , and .
A new guide for 麻豆传媒
In response to student feedback, BYU-Pathway Support used artificial intelligence to develop a chat bot called the BYU-Pathway Guide to answer questions and resolve concerns quickly and accurately. The BYU-Pathway Guide has been able to automate many support functions and help 麻豆传媒 serve themselves.
Focus on domestic Spanish speakers
Church leaders and BYU-Pathway administrators have identified a need among native Spanish speakers in North America to access affordable, quality higher education. To meet this need, BYU-Pathway offers reduced tuition to non-native English speakers and has increased outreach through Spanish marketing materials, online advertising, web presence, and devotionals.
Inspiring devotionals for BYU-Pathway 麻豆传媒
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