New publication is the first comprehensive exploration of learning mobility in U.S. higher education

University of Phoenix proudly recognizes Dr. Marc Booker, Vice Provost for Strategy, for his authorship of a chapter in a new book from The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). The book, titled "Learning Mobility: Empowering Educational Journeys Beyond Traditional Pathways," presents a comprehensive framework for recognizing, validating, and credentialing learning in higher education, and is available through the AACRAO website.

Dr. Booker’s chapter, “The Cultural Transformation: Moving From Transfer Policies to Learning Mobility Mindsets,” explores how institutions can evolve beyond traditional transfer credit practices to embrace learning-mobility-receptive cultures. These cultures prioritize equitable opportunities, whole-person paradigms, and interoperable systems that recognize learning regardless of its source.

“Now, with over 43 million learners holding some college credit but no credential, higher education has a powerful opportunity to move beyond transactional transfer policies and embrace a cultural shift that recognizes learning in all its forms,” said Booker. “Learning Mobility provides a forward-looking framework to center learners, remove systemic barriers, and build efficient, equitable pathways throughout higher education. By honoring the full breadth of learners’ experiences, we can empower progress and truly deliver on the promises and opportunities that higher education can provide.”

Booker’s chapter shares practical strategies for fostering a culture of credit mobility, including offering insights on institutional transformation, change management, faculty engagement, and data-driven accountability. It also emphasizes the importance of shifting from rigid student classifications to learner-centered processes that value diverse educational experiences.

“Dr. Marc Booker's chapter within the new AACRAO book showcases his leadership and expertise in a critical area for higher education today,” said AACRAO Executive Director Melanie Gottlieb. “The book as a whole is an essential resource, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies to inspire and guide institutions in transforming their approaches, ultimately creating more equitable and effective pathways that positively impact learners' academic, career, and life successes.”

Booker, who has served AACRAO through multiple leadership roles and working groups, co-directed the 2025 AACRAO Technology & Transfer Summit and joined a featured panel exploring Learning Mobility as a framework for reimagining transfer and credentialing, which focused on the role postsecondary education plays in removing barriers and creating opportunities for learners, earners, and employers.

Widely recognized as an expert in transfer credit and Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), Booker previously served as vice president of Admissions and Evaluation at University of Phoenix; during his tenure, his office received three Showcase in Excellence Awards from the Southwest Alliance for Excellence for processes related to admissions application, transcript, and prior learning assessment processes.

As Vice Provost for Strategy at the University of Phoenix, Booker oversees critical path academic initiatives to improve the student experience, such as learning platform implementations, curricular enhancements, and developing empathetic solutions to drive improved student outcomes through data. He is the recipient of the 2024 UPCEA Operational Excellence Award, 2024 AACRAO Thomas A. Bilger Award, and in 2023 was part of a leadership team named winners of the Catalyst Award for Teaching & Learning. In 2020, Booker received a Hall of Fame recognition from Blackboard.

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