The University of Maine at Presque Isle is moving beyond grades by basing all of its academic programs on "proficiencies" that students must master to earn a degree.
University officials announced the planned move to proficiency-based curriculums on Thursday. While many details have yet to be hashed out, the broad shift by the public institution is sure to raise eyebrows.
"We are transforming the entire university," said Linda Schott, Presque Isle's president. "In the next four years, for sure, all of our programs will be proficiency-based."
Read more at Inside Higher Ed: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/02/14/university-maine-presque-isle-drops-grades-proficiencies-across-its-curriculums