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OTL Explainers

Explainers are brief, straightforward explanations of complex topics. OTL Explainers provide information about the institution, institutional data, key terms and ideas, and more.
 

UCSB/Higher Education Explainers

UCSB: Institutional Structure, Governance, and Faculty-Focused Processes (10 minute video)

U.S. Higher Education, General Education, and General Education at UCSB: A 15 Minute History (video)

Institutional Data Explainers

What are “Effectors of Opportunity” and Why Do They Matter at UCSB?

What Does it Mean for Undergraduates to Experience a “Structural Challenge”? 

Learning Explainers

What are “Asset-Based Practices” and Why are They Important?

Who are UCSB Transfer Students and What are their Experiences at UCSB?

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