 Can you imagine a world where everyone had access to higher education? It's a world of amazing possibility, but unprecedented challenge. The only way that we solve the problems is to unleash the human spirit. How is it that we can provide more people with access? Higher education is often marked by its exclusivity, by its selectivity. That model will not scan to the demands of the 21st century. Existing systems of education are insufficient for the demand. And so a combination of technology and the best of the educational principles we've learned over hundreds of years is what's required in the 21st century to now extend the gifts of civilization much more equal and to harness the innovative power of people all around the world. The extension of smartphones and cell phones around the globe is happening faster than any technology uptake has ever occurred in the history of Maine. And that global network makes it possible for people to communicate with the highest possible fidelity and learn from one another in ways that they never have been able to learn before. At Arizona State University, what we seek to do is find as many ways as possible to extend that first year of higher education to as many people as possible in as many different ways as possible. Most students that start college do not graduate. That's a sad state of affairs. This program's intention is to change that. Education is the right. edX's mission is to dramatically increase access to education for students all over the world. Imagine if a learner can take MOOCs without any admissions, without an application process, without worrying about the socioeconomic status or the GPA, and if they can pass the course, then by paying a small fee they can get credit. This will make college a lot more accessible and a lot more affordable than it is today. This program is intended to eliminate those barriers to take a high school student or someone else and provide for them the freshman year experience in the most advanced, technologically enabled, educationally enriched deep learning experiences that humans have ever been able to develop through this partnership with ASU and edX. With a partnership with ASU, they can also now earn credit. This new pathway to college will revolutionize education going forward. Believe that you can achieve. Change your own life and maybe change the lives of many others. Become part of this experience. Earn this credit. Begin that journey.