About
2U is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform providing schools with the comprehensive operating infrastructure they need to attract, enroll, educate, support, and graduate students globally. Blending live face-to-face classes, dynamic course content, and real-world learning experiences, 2U’s No Back Row approach ensures that every student can experience the high-quality university education for the most successful outcome. The platform partners with universities to offer online degree programs.
2U supplies universities with the tools, expertise, capital, and global recruiting needed to compete in a space currently dominated by unexceptional programs, while developing state-of-the-art technology platforms that enhance traditional offline curricula to create transformative instruction using the best educational and Web 2.0 technologies. The platform provides the vital logistical components of any online program, including comprehensive student support services from enrollment through graduation and beyond as well as practical learning experiences within distant communities around the country.
2U partners with colleges and universities to deliver the world’s best online degree programs so students everywhere can reach their full potential. It was launched in 2008 and is based in Hanover, M.D.
Mission
2U's core mission is centered around eliminating the barriers to quality education by partnering with top-tier universities to deliver transformative online learning experiences. Their primary goal is to empower students and professionals globally by providing access to world-class education, regardless of their location or background. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative learning models, 2U aims to redefine higher education and foster a more inclusive, connected, and diverse learning community.
Employee Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country). Full-time benefits include:
- Excellent work/life balance
- 2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year
- Subsidised medical aid with Discovery Health Medical Scheme
- 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non-profit organization, study leave, sports leave and a company-wide festive season break
Core Values
- No Back Row: 2U is committed to providing equal access to education for all, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
- Be Human: At 2U, empathy and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do, fostering a culture of kindness and understanding.
- Bias for Action: 2U values taking initiative and making things happen, encouraging employees to be proactive and take ownership of their work.
- Audacious Goals: 2U sets ambitious goals and strives to exceed them, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in online education.
- Embrace the Journey: 2U recognizes that growth and progress are a continuous journey, encouraging employees to embrace challenges and learn from failures.
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Leadership
Alex Taussig
Board Observer
Paul S. Lalljie
Chief Financial Officer
David Foster
Vice President of Curriculum &Faculty Relations
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