Description: In this article, we aim to outline the advantages of smaller programs and gather opinions on the challenges these programs face in their efforts to emphasize these strengths. For our purposes, we define small actuarial programs as those with a relatively low student enrollment count. The following are three key advantages of small programs, which are similar to those of small colleges:(a) Enhanced benefits from small class size; (b) Adaptable curriculum; (c) Increased opportunities for each student. A variety of similar other issues are also discussed with recommendations, challenges, and invitations for further dialogue.

Description: Over the last two years, we experimented with online peer assessment platforms in undergraduate courses and saw them deliver major learning advantages and be highly popular with students. We explain why peer assessment shows great promise for actuarial science education and the main factors to consider when designing peer assessment activities. We also detail our use of online platforms in two undergraduate courses. By sharing our experience, we hope to provide you, our fellow educators, with a solid starting point for experimenting with this format.

Description: It has been a year since the SOA implement major changes to the ASA curriculum. This session will provide an update on the changes and in particular focus on what we have seen as schools update their VEE and UCAP/CAE submissions.

Description: Excel worksheet for CAE universities interested in applying for UEC approval. CAEs will fill out the curriculum worksheets and submit them with their application form and other required materials.

Description: Letter from the Editor ... by Jeffrey D. Miller from Health Section News, January 2002, Issue No. 42.

Description: Rick Foster, chief actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services discusses public policy

Description: A program of undergraduate research in actuarial science and financial mathematics has been implemented at the University of Illinois over the last two years. This program has included two National Science Foundation-sponsored research Experiences for Undergraduates [in Summer 2007 and Summer 2009] on the topic 'Stochastic Modeling in Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics,' as well as a variety of academic-year research projects undertaken by current actuarial science majors. This paper summarizes the program's evolving experiences in providing research opportunities to undergraduates, and highlights some of the topics and issues arising from these research experiences.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is dedicated to advancing education and research for the actuarial profession. As part of its mission, the SOA recognizes the importance of partnering with colleges and universities to help develop future actuaries. With this in mind, the SOA’s Research Department is holding a Student Research Case Study Challenge, which provides an opportunity for teams of students to apply their actuarial skills on a real-world problem in a business setting.

Description: This Call For Papers promotes the Tenth International Longevity Risk and Capital Markets Solutions Conference 3rd and 4th of September, 2014 at the Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago, Chile. The key theme of Longevity 10 is “Why longevity risk transfer makes economic sense [for insurers and investors]

Description: Understanding the importance of networking is the first step toward achieving a fulfilling and rewarding professional career and personal life.