Transitioning from a just-in-case credential model to a true just-in-time model requires more than modularity; it requires infrastructural and philosophical shifts in how the institution operates. Colleges and universities are…
Stackable, Trackable & Packable: Students Need Moveable Credentials That Mean Something Now
Katherine Newman | System Chancellor for Academic Programs, University of MassachusettsThe demand for stackable credentials will continue to grow in coming years, and higher education institutions that can adapt quickly will be positioned to meet this shared need from both…
The Credential As You Go model is putting ownership of learning in the hands of the learners, and represents a critical step toward creating a more accessible and outcome-oriented education…
Lifelong Learning in Higher Education: Diversifying Credentials to Engage Learners
Stacey Rosenberg | Associate Dean of Nursing in the College of Online and Continuing Education, Southern New Hampshire UniversityExpanding the kinds of credentials the institution issues creates a new level of flexibility that truly appeals to modern learners. Uncertainty in various employment settings has been exacerbated by the…
Six Inclusive Strategies for an Intergenerational Classroom
Vickie Cook | Executive Director of Online, Professional and Engaged Learning, University of Illinois SpringfieldStaying Competitive in a Post-Pandemic World with Microcredentials
Steven Murphy | President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech UniversityDefining a Role for High-Quality Microcredentials in Higher Education
Cynthia Proctor | Director of Communications and Academic Policy Development, Provost's Office, SUNY System AdministrationHow Continuing Education Can Facilitate the Adoption of Microcredentials
Sheila LeBlanc | Director of Continuing Education, University of CalgaryThe Power of Industry-Recognized Stackable Credentials
Roy Swift | Executive Director, Workcred Eric BingProviding Choice for the Lifelong Learner with Microcredentials
Adam Fein | Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation, University of North TexasFinding Innovative Ways to Offer Non-Credit
Kim Siegenthaler | Associate Provost for Online Strategies, Georgia State UniversityThe Growing Trend of Microcredentials
Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone | Executive Director of Continuing Education and Professional Learning at OISE, University of TorontoIncreasing Student Retention Rates Through Personalization
Marlene Tromp | President, Boise State University
Higher ed institutions need to be more innovative to drive student success, and digital credentials aligned with industry needs are the key to serving the modern learner. On this week’s…
Developing Digital Badging and Microcredential Strategies
Claire Sullivan | Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation in Digital Badges and Microcredentials, University of Maine SystemIn helping adult learners with some education but no degree, it’s important for states to begin developing an ecosystem with employers that will allow learners to stack their credentials to…
Although many institutions initially sought to simply transition face-to-face classes online in a pinch when the pandemic struck, they would do well to reimagine online learning designed intentionally for a…
Microcredentials Empower Change and Growth
Gregory Crawford | President, Miami UniversityDegree programs are no longer sufficient in supporting student success and meeting industry needs. Microcredentials can do both, affordably and conveniently. As higher education aims to meet the needs of…
Driving Economic Recovery with Microcredentials
Linda Franklin | President and Chief Executive Officer, Colleges OntarioDeveloping the Right Programming for Non-Traditional Learners: The Regional Approach
Vic Rodgers | Vice President of Workforce Development, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community CollegeWill Microcredentials be the Rx Needed to Fix Our Ailing Degree Systems?
David Leaser | Senior Program Executive of Innovation and Growth Initiatives, IBMClarifying Credentials to Meet Market Demands
Mark Leuba | Vice President of Product Management, IMS Global Learning ConsortiumBattling Burnout and Building Resilience in Higher Education
Beth Romanski | Director of Professional and Continuing Education, Maryland University of Integrative HealthHow Do Microcredentials Stack Up? Part 1
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University Jackie PichetteHow Do Microcredentials Stack Up? Part 2
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University Jackie PichetteMicrocredentials as a Democratic Tool
Hasan Malik | Provost and Vice President Academic, Saskatchewan PolytechnicIs Incremental Credentialing Compatible with Institutional Accreditation? (Part 1)
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University Nan Travers
Non-traditional programming with incremental credentialing needs to provide the same access and affordability as traditional programming, requiring a greying of the lines between the two. A Conversation with the Middle…
Is Incremental Credentialing Compatible with Institutional Accreditation? (Part 3)
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University Nan TraversAs higher education shifts into a new normal, it’s critical to consider what changes are required to create a more accredited future for all learners A Conversation with the Middle…
As microcredentials continue to be a hot topic in higher education, it’s important for institution to leverage the right expertise to implement and scale microcredentials strategically. On this week’s episode…