Credentials
The world of credentials no longer begins and ends with degrees. Though degrees are still sought-after credentials, demand for certificates, professional certifications and other awards is rising. Being able to provide students a rich tapestry of offerings and outcomes is critical for the modern institution.
Surviving the Shortage: How Institutions Can Best Serve Healthcare Workers
Van Ton-Quinlivan | Chief Executive Officer, Futuro HealthHealthcare workers are facing a shortage crisis in both the workforce and in the classroom. There’s a lack of recognition for the people who protect and serve us all. But…
Transforming Online Learning: Moving from MOOCs to Microbachelors
Jeff Harmon | Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Institutional Effectiveness, Thomas Edison UniversityHigher education may be used to MOOCs, but a newer, more flexible model is emerging. As credit-bearing education is becoming more favourable, microbachelors may be the answer to transferring to…
An Updated Map to Help Us Navigate the Learn-And-Work Highway
Holly Zanville | Strategy Director for the Future of Learning and Work, Lumina FoundationThe learn-and-work marketplace is growing more complex and chaotic. If it were a highway, we’d describe it like this: there is a lot of traffic, innovation cars are moving at…
Bringing Stackable Credentials into Graduate Degree Programs
Bonnie Covelli | Chair of the School of Professional Studies, University of St. FrancisUnderstanding Stackable Credentials If you work with adults in higher education, you have likely heard the buzz about stackable credentials. It is a popular topic at conferences and in industry…
Introducing Digital Credentials to Universities
J. Kim McNutt | Dean of the College of Extended and International Education, CSU Dominguez HillsAs younger generations adapt to a digital world, universities are falling behind in meeting their expectations. Paper is giving way to digital and employers are looking for ways to save…
Horizontal Stacking of Credentials: Framework and Success Considerations
Pat Tyre | Director, Connecticut Information Technology Institute (CITI), University of ConnecticutMaintaining an educated workforce is critical to most communities. The challenge to continually upskill a workforce (specifically in health care and technology) is uncomfortably obvious to politicians, educators and corporate…
Start Stacking: A Conscious Approach to Addressing Skills Gaps
Todd Oldham | Vice President of Economic Development, Workforce and Career Technical Education, Monroe Community CollegeStackable credentials are becoming increasingly popular as workforce demands evolve faster than traditional education. Community colleges have always been intent on finding ways to best serve their communities. Stackable credentialing…