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.
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…
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…
The Moral Imperative Driving Digital Credentialing
Kathleen deLaski | Founder and President, Education Design LabProfessional skills are becoming outdated faster than ever before and traditional education can’t keep up. So, what role must colleges and universities play in helping individuals keep up with the…
Lost in Translation: Bridging the Skills Translation Gap with Skills Mapping
Kacey Thorne | Director of Program Architecture, Western Governors UniversityBridging a language gap can be a real puzzle. Languages are complex systems, rich with cultural, societal, and geographical influences. It is this richness and complexity that make translation between…
The Skills Currency and Higher Education’s Call to Action
Kacey Thorne | Director of Program Architecture, Western Governors UniversityBob Dylan said it best: “The times, they are a-changin’.” The days where a college degree was the pinnacle of education are over, as are the days where a career…
The Era of Shift Disturbers: Why A Modern Credentialing Framework Needs to Happen Now
Tracey Taylor O'Reilly | Assistant Vice President of Continuing Studies, York UniversityAdapting to the Future of Work demands an evolved labor and postsecondary ecosystem, built on responsiveness and student centricity. At present, employers are trying to address significant skills gaps. But…
How Credential Transparency Can Drive Lifelong Learning Access and Impact
Eleni Papadakis | Executive Director, Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board Marina ParrWith technology rapidly advancing, resulting in occupations enhancing quickly, employees won’t be able to keep pace with the changing requirements of their jobs if they don’t update their skills. Non-degree…