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.
Earning a Bachelor’s Degree Shouldn’t Be All or Nothing
Eric Bing | CEO, The College of Health Care ProfessionsJordesha Turner dreamed of earning a bachelor's degree right after high school, but by the time she arrived on our Houston campus, an abusive home life, persistent unemployment and stretches…
Supporting Students Through Meaningful Transfer Pathways
Tony Iacono | President, County College of MorrisMore often than not, adult students need to drop out of school due to family or financial issues. This trend is common to both universities and community colleges, and students…
The Rising Urgency for Non-Degree Credential Quality Standards
Michelle Van Noy | Associate Director of the Education and Employment Research Center, Rutgers University Heather McKayThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic and unprecedented impact on education and work. By early May, the unemployment rate was nearing 15%, and students at colleges and universities around…
How a Transfer Agreement is Bridging the Skills Gap for 14 Colleges
Elizabeth Bolden | President and CEO, Pennsylvania Commission for Community CollegesEarlier this year, Pennsylvania’s community colleges finalized a statewide articulation agreement with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). The historic agreement provides current and future Pennsylvania community college graduates the opportunity…
Embedding Certifications into Bachelor’s Degrees Could Improve Transitions into the Labor Market
Holly Zanville | Strategy Director for the Future of Learning and Work, Lumina Foundation Karen ElzeyThere’s a growing interest in embedding industry-recognized certifications into college and university degree programs. Workcred is working on a Lumina-supported project with the goal of improving students’ transition from college…
Failure is Not an Option
Alan Yeck | Director of Professional and Continuing Education, Elmira CollegePrior to COVID-19, technology wasn’t widespread enough for online education to even be an option for any health-related closures until, at the earliest, the swine flu pandemic of 2009. Prior…
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…