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.
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…
3+1 Programs Establish Conscious Pathway to Student Transfer and Success
Merodie Hancock | President, Thomas Edison State University David StoutLearners no longer follow a single pathway to credential completion and transfer is becoming an increasingly common method for students to pursue a degree. According to the National Student Clearinghouse,…
Stackable Credentialing: Redefining the Modern Community College
Sandra Kurtinitis | President, Community College of Baltimore CountyStackable credentials are becoming a common pathway for students to reach more advanced academic outcomes and high-quality employment in lockstep. In this interview Sandra Kurtinitis reflects on the importance of…
Inside the Big Confusing Credentialing Tent: A New Mission to Understand Non-Degree Credentials
Holly Zanville | Strategy Director for the Future of Learning and Work, Lumina Foundation Frank Swanzy Essien Jr.The number of credentials used to document education and training has grown—but so has the confusion about what they mean. Researchers use terms such as non-degree credentials, alternative credentials and…