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.
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…
Save the Degree from Irrelevance: Rethinking On-Ramps to Higher Education
Karen Ferguson | Provost, Colorado State University-Global CampusTo stay relevant, higher education has to be willing to meet the needs and expectations of learners and industry leaders. Meeting those needs requires flexibility in how we think about…
Rosetta Stone for Credentials: Why We Need Credential Transparency (and How to Get It)
Scott Cheney | Executive Director, Credential EngineDegrees are no longer the sole credential of value. With other offerings on the market—from professional certifications to badges and microcredentials—individuals are leveraging a wide array of alternative credentials to…
Graduate Certificates Are The New Normal
Glynn Cavin | Director of Online and Continuing Education in the College of Engineering, Auburn University Robert JacksonYoung professional engineers are a special breed. They typically have a strong work ethic that helped them complete a difficult degree. They are dedicated to their profession and its standards…