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.
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…
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Kathleen deLaski | Founder and President, Education Design LabProfessional skills are becoming outdated faster than ever before and traditional education can’t keep up.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…