As the need for alternative credentials increases, institutions need to be the recognized producer of microcredentials to help build credibility and reliability on production.Ā Customized training isnāt new to higher…
Failure to Launch: Getting Microcredentials Off the Ground
Dimitra Fotopoulos | Director of Professional and Continuing Education, Mount Royal UniversitySuccessfully implementing microcredentials within your post-secondary institutions requires close collaboration with industry, thoughtful planning and a clear strategy. A quick Google search of a microcredential yields over 100,000 results, so…
Microcredentials can be a win-win for employers, learners and the institution when implemented strategically and thoughtfully.Ā Itās no secret that microcredentials have become a hot topic in higher education, especially…
New Models of Higher Education Customized for the Modern Learner
Aaron Brower | Executive Director of UW Extended Campus and Senior Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, University of Wisconsin System Ryan Specht-BoardmanThe traditional degree isnāt the fastest option for the modern learner, and more students are looking to customize and create their own DIY educational journey.Ā On this weekās episode…
They Come for a DegreeāThey Leave Empowered
Lisa Myers | Assistant Professor of Adult Education and Leadership Studies, Texas A&M University-TexarkanaMeeting Learner and Industry Needs with Meaningful Credential Pathways
Van Ton-Quinlivan | Chief Executive Officer, Futuro HealthPreparing Incoming Students to Enter the Workforce
Andrew Temte | President and Global Head of Corporate Learning, Kaplan North America Troy MedleyBeing Mindful with Microcredentials for the Lifelong Learner
Jennifer Oddo | Executive Director of the Division of Workforce Education and Innovation, Youngstown State UniversityThe Growing Recognition of Microcredentials
Johanne Hayes | Associate Dean of Special Funded Programs, Sheridan CollegeFacing Obstacles When Developing Microcredentials
Rod Lastra | Associate Dean, University of ManitobaRe-Engaging and Preparing Learners with Microcredentials
Lori Crosson | Director of Continuing Education and E-Learning, Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology Jennifer MosleyOpportunities and Obstacles: Microcredentialing in Higher Education
Michael Torrence | President, Motlow State Community College Jennifer Bott, Marc Austin, Amrit AhluwaliaFuture-Proofing the Credentialing Ecosystem: Bringing Microcredentials Into the Fold
Paul Mazerolle | President and Vice Chancellor, University of New Brunswick Joanne Duklas, Deb Adair, David Leaser
Microcredentials present a viable solution for both higher education institutions and employers looking to survive and thrive in a difficult economy. However, successful implementation of microcredentials requires clearly defining them…
Positioning the Institution as a Learning Partner for Microcredentials
Sandra Kurtinitis | President, Community College of Baltimore CountyAt a time when unemployment is at a high, microcredentials offer a faster solution to get learners back into the workforce and keep them relevant throughout their career journey.Ā Learners…
Thereās a continuous demand for short-term credentials, and community colleges are positioned well to help meet this need while meeting their mission to serve the community and economy.Ā Learner demographics…
Building Institutional Capacity for Microcredentials: A Framework for Innovation
Mark Milliron | Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of the Teachers College, Western Governors University Kim RoundAs conversations about a new normal continue, itās important for institutions to look at a microcredential framework to survive and thrive when serving the modern learner.Ā Introduction Even the glimpse…
How Continuing Education Can Facilitate the Adoption of Microcredentials
Sheila LeBlanc | Associate Vice President for Continuing Education, University of CalgaryHow We Built an Experiential Learning Program at an Online University
Michelle Love | Academic Program Chair, Western Govenors University Jonathan HuckNew Credentials: An Enduring Trend and Not to Be Resisted
Jim Fong | Chief Research Officer and Director of the Center for Research and Strategy, UPCEAThe Importance of Incremental Credentialing: State Policy Organization View
Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield | Senior Fellow, National Skills Coalition Holly ZanvilleCreating a More Adaptable and Responsive Approach to Meet Learner Needs
Ryan Specht-Boardman | Program Manager of the UW Flexible Option, University of Wisconsin Extended Campus Kim Kostka McKay, Laura Kite, Aaron BrowerAn Improved Vision for Career Pathways
Renita Dawson | Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education and Community Engagement, Wayne Community CollegeMicrocredentials Empower Change and Growth
Gregory Crawford | President, Miami UniversityThe Importance of Incremental Credentialing: Philanthropy View
Wendy Sedlak | Strategy Director for Research and Evaluation, Lumina Foundation Holly ZanvilleEstablishing a Student-Centered Continuing Ed Division
Dianne Tyers | Dean of the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development, Dalhousie University
Students today are relying on higher ed to get them into the workforce. By illustrating a clear pathway from classroom to job market, students will stick with an institution that…
Thinking Ahead to What Higher Education Will Be
Neil Trotta | Assistant Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Fisher CollegeAs we emerge from the pandemic, higher education needs to decide which traditional practices it wants to retain and which ones learned for the pandemic to adopt; the future of…
In order to meet their mission of providing accessible education, institutions of higher education need to begin implementing incremental credentialing, which helps students receive recognition for their progress and leverage…