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Microcredentials confuse employers, colleges and learners

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“Employers say, ‘It’s great that this individual has these skills, but we’ll ask our own questions to verify the learner’s knowledge,’” Kyle Albert, assistant research professor at the George Washington University Institute of Public Policy, said. “It’s a trust-but-verify situation.”

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

The culminating experience for the EAB Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship was the capstone project that substantively contributed to the fellows’ professional advancement and helped solve a pressing challenge facing their home institutions. In many cases, partners jointly completed a project that benefitted both institutions.

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The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 154 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Matt Frank

The Change Leader, Inc.

Additionally, with digital credential platforms such as Credly reporting the issuance of industry and workforce credentials being up 83% since the pandemic, now is the time for higher ed presidents and decision-makers to begin thinking about micro-credentials seriously.

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EdTech Malaise: “He Not Busy Born is Busy Dying”

eLiterate

Then again, some companies—even some industries—may not have effective responses to the changes. As universities realize that traditional enrollments may be harder to reach, I’m hearing a lot more talk about competency-based education (CBE), micro-credentials, and aligning education with skills, and work.

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Student Lifecycle Strategies for Enrollment and Retention: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 150 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Amrit Ahluwalia

The Change Leader, Inc.

Some schools have, like Arizona State with its vertical research track, vertical teaching track, and continuing education lifelong learning track. Alumni who want to reenroll at their alma mater for ongoing education should not have to go through another 30-step registration process. Look to your right.