academic credit Archives - Higher Education Today https://www.higheredtoday.org/topic/academic-credit/ A Blog by ACE Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:28:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.higheredtoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/apple-touch-icon-150x150.png academic credit Archives - Higher Education Today https://www.higheredtoday.org/topic/academic-credit/ 32 32 State Funding for Short-Term Credentials Ramps Up https://www.higheredtoday.org/2024/12/06/state-funding-for-short-term-credentials-ramps-up/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 01:19:49 +0000 https://www.higheredtoday.org/?p=28950 Title: A 2024 Update of State Investments in Short-Term Credential Pathways Author: Stephanie M. Murphy Source: HCM Strategists The higher education landscape continues to evolve rapidly as more and more students prioritize short-term credentials, also known as micro-credentials and non-degree credentials. There is increased demand for these valuable credentials, which can improve individuals’ career prospects and meet the changing needs of ...

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]]> How Alternative Credentials are Shaping Modern Education https://www.higheredtoday.org/2024/01/12/how-alternative-credentials-are-shaping-modern-education/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:28:13 +0000 https://www.higheredtoday.org/?p=18055 Title: Alternative Credentials: Business and Program Models – Study Findings and Takeaways Source: University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) In a new report, UPCEA explores the dynamic field of alternative credentials and the increasing adoption of these credentials by higher education institutions, including offerings like non-credit and professional certificates, badges, bootcamps, and MOOCs. As the report notes, 20 percent of ...

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]]> State Investment in Short-Term Credential Pathways: A Comprehensive Assessment https://www.higheredtoday.org/2023/08/10/state-investment-in-short-term-credential-pathways-a-comprehensive-assessment/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:20:32 +0000 https://higher-ed-today.local/?p=17996 Title: A Typology and Policy Landscape Analysis of State Investments in Short-term Credential Pathways Author: Stephanie M. Murphy Source: HCM Strategists With a growing demand for short-term credentials—known as microcredentials, sub-baccalaureate credentials, or non-degree credentials—states are quickly taking action to advance these alternative credential pathways for their residents. However, there has not been systematic cataloging or analysis of state investments in ...

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]]> Course Sharing: Business Models and the Learning Ecosystem in Action https://www.higheredtoday.org/2023/08/10/course-sharing-business-models-and-the-learning-ecosystem-in-action/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:44:04 +0000 https://higher-ed-today.local/?p=17994 Read the third piece in a series focused on exploring the concept of a postsecondary learning ecosystem—one that includes not only traditional higher education institutions but also alternative providers that connect learners to the labor market.

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]]> The Power of Data to Promote Equitable Higher Education Pathways https://www.higheredtoday.org/2023/06/12/the-power-of-data-to-promote-equitable-higher-education-pathways/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:30:06 +0000 https://higher-ed-today.local/?p=17963 The higher education landscape in the United States consists of over one million credentials offered by more than 60,000 providers. While these options hold the promise of increasing access to postsecondary education, pathways built from a mix of credentials can be confusing. A new report from Credential Engine's Equity Advisory Council aims to help.    

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]]> Mapping the Ecosystem of Alternative Postsecondary Education Providers https://www.higheredtoday.org/2023/03/22/mapping-the-ecosystem-of-alternative-postsecondary-education-providers/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:01:07 +0000 https://higher-ed-today.local/?p=17917 For the past three centuries, slowness has been a feature of American higher education, not a bug. The deliberate pace of knowledge generation, the time-consuming process of peer review, and the glacial rate at which new knowledge is integrated into the curriculum all reflect a respect for truth over expediency. But over the last two decades, U.S. colleges and universities have ...

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]]> New Report Examines How U.S. Workers and Employers View Alternative Credentials https://www.higheredtoday.org/2022/05/23/new-report-examines-how-u-s-workers-and-employers-view-alternative-credentials/ Mon, 23 May 2022 13:57:20 +0000 https://higher-ed-today.local/?p=17803 Title: The Rise of Alternative Credentials in Hiring Source: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) U.S. workers and employers increasingly recognize the value of alternative credentials, according to a new report by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The authors define alternative credentials as “any credential, micro-credential, industry or professional certification, acknowledgment of apprenticeship (registered or nonregistered), or badging that ...

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]]> Bringing Jobs and Workers Together in the New Skills Economy https://www.higheredtoday.org/2021/07/19/bringing-jobs-workers-together-new-skills-economy/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:51:00 +0000 https://higheredtoday.wpengine.com/?p=17614 By Louis Soares and Amber Garrison Duncan There are nearly 1 million unique credentials offered in the United States, including certificates, micro-credentials, badges, and certifications in addition to traditional degrees. Yet learners are struggling to find pathways to economic mobility in a labor market that still values four-year degrees: Approximately 70 million adults have the skills to do middle- and high-wage ...

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]]> FBI Report Addresses Hacking in Online Classes and Other Meetings https://www.higheredtoday.org/2020/04/06/fbi-report-addresses-hacking-online-classes-meetings/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:13:38 +0000 https://higheredtoday.wpengine.com/?p=16488 Title: FBI Warns of Teleconferencing and Online Classroom Hijacking During COVID-19 Pandemic Date: March 30, 2020 Source: FBI As more colleges and universities and other organizations and people move to video-teleconferencing platforms such as Zoom during the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a significant uptick in reports of conference disruptions by individuals posting pornographic or hate images and using threatening language ...

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]]> Value of Prior Learning Assessment Policies for Colleges https://www.higheredtoday.org/2020/03/26/value-prior-learning-assessment-policies-colleges/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:28:18 +0000 https://higheredtoday.wpengine.com/?p=16452 Title: Make It Count: Recognizing Prior Learning for Workforce Development (2020) Source: Association of Community College Trustees A recent report from the Association of Community College Trustees highlights the impact of prior learning assessment (PLA) policies for colleges. PLA permit institutions to award college credit to students for experiences and training beyond the traditional classroom setting, including employer-provided training and military ...

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]]> For Veterans Without Degrees Additional Certification Offers Benefits/Hope https://www.higheredtoday.org/2019/11/01/veterans-without-degrees-additional-certification-offers-benefitshope/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:21:25 +0000 https://higheredtoday.wpengine.com/?p=15932 Title: Veterans Without Degrees: The Benefits and Opportunities of Certificates and Certifications Date: October 7, 2019 Source: Strada Education Network A new Strada Education Network report captures the responses of about 30,000 veterans ages 18 to 64 on their educational experiences and attitudes. The report also details education outcomes and the benefits and challenges faced by veterans with a sub-baccalaureate certificate. ...

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]]> George Mason’s New Digital Technology Certification Is Preparing Today’s Grads for Tomorrow’s Economy https://www.higheredtoday.org/2019/06/05/george-masons-new-digital-technology-certification-preparing-todays-grads-tomorrows-markets/ Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:50:43 +0000 https://higheredtoday.wpengine.com/?p=15083 The new digital technology credit at George Mason University, designed with detailed guidance from several major business in the Washington area, helps ensure that graduates will have skills and extensive knowledge in fields like statistics, data visualization, and cybersecurity. The credential reflects the growing demand from employers for graduates who are flexible and literate in technology. While George Mason is the ...

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