Exploring the Adoption of Microcredentials

Project Sponsor

• Nikos Varelas, Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Effectiveness

Project Leads

• Rosie Hernandez, Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Angela Prazza, Assistant Dean for Online Programs at the College of Business

Project Team

• Agnes Herget, Senior Director of Innovation and New Program Development at Extended Campus
• Amy Knetl, Director of Transfer Articulation & Degree Audit
• Miiri Kotche, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, Engineering
• Eric Schwarze, Assistant Director of Academic Program Development
• Renee Taylor, Associate Dean, AHS
• Dana Wright, Director of Academic Program Development

Project Objectives

The goal of this project is to explore whether UIC should pursue stackable microcredentials and the roadmap to implementation, if deemed suitable. The team will review existing literature and national best practices related to this emerging trend, gauge interest among colleges, identify resources, and outline the process involved for the implementation. The expected outcome of this project will consist of a report that provides the argument as to whether UIC should offer microcredentials; the recommended format of such offering; the required resources and steps for the implementation.