Episode 33: "Building a Meaningful Microcredential Program" w/ Kristen Vanselow

Building a Meaningful Microcredential Program
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Join host Matt Sterenberg, Director of Customer Advocacy at Parchment, as he interviews Kristen Vanselow, Assistant Vice President for Innovative Education & Partnerships at    / @fgcu  . Kristen shares how FGCU has built a robust, employer-aligned microcredential program that offers flexible, competency-based pathways to career readiness beyond the traditional degree. She also discusses how partnering with industry helps close skill gaps and strengthen the regional talent pipeline. For more on FGCU’s microcredentialing efforts, check out: https://www.instructure.com/resources...

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Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:

00:16 Introduction and guest preview
01:42 Kristen shares how FGCU’s micro-credentialing began
02:30 Connecting micro-credentials to student success and career mobility
05:39 Launch of transferable skills badges using NACE framework
09:08 Reflective portfolios and interview practice for student badges
11:04 Building intentional employer relationships and demand for badges
15:04 Industry-aligned micro-credentials and the “Power of And” model
20:26 FGCU-Arthrex partnership leads to guaranteed student interviews
30:55 Balancing academic integrity with employer input via micro-credentials
35:19 Expanding model to continuing education and workforce development

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