Before you begin
For guidance on ideas, planning, and next steps, consult with Karen Archibee before submitting your proposal. Contact her at, [email protected] .
Microcrendeitals and the process can be complicated, but don't worry here is a video explaining some of the process and options. This presentation was recorded at the CELT Winter Breakout session:
Stage 1: Is a Microcredential the right choice?
Ready to get started? These documents will help you begin the development process.
Ensure you can answer the following questions:
- What skill does your microcredential demonstrate?
- Does your microcredential fit into one of the broad categories defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers?
- Career & Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity & Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
- Will your microcredential lead to a valuable workplace skill?
- Who is your target audience?
- How do you know there is interest in this microcredential?
- How will you promote the microcredential to your audience?
Stage 2: Develop your microcredential and submit your proposal
Please use the Microcredential Proposal Form and supplemental Digital Badge Overview document (below) to submit new proposals.
Ready to get started? These documents will help you begin the development process.
Checklist
Application- Credit
Application- Non-credit
Completed proposals will be submitted to [email protected].
All proposals must be signed by the chair and the associate dean for academic affairs (for academic programs). The director and the unit head are the appropriate signatories for proposals submitted by non-decanal units.
Please note:
Your proposed program may be subject to governance during faculty assembly. Credit-bearing microcredentials and non-credit-bearing microcredentials all need to be signed by the provost.
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Stage 3: Microcredential review
When the proposal is submitted, Extended Learning reviews the proposal and provides feedback. If revisions are recommended, please work with Extended Learning to resubmit with changes.
When a proposal is finalized (including all necessary signatures), it will be presented to the provost for final approval.
Before you begin
It is highly recommended that you request a consultation with Karen Archibee [email protected] before submitting a proposal. Karen can help guide your idea, assist with plans, and provide additional guidance.
IMPORTANT Deadlines
Faculty Assembly (FA) approvals for Microcredential proposals take place only during regular semester meetings. Be sure to submit all required documents by the deadline. Governance deadlines are set by the Associate Provost. Submit your proposal to curriculog.
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