Designing Non-Credit Microcredentials at EMU: A Summer Seminar

Description

This seminar introduces EMU instructional staff to emerging trends in non-credit programming and microcredentials that increase access to higher education. Over five sessions, participants will explore key concepts, learn to unbundle credit courses into modular, non-credit offerings, and design microcredential proposals for adult learners. The series aligns with EMU’s mission by promoting course innovation and flexible learning pathways. Attendance is expected at all sessions; an honorarium will be provided to those who attend at least four of the five sessions. 

Benefits of Participating

  • Expanded Knowledge: Gain a clear understanding of microcredentials, professional certificates, badges, etc.
  • Innovative Tools: Learn strategies to unbundle credit-bearing courses into modular, non-credit offerings.
  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in interactive sessions, case studies, or peer reviews to apply concepts in real time.
  • Tangible Outcome: Develop a concrete microcredential proposal aligned with EMU’s mission, workforce needs, industry trends, and/or innovative pedagogical frameworks.
  • Professional Growth: Enhance teaching practices and explore new pathways to support adult and diverse learners.
  • Collaborative Learning: Benefit from a supportive, peer-driven environment that fosters feedback, discussion, and iteration.

Open to Faculty & Lecturers

Session Information

Facillitators:

Joe Rodriguez, Associate Professor of Finance & Zuzana Tomaš, Professor of ESL/TESOL, Facilitator of Academic Service-Learning, Department of World Languages

These sessions will take place from 10:30 AM - 12 PM on:

  • Wednesday, May 14
  • Thursday, May 15
  • Tuesday, May 20
  • Wednesday, May 28
  • Thursday, May 29
All sessions will take place on Zoom.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Joe Rodriguez ([email protected]) or Zuzana Tomaš ([email protected]).