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State Higher Ed Officials Do Away With the Term ‘Noncredit’
A group of state higher ed leaders are on a mission to get rid of the term. They argue it underplays the value of these programs and shortchanges students.
Understanding Noncredit Students’ Goals and Motivations
A new qualitative study of noncredit students found that most have tried college before, and many hope noncredit programs will lead them straight into good careers.
4-Year Institutions Eye Programs Eligible for Workforce Pell
Four-year colleges and universities won nearly half of the FIPSE grants awarded for short-term programs eligible for Workforce Pell, surprising some community college leaders who have spent decades building up those options.
Over 1 Million Digital Badges on Offer in the U.S.
A new report from Credential Engine found that out of the 1.8 million credentials offered across the country, digital badges and certificates dominate.
Noncredit Community College Programs Yield Earnings Gains, but Outcomes Vary
Accreditors Launch Efforts to Endorse Short-Term Credential Providers
Most Students Pay Out of Pocket for Nondegree Credentials
A new report finds nondegree credentials are booming but questions whether students are shouldering too much of the cost.
Accreditors’ New Frontier
As microcredentials proliferate and attract millions of students, some accreditors are ready to launch quality checks for alternative credential providers.