University of Maine System Micro-Credential Initiative News
Click on the article titles below to read more about the latest University of Maine System (UMS) Micro-Credential news, including links to outside articles and media that the UMS Micro-Credential Initiative have been featured in.
News release also shared by Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission Less than two years after it was launched, more than 1,000 learners have earned the University of Maine System (UMS) Dawnland- Maine Indian History digital badge. A recent news release includes … Read More
The University of Maine System (UMS) Micro-Credential Initiative was featured in the recent University Business article These 10 schools found their footing creating quality alternative credentials. The article highlights UMS participation in UPCEA’s Credential Innovation Consortium (External Link) and the … Read More
The recording for each session is linked below. Mini-Grant Q&A Information Session Mini-grants of up to $10,000 are available for collaborative teams to develop and implement a revenue-generating, employer-engaged UMS micro-credential addressing workforce development needs in Maine. Learn more about … Read More
The University of Maine (UMS) Micro-Credential Initiative has long been viewed as a leader in micro-credential innovation in higher education. Claire Sullivan, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation in Digital Badges and Micro-Credentials for the University of Maine System, recently … Read More
Description: Designed by Volunteer Maine and University of Maine Cooperative Extension, this online training is for individuals getting started in a volunteer management role. Three self-paced courses make up the Introductory Volunteer Management micro-credential. Level 1, which takes about four … Read More
Kate Dickerson is the Executive Director of the Maine Discovery Museum and Founder of the Maine Science Festival. As host of the Maine Science Podcast (External Site), she recently sat down for a conversation with Laura Wilson, Director of Non-Academic … Read More
Description: This micro-credential recognizes and validates the learner’s successful completion of the University of Maine System (UMS) Inclusive Education PreK-12 (Levels 1, 2, and 3 Badges). The learner completes 20 hours of online training to support emergent skills, knowledge, and … Read More
The Dawnland course was mentioned in the latest ICT Newscast. The newscast (which is the video at the top of the page, segment from 12:44 – 19:08) features John Bear Mitchell, who is the developer of the Dawnland micro-badge. The … Read More
The Dawnland course was featured in the latest UMaine COEHD E-Newsletter! The article gives more information about the ways that the Dawnland course helps teachers become more confident in teaching Wabanaki studies. The article features John Bear Mitchell, who is … Read More
The University of Maine System is a Grow with Google Partner As a Grow with Google (External Link) partner, the University of Maine System (UMS) now offers Google Career Certificates to help learners develop skills to start or advance their … Read More
UMS Micro-Credential Initiative Featured in the University Business article How AI and other technology will fix value leakage in higher education. The article focuses on how leveraging technology can fix “higher education’s value leakage problem” by providing opportunities to meet … Read More
New and upcoming Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) Micro-credentials were highlighted in the UMaine News! The article focuses on the current initiatives in the ASCC, including more information about the ways that the faculty will be providing “more … Read More
The PBIS Micro-Credential was featured in an UMaine News Article profiling the Maine PBIS Tier 1 Trainer and Coach micro-credential. The article gives more information about the micro-credential and features Courtney Angelosante, who is the PBIS initiative coordinator and faculty … Read More
The PBIS micro-credential was featured in the latest UMaine News and the Bangor Daily News! The article gives more information about the Maine Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) course, which promotes positive academic and socio-behavioral outcomes. The article features … Read More
Claire Sullivan, Ph.D. (Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation in Digital Badges and Micro-Credentials for the University of Maine System) recently was featured in the eCampusNews article How Two Institutions Tackle Microcredentials (External Site). Read the article hosted by eCampus News: … Read More
Joan Ferrini-Mundy (President, University of Maine; vice chancellor for research & innovation, University of Maine System) was a panelist on Maine Calling and talked about the importance of developing innovative approaches to education in Maine institutions and referenced the UMS … Read More
