Is a National Tipping Point Study Needed to Improve Our Credentialing System?

Participant Profile

CREDENTIAL AS YOU GO PARTICIPANT

Appalachian State University

WEBSITE

TYPE

Public University

LOCATION

Boone, North Carolina

COHORT

2022

Implementation stage & efforts to date

Full Implementation Stage

  • Currently embedding industry certification into the Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology degree program
  • Policy-setting at the institutional level
  • Planning efforts to move into incremental credentialing in various undergraduate disciplines, such as the BSBA in Supply Chain Management degree
  • Participating in projects addressing credentialing

Goals for participation

  • Learn best practices regarding micro-credentialing, alternative credit, incremental credentialing, etc. from other schools
  • Explore opportunities to embed industry-recognized certifications and micro-credentials into existing degree programs

Associated Case Studies

RECOVER Initiative BLS (Basic Life Support)

Fear-free Certificate Level 1, Veterinary Technician Program

CAETA (Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy) Certification

Supply Chain Management Certificate

Certified Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM)

Improving Education and Employment Outcomes