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Digital Badge Overview Form
Directions: If your program includes multiple badges please submit one form for each badge. Most programs result in a single badge, but multiple badges may be necessary for some programs. Please contact the Office of Micro-Credentials with any questions regarding micro-credential program design.
1. Badge NameProvide a unique title for each badge. This is the title that will appear on the badge graphic. Titleis limited to 40 characters with spaces. If your title is longer than this max character countplease provide an appropriate abbreviation that can be used on the badge graphic.
2. Is this badge part of a series?
Yes
No
If yes, are there are any prerequisite badges?
Yes
No
If yes, please indicate
3. ContextName all of the course(s) or activity(-ies) or external instruction (such as clinical or fieldexperience, internships, workshops, etc.) in which the badge will be pursued.
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4. Learning objectivesLearning objectives should be measurable and use action verbs.
5. CriteriaDescribe what the learner will need to do to earn the badge.
6. EvidenceWhat is the artifact of the student’s learning that will be collected and uploaded into the badge?The evidence shows the result of the learner’s work, and demonstrates that they have met therequired criteria. Since evidence is embedded in the badge, it may be public-facing.
7. AssessmentOutline the assessment strategy (how will the learner be assessed? How will you determine that the learner has met the criteria for the badge? Provide attachments, if necessary (such as rubrics).
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Micro-Credential Proposal Form
A credit-bearing micro-credential is an academic program that may “stack into” a larger certificate or degree program. A non-credit bearing micro-credential is a program that recognizes achievement in co-curricular experiences or continuing/professional development opportunities. All proposed micro-credentials, to be recognized as “university-approved” programs, require the same campus-level departmental/decanal approval process as traditional degree programs. Student who earn a credit-bearing micro-credential will receive a notation on their transcript, in recognition of the achievement, and will also be awarded a digital badge upon completion. Non-credit programs result in a digital badge but no transcript notation.
APPROVAL PROCESS – Respond to all questions below and submit this form and any supplementary materials to [email protected]. Your proposal will be reviewed by the Micro-Credential Review Committee within three weeks.
Section 1. General Information
a) Informationabout the Micro-credential being proposed
Date:
Title of Micro-credential:
Number of Minimum Required Credits: (Credit-based micro-credentials only)
b) Department orUnit
c) ContactName / Title: _____________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________
Section 2. Program Description
a) Provide a brief description of this proposed micro-credential.
b) Describe the reason for proposing this micro-credential. What is the purpose that it will serve for your department/unit?
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c) Identify the broad category (NACE competency) for your proposed micro-credential (category definitions can be foundhere). Select all that apply. These categories will be used to help students search for the programs that are relevant totheir goals.
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Oral/Written Communication
Global/Intercultural Fluency Leadership
Teamwork/Collaboration Digital Technology
Professionalism Career Management
d) Will this micro-credential consist of a series of digital badges? Yes No
If yes, how many?
e) What are the educational and career objectives of the badging opportunity?
f) Program Information
Level:
Undergraduate Graduate UG and Grad Continuing/Professional Development
Who is Eligible:
UB students only Both UB and non-UB students
Credit Options:
For Credit Not For Credit
Instructional Method:
In Person Hybrid Online
Time to Completion
2 semesters Less than 1 semester
3 semesters
1 semester
More than 3 semesters
g) Who is the intended audience for the program?
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h) What are the admission requirements or eligibility criteria for students in this program (i.e., GPA, course prerequisites, ornecessary experience or skills)? Also, provide a description of how these requirements are intended to assure thatstudents are prepared to complete the program.
i) Describe how this micro-credential adds value to currently existing programs or activities. Which current universityprograms or activities does it serve or complement? Are the requirements for this micro-credential currently part ofexisting degree requirements?
j) Is this program designed to meet specialized external accreditation standards or professional licensure requirements?
Yes N/A
If yes, please append at the end of this proposal a side-by-side chart to show how the program’s components meet those external standards, and provide verification from the academic unit that oversees this area.
Section 3. Academic and Other Support Services
a) Summarize academic advising, support services and any departments or units collaborating efforts that will be availableto help students succeed in the program.
b) Include letters of support from any department that offers required courses or activities that are outside of thedepartment administering the program, to verify that courses and activities will be offered regularly and that seats areavailable for students seeking the micro-credential.
Section 4. Financial and Administrative Resources
a) Outline the resource plan for ensuring the success of the proposed program over time.
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b) Is there intention to charge a program fee? (Note: All fees are subject to the university student program fee approval
process.)
Yes
No
If yes, what is the proposed amount?
c) Identify the administrative contact person that will be responsible for adding program information to your unit's webpages.
Name:
Section 5. Approval
Micro-credentials become effective when approved by the appropriate authority and upon notice by the appropriate vice provost for undergraduate or graduate education.
Micro-credentials must undergo regular assessment of student learning outcomes and assurance of academic rigor, similar to guidelines that guide regular university activities. A department must guarantee that all required courses for the micro-credential will be available within every two-year period so that students can complete their programs in a timely manner.
Campus Level Approval
Chair/Director:
__________________________________________________________________________________ Name Signature Date
Dean/Unit Head:
__________________________________________________________________________________ Name Signature Date
Please forward completed proposals to [email protected]
If approved, your proposal will be forwarded to either the dean of undergraduate education or the dean of the Graduate School for signature and final approval.
Dean UGE or Dean Grad:
__________________________________________________________________________ Name Signature Date
Email Address:
d) Identify the contact person that will be responsible for adding students to the micro-credential program plan in HUB.
Name: Email Address:
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Section 6. Attachments
The Digital Badge Overview form is required for all proposals. Please submit one form for each badge.
Additionally, please submit any attachments that provide additional information about your program. Examples of attachments include syllabi of required courses, directions for major assignments and grading rubrics.
All documents should be submitted to [email protected]. The Office of Micro-Credentials will confirm receipt of your submission within 48 hours.
Request for Proposals (RFP)- Micro-credentials The Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Affairs is issuing an RFP for proposals for new micro-credential programs. Micro-credentials are small (0-12 credits), skills-based programs that result in digital credentials (digital badges). Micro-credentials and digital badges are new ways to recognize student achievement in credit and non-credit bearing learning experiences. A credit-bearing micro-credential is an academic program that “stacks into” a larger certificate or degree program and enables students to personalize their education by gaining skills that are relavant to their individual academic and professional goals. A non-credit micro-credential is a program that recognizes achievement in co-curricular experiences or continuing education/professional development opportunities. Non-credit micro-credentials provide recognition of learning that occurs outside of traditional coursework and offer opportunities for learners to gain additional skills and to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive workforce. Students who earn a credit-bearing micro-credential will receive a notation on their transcript, in recognition of the achievement, and will also be awarded a digital badge upon completion. Non-credit programs result in a digital badge (or a series of badges) but no transcript notation. A digital badge is a digital icon that represents successful completion of a learning experience. Badges are dynamic credentials in that they contain metadata, including information regarding the issuing institution, the date earned, the criteria required to earn the badge, and the associated evidence related to the awarded badge. Badge earners can display their badge in a variety of formats, including their ePortfolio, digital résumé, and social media sites. All proposed micro-credentials, to be recognized as “university approved”programs, require the same campus-level departmental/decanal approval process as traditional degree programs. Goals and Vision By offering micro-credentials and digital badges the university will:
• Create opportunities for more customized learning experiences. • Support student employability by aligning achievements with professional
competencies and industry standards. • Develop programs that are stackable (allowing learners to earn a series of
smaller credentials as they progress toward their final goal).
Our vision is to be a forerunner in rigorous and purposeful micro-credentials that are aligned with 21st century competencies, thereby raising the academic profile of our undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
Proposal process
1. Fill out the proposal form that includes your program description; academic/ support services; and financial resources.
2. Use the supplementary document entitled “Digital Badge Overview” to outline the criteria for each digital badge.
3. Obtain required signatures (from Chair/Director and Dean/Unit head). 4. Submit proposal to [email protected] to be reviewed by the Micro-Credential
Review Committee. The committee will provide feedback within 3 weeks. 5. Programs will subsequently be reviewed by the appropriate Undergraduate or
Graduate Associate Deans Council. 6. If approved, your proposal will be forwarded to either the Dean of
Undergraduate Education or the Dean of the Graduate School for signature and final approval.
7. Once approved by the committee, and signed off by either the Dean of Undergraduate Education or the Dean of the Graduate School, the micro-credential is fully vetted and ready to implement.
Summary of Timeline Proposals may be submitted on an ongoing basis. The Office of Micro-Credentials recommends the following timeline for proposal submissions, in order for the program to be fully developed and approved by the start of the subsequent semester.
• Submit no later than the 2nd week of February 2019- for Fall 2019 start • Submit no later than the 2nd week of September 2019- for Spring 2020 start
Submission Procedure Full Proposals, should be submitted to [email protected] You will receive an email confirmation of receipt within three business days. Questions/ Assistance If you have further questions, or need assistance with the proposal/development process please contact Anne Reed, Director of Micro-Credentials and Digital Badges- [email protected] or 716-645-1357. See buffalo.edu/micro-credentials for more information