Digital Badging and Microcredentials – News & Announcements

Micro-credential Development during Curriculum Pause

March 19, 2026 | Beverly Reimer

As Metropolitan State University of Denver prepares for the 2026‑27 substantive curriculum pause associated with the Higher Learning Commission reaccreditation cycle, faculty members have a unique opportunity to strengthen focused student learning and workforce readiness opportunities through the development of micro‑credential proposals. (Read More)

Psyched To Work! Job Shadow Program

March 11, 2026 | Early Bird

Learn more about one of our micro-credential programs, Psyched To Work!, giving students the chance to explore careers through short job-shadow experiences while building professional skills along the way. (Read Full Article)

2025–2026 Digital Badge Bulletin Now Available

August 18, 2025 | Beverly Reimer
The updated Digital Badge Bulletin listing all currently approved academic micro-credential offerings is now pubished. Review the complete list before submitting new badge proposals. (View Bulletin)

Aging Services Badge Earned While Pursuing Master's in Health Administration

November 8, 2022 | RED Magazine

Follow the story of Jessica Flores-Faisal, Air Force lieutenant, who earned an Aging Services digital badge while working toward her master’s in health administration degree. (Read Full Article)

A Closer Look at the Badging and Micro-credentialing Process

September 30, 2022 | Early Bird

Meet the 10-member University Badging Committee and learn more information about submission requirements and the review process for proposing new digital badges.

Proposals with academic credit go through the Office of Curriculum, Academic Effectiveness and Policy Development first, then to the full committee. Noncredit-only proposals follow an alternate pathway through Innovative and Lifelong Learning. (Read Full Article)

A Guide to Digital Bading at MSU Denver

September 28, 2022 | Early Bird

Associate VP Shaun Schafer, Ph.D., provides a detailed guide for all university stakeholders explaining the micro-credential and digital badging policy, what the key terms mean, and how faculty and staff can use the program to recognize achievements and competencies.

Key reminder: micro-credentials are not credit-bearing in themselves, but can include credited course components. Badges will not appear on transcripts but can be shared on LinkedIn and included in professional portfolios. (Read Full Article)

Micro-Credential and Digital Badging Policy Implementation Begins

August 22, 2022 | Early Bird

MSU Denver’s Micro-Credential and Digital Badging Policy — approved by the Faculty Senate in spring 2022 — officially took effect on August 18, 2022. Academic departments and university units can now create, design, and award micro-credentials signified by digital badges.

The University Badging Committee was also formed, with an inaugural meeting scheduled for September 2022. Faculty volunteers were invited to serve. Proposals are submitted through Curriculog, the university’s curriculum management system. (Read Full Article)