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Title: State Approaches to Short-Term Postsecondary Credentials: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Gaps
Language: English
Authors: Christina Sedney, Patrick Lane, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)
Source: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. 2025.
Availability: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. P.O. Box 9752, Boulder, CO 80301-9752. Tel: 303-541-0200; Fax: 303-541-0291; Web site: http://wiche.edu
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 43
Publication Date: 2025
Sponsoring Agency: Pew Charitable Trusts
Document Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: State Policy, Microcredentials, Postsecondary Education, Consumer Education, Quality Control, State Aid, Education Work Relationship, Labor Force Development
Abstract: The report "State Approaches to Short-Term Postsecondary Credentials: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Gaps" explores how state policymakers engage with short-term postsecondary credentials, highlighting key policy levers such as state authorization, consumer protections, financial aid, and quality standards. It examines the fragmented landscape of oversight and funding, presents state-level examples of innovative approaches, and identifies gaps where further policy development could enhance workforce alignment and student outcomes.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: ED671338
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