Bibliographic Details
| 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. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
ED671338 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
