AACC 2025

1EdTech Community Sessions at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Annual Convention 2025

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Microcredentials Empowering Learners and Communities

Fireside Chat  |  Monday, April 14   |  4:15 PM - 5:00 PM (CT)

Microcredentials can benefit the learners that community colleges typically serve because they acknowledge knowledge, skills, and abilities beyond a formal degree. They enable learners to align their accomplishments with the needs and opportunities in the workforce. Listen to influential college presidents discuss how and why they have embraced microcredentials. You'll gain valuable insights into how these innovative credentials are changing education and shaping the future for learners. Hear inspiring success stories about the potential of microcredentials to empower individuals and contribute to community development.

Presenters:

• Marielena DeSanctis, Ph.D., President, Community College of Denver
• Kelly Hoyland, Director, Higher Education Programs, 1EdTech Consortium
• Kate Smith, Ed.D, President, Rio Salado College