A discussion of how micro credentialing might be used to encourage undergraduates at Michigan State University to become MSU Arts and Culture Scholars

1. Badges at MSU
Chris Long
Dean of the College of Arts & Letters
@cplong | @deancplong
College of Arts & Letters

2. Image by Kyle Bowen: http://classhack.com/post/45364649211/open-badge-anatomy-updated
College of Arts & Letters

3. Curricular Cross-curricular Co-curricular
Open-curricular
Professional
development Certifications
Embedded in credit-bearing learning
Embedded in non-credit learning
Faculty/Staff
Recognize learning
outcomes within courses.
Recognize learning
outcomes across courses
or credentials.
Recognize learning or
scholarship that occurs
outside traditional
courses.
Recognize learning that
may be required for
faculty/staff member’s role
or position.
Recognize learning as
part of faculty/staff
professional
development.
Recognize learning
outcomes in openly
available structured
courses.
Badges & Micro Credentials
in Higher Education
College of Arts & Letters

4. Liberal Arts Citizens Badges
citizens.la.psu.edu

5. Liberal Arts Citizens - Badge Categories
Global Perspective
- Study Abroad
- International Internships
- Cultural Awareness
- Service Travel
Sample Badge
The Globalist
Living abroad, whether for study or work,
enables you to understand and
appreciate other cultures and to see your
own in a new way. Earn the Globalist
badge by completing a six-week or
longer study or intern abroad program.
Evidence: Blog post reflecting on your
experience.
Earn this badge
College of Arts & Letters

6. Liberal Arts Citizens - Badge Categories
Initiative
- Utilizing Resources
- Undergraduate
Research
- Internships
- Career Preparation
Global Perspective
- Study Abroad
- International Internships
- Cultural Awareness
- Service Travel
Sample Badge
The Apprentice
Learning by doing is a great way to
develop knowledge and expertise. Earn
The Apprentice badge by putting theory
into practice in an internship or an
undergraduate research experience.
Evidence: LinkedIn page with supervisor
recommendation.
Earn this badge
College of Arts & Letters

7. Liberal Arts Citizens - Badge Categories
Initiative
- Utilizing Resources
- Undergraduate
Research
- Internships
- Career Preparation
Leadership
- Student Organizations
- Self Assessment
- Peer Nomination
Global Perspective
- Study Abroad
- International Internships
- Cultural Awareness
- Service Travel
Sample Badge
The Self-Aware
Leader
You become a self-aware leader by
understanding your strengths and
weaknesses and making intentional
decisions that allow you and those around
you to thrive.
Evidence: Completion of Strengths Finder
and review with career adviser.
Earn this badge
College of Arts & Letters

8. Liberal Arts Citizens - Badge Categories
Engagement
- Volunteering
- Networking
- Blogging
Initiative
- Utilizing Resources
- Undergraduate
Research
- Internships
- Career Preparation
Leadership
- Student Organizations
- Self Assessment
- Peer Nomination
Global Perspective
- Study Abroad
- International Internships
- Cultural Awareness
- Service Travel
Sample Badge
The Storyteller
Great storytelling allows you to bring
people together and motivate them to act.
Earn the Storyteller badge by
participating actively and constructively
in conversations on Liberal Arts Voices
social media channels.
Evidence: Links to published blog posts
and tweets.
Earn this badge
College of Arts & Letters

9. 1 from each category
+ + + + +
2 more from
any category
=
Liberal Arts
Citizen
Meta Badge
College of Arts & Letters

10. MSU Arts and Culture Scholar Badge

11. Earn badges for various activities
College of Arts & Letters
Theatre
Performance
Musical
Performance
Wharton Center
Broad Museum
MSU Museum RCAH
Gaming
Media Sandbox WKAR

12. College of Arts & Letters
Theatre
Performance
Musical
Performance
Wharton Center Broad Museum MSU Museum RCAH Gaming Media Sandbox WKAR
Focus areas become micro-credential badges
Performing Arts Fine Arts Media Arts

13. College of Arts & Letters
Micro-credentials achieve the macro badge
Performing Arts Fine Arts Media Arts
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
MSU Arts
and Culture
Scholar
+ + =

14. College Teaching Graduate Certificate

15. College of Arts & Letters
College Teaching Graduate Certificate
=Seminar Work Mentored
Teaching
Professional
Development
Action Research
Project
Digital Presence COLLEGE OF ARTS LETTERS
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
College
Teaching

16. College of Arts & Letters
Badges at MSU
Chris Long
Dean of the College of Arts & Letters
@cplong | @deancplong