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January 23, 2024Episode 1447 min

The Impact of the 2023 SCOTUS Ruling on DEI

The verdict that emerged from the 2023 Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling send vibrations through the world of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). This conversation highlights the impact of this decision and the need for continued and increased effort of credentialing practitioners within the DEI space. Speakers: Mark C. Franco, Esq. Julia E. Judish, Esq. Delmar I. Lee, PhD, CDE® Series Description: Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives into thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

December 14, 2023Episode 1335 min

Credentialing Pathways: Challenging the Status Quo

The North American economy has a growing skills gap between skills being demanded by employers and those the workforce can provide. Certification boards are uniquely positioned to champion entry into a field of practice, but first must be prepared to challenge their own structures and processes related to eligibility requirements. This podcast is a thought-provoking call to action for certification bodies to consider how they: Can recognize and promote non-traditional routes of entry to a career; Might leverage their relationships with educational and other institutions to support upskilling/bridging opportunities for faster entry to practice; and Take into account the barriers within one’s credentialing body that prevent change. Speakers: Carla Caro, MA, ICE-CCP, ACT Credentialing & Career Services Sandy Greenberg, PhD, ACT Credentialing & Career Services Dana Van Laeys, MA Ed, MLS(ASCP)MBCM, CLS, ICE-Credentialing Specialist, National Center for Competency Testing Series Description: Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives into thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

November 7, 2023Episode 1225 min

An Introduction to Quality Assurance: Part 2

In part two of this introduction to quality assurance, Mary Buday continues her conversation with Johnna Gueorguieva PhD, ICE-CCP, CAE, and Todd Galati, CAE about their definitions of quality assurance, how its shaped for their programs and key considerations if your program holds an accreditation to the NCCA Standards or ISO/IEC 17024. Speakers: Mary Buday, National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences Todd Galati, CAE, American Council on Exercise Johnna Gueorguieva ICE-CCP, PhD, CAE, Dental Assisting National Board Series Description: Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

October 17, 2023Episode 1122 min

An Introduction to Quality Assurance: Part 1

Mary Buday, director of certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences, discusses quality assurance with Johnna Gueorguieva PhD, ICE-CCP, CAE, and Todd Galati, CAE. Over the course of two conversations, they define quality assurance and what it looks like in their program. They also discuss considerations if your program holds an accreditation to the NCCA Standards or ISO/IEC 17024 and tips for starting a quality assurance program. Speakers: Mary Buday, National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences Todd Galati, CAE, American Council on Exercise Johnna Gueorguieva ICE-CCP, PhD, CAE, Dental Assisting National Board Series Description: Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

August 15, 2023Episode 1023 min

Lining up at the Starting Gate: Thoughts on Launching a New Certification Program

Episode Number: 10 Episode Description: Join Jessica Anderson, ICE-CCP, Brett Foley, PhD and Holly Saraullo as they offer their unique perspectives on the key aspects of establishing a credentialing program. Each shares their views on common challenges, finding your target audience and where to go when you get “stuck.” Speakers: Jessica Anderson, ICE-CCP, Data Recognition Corporation Brett P. Foley, PhD, Alpine Testing Solutions Holly Saraullo, Data Recognition Corporation Series Description: Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

May 31, 2023Episode 928 min

Certificate vs. Certification: Considerations for the Final Decision

Episode Number: 9 Episode Description: Cynthia Allen, ICE-CCP, Jennifer Naughton, MEd, CAE, ICE-CCP, SPHR, and Rachel Roberts, MPH, CHES, weigh in on the strategic decision-making involved in developing a stackable assessment-based credential versus a certification, specifically using the Institute for Healthcare Advancement’s (IHA’s) Health Literacy Specialist Program as s case study. Speakers: Cynthia Allen, ICE-CCP, SeaCrest Jennifer Naughton, MEd, CAE, ICE-CCP, SPHR, Naughton Consulting, LLC Rachel Roberts, MPH, CHES, Institute for Healthcare Advancement Related Resources: Find additional resources on stackable credentials here: https://www.credentialinginsights.org/Article/5-things-you-should-know-about-stackable-credentials-1 Series Description: Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

December 14, 2022Episode 824 min

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Credentialing

Episode Number: 8 Episode Description: Learn about diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives that I.C.E. has recently engaged in, such as the I.C.E. DE&I Statement and the I.C.E. Coffee Chat series. Also hear from two I.C.E. members and how their organizations have approached DE&I, the programs they've implemented and the impact it's had so far on their DE&I journey. Speakers: Mark C. Franco, ICE-CCP; Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP; Vice Chair, I.C.E. DE&I Committee (Host) Todd Galati, MA; American Council on Exercise JoAnne Konick-McMahan, MSN, RN, PCCN-K; ACN Certification Corporation Tracy Lofty, MSA, CAE; International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners; Chair, I.C.E. DE&I Committee (Host) Related Resources: Find additional I.C.E. DE&I resources here: https://www.credentialingexcellence.org/About/Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion Series Description: Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

November 22, 2022Episode 720 min

A Discussion With the Authors of Credentialing Understanding the Problems. Identify the Opportunities. Create the Solutions.

Episode Number: 7 Episode Description: Take a deep dive into the book “Credentialing: Understanding the Problems. Identify the Opportunities. Create the Solutions.” I.C.E. member Carla Caro, MA, chats with authors Michelle Van Noy, PhD, and Paul Gaston, PhD, on topics highlighted in their book, including how credentialing organizations can more effectively partner with academic programs, how community colleges are using credentialing and how apprenticeship programs are gaining in popularity. Speakers: Carla Caro, MA, Program Director, Credentialing Services, ACT (Host) Paul Gaston, PhD, Higher Education Consultant Michelle Van Noy, PhD, Director, Education and Employment Research Center, School of Management and Labor Relations, Rutgers University Related Resources: Credentialing: Understanding the Problems. Identify the Opportunities. Create the Solutions Series Description: Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

August 31, 2022Episode 622 min

Assessment-based Certificate Accreditation

Episode Number: 6 Episode Description: What is an assessment-based certificate program and why should it be accredited? Hear from three members of I.C.E.’s Assessment-based Certificate Accreditation Council (ACAC) as they discuss accreditation programs, why it’s a good idea to get accredited and what the pitfalls are for many applicants. Speakers: Bobbi Losee Vernon, MA, ICE-CCP, Senior Learning Architect, Global Skills X-Change Fae Mellichamp, Psychometrician, Mellichamp Consulting Heather Rich, MPA, ICE-CCP, Executive Director, American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (host) Series Description: Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

July 25, 2022Episode 523 min

Credential As You Go Initiative

Episode Number: 5 Episode Description: What is the Credential As You Go (CAYG) movement? What does it mean to have a lifelong learning orientation to credentialing? What are incremental credentialing concepts? CAYG expert leaders Nan Travers and Holly Zanville answer these questions and chat with I.C.E. Board Member Bill West about what credentialing bodies need to understand about this game changing perspective. Speakers: Nan Travers, PhD, Director for the Center for Leadership in Credentialing Learning, SUNY Empire State College Bill West, MBA, I.C.E. Board Member (host) Holly Zanville, PhD, Research Professor and Co-director of the Program on Skills, Credentials & Workforce Policy, George Washington University Series Description: Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.