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Designed for staff, faculty, employers, and students, the series highlights how badges recognize skills gained through coursework, co\u2011curricular experiences, and professional development &#8211; connecting learning to career pathways and workforce needs. Together, these sessions build a shared understanding of how digital badges support learner records, skills\u2011based hiring, and EWU\u2019s future\u2011ready credentialing ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual Series Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Webinar 1 (Staff &amp; Administrators):<\/strong> February 19 | 11:00\u201311:45 AM\n<ul>\n<li>Add to your Calendar: <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/calendar\/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1361508668\">Download Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Webinar 2 (Faculty):<\/strong> February 24 | 1:00\u20131:45 PM\n<ul>\n<li>Add to your Calendar: <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/calendar\/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1361508669\">Download Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Webinar 3 (Employers &amp; Industry Partners):<\/strong> March 3 | 10:00\u201310:45 AM\n<ul>\n<li>Add to your Calendar: <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/calendar\/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1361508671\">Download Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Webinar 4 (Students):<\/strong> April 15 | 12:00\u201312:45 PM\n<ul>\n<li>Add to your Calendar: <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/calendar\/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1361508672\">Download Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking Ahead:<\/strong> EWU PCE will have upcoming Workshops scheduled for Summer 2026! Stay tuned to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n"},{"image":{"ID":454,"id":454,"title":"1","filename":"1.png","filesize":575819,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/1.png","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/pce-focus\/attachment\/1\/","alt":"Front of Showalter Hall in red with words transposed over top sitting underneath EWU Professional and Continuing Education logo that reads \"PCE and EWU Faculty Connections April 4th, 2025 Webinar\".","author":"1243","description":"","caption":"","name":"1","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":326,"date":"2025-04-16 20:32:56","modified":"2025-05-08 22:03:25","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":600,"height":400,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/1-150x150.png","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/1-300x200.png","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/1.png","medium_large-width":600,"medium_large-height":400,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/1.png","large-width":600,"large-height":400,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/1.png","1536x1536-width":600,"1536x1536-height":400,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/1.png","2048x2048-width":600,"2048x2048-height":400,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/1.png","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/1.png","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/1.png","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"title":"PCE + EWU Faculty Connections","heading_tag":"h3","show-hr":true,"copy":"<p>EWU Professional &amp; Continuing Education (PCE) recently hosted <em data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"93\">PCE + EWU Faculty Connections<\/em>, a virtual webinar.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Held on Friday, April 4th, 2025.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The session brought together faculty and EWU PCE leadership to explore opportunities for developing and launching credit and non-credit programs. Attendees gained valuable insights into EWU PCE\u2019s mission, financial models, and marketing support, while also hearing program highlights from faculty partners, including the Therapeutic Recreation program and the evolving SRA certificate. 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Attendees heard from EWU PCE staff, district leaders, and education partners as they showcased offerings like VESi, Excel Ed, and the Kod\u00e1ly Summer Intensive. 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Attendees learned how EWU\u2019s PCE unit partners with healthcare organizations to deliver customized training, leadership development, and credit-bearing programs. Featured topics included AI in healthcare education, dental hygiene resources, therapeutic recreation, apprenticeship-to-degree pathways, and more. 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That future is here with <\/span><b>Learning and Employment Records (LERs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: digital, verifiable records owned by learners and earners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Christi Harter, Ph.D. (EWU)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>Madelyn Rahn (SkillsFWD)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> dived in and explored bold LER initiatives designed to build a more equitable, skills-based hiring ecosystem. This offering highlighted how universities and employers can collaborate to unlock talent and transform credentialing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\"><b>Presentation Topic: Capturing ALL Credential and Related Skills through Learning and Employment Records<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Faculty-Led Innovation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Insights from the front lines of credential reform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>University-to-Business Engagement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Bridging education and employment through technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Applied Focus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Real strategies for overcoming adoption barriers and scaling impact.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>When:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> September 30th, 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Crystal Gateway 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Their work empowers adult learners to translate experience into advancement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>University-to-Business Engagement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | Through partnerships with the Machinists Institute, EWU is co-creating technical and managerial degree tracks for journey-level machinists\u2014bridging education and employment with real-world relevance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Applied Focus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | As part of the credit mobility efforts with Ithaka S+R, EWU is piloting flexible, accessible programs and digital credentialing tools to support working adults, immigrants, and those with some-college-no-credential. These strategies are designed to scale impact and overcome adoption barriers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>State of the LER Ecosystem<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | In collaboration with SkillsFWD, EWU is mapping the national LER landscape to identify gaps and opportunities\u2014informing funders and stakeholders on how to maximize investments in skills-based hiring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/a9692b74-e22d-47e4-830a-f504b4ca11d2\/websitePage:f30290d6-581d-48aa-b951-a34dcc14a5ff?utm_campaign=2025%20Conference&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8uNRfqVtiNcJdgHJeUSCKowh70Z8ETUHVsamHVi5iT-y5IYOZFeWs1LrphDiaIuo0Emb7QdFpcmSN7eAWDvsep8uk4DQ&amp;_hsmi=376645392&amp;utm_content=376645392&amp;utm_source=hs_email\">Learn More Here<\/a><\/p>\n","image":{"ID":799,"id":799,"title":"CAEL-2025-2","filename":"CAEL-2025-2.png","filesize":11705187,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/CAEL-2025-2.png","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/home\/cael-2025-2\/","alt":"Red background with white ewu logo and the words, \"Memphis 2025 CAEL\"","author":"1243","description":"","caption":"","name":"cael-2025-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2,"date":"2025-10-10 20:28:54","modified":"2025-10-10 20:28:54","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":3375,"height":4219,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/CAEL-2025-2-150x150.png","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/CAEL-2025-2-240x300.png","medium-width":240,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/CAEL-2025-2-768x960.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":960,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/CAEL-2025-2-819x1024.png","large-width":819,"large-height":1024,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/CAEL-2025-2-1229x1536.png","1536x1536-width":1229,"1536x1536-height":1536,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/CAEL-2025-2-1638x2048.png","2048x2048-width":1638,"2048x2048-height":2048,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/CAEL-2025-2.png","gform-image-choice-sm-width":240,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":300,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/CAEL-2025-2.png","gform-image-choice-md-width":320,"gform-image-choice-md-height":400,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/pce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/CAEL-2025-2.png","gform-image-choice-lg-width":480,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":600}},"youtube_video_id":"","video_orientation":"horizontal","image_alt":"Red background with white ewu logo and the words, \"Memphis 2025 CAEL\"","secondary_image":"Geo-texture-blk.svg","background_vertical_alignment":"center","background_horizontal_alignment":"center","background_crop":"chevron","component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"off-white","accordion_position":"left","title":"Offering Highlight","notes":"","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Certified Supply Chain Professional + Freight Broker\/Agent Training","copy":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"660\">Dive into the dynamic world of logistics and transportation with EWU Professional and Continuing Education\u2019s <strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"477\">Certified Supply Chain Professional + Freight Broker\/Agent Training<\/strong> program. This comprehensive online course equips you with the skills needed to thrive in two critical areas of the supply chain industry: operations management and freight brokerage.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why EWU Professional &amp; Continuing Education<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Structured Learning<\/strong> \u2013 Developed in partnership with experts in logistics and transportation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible Online Format<\/strong> \u2013 100% online and self-paced for maximum flexibility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Hours<\/strong> \u2013 200+ course hours of in-depth, industry-relevant content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><em>Whether you&#8217;re entering the field or looking to grow your career, this dual-track program covers core concepts in supply chain strategy, sourcing, logistics, and freight management.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/careertraining.ewu.edu\/training-programs\/certified-supply-chain-professional-freight-broker-agent-training\/\">Enroll Today<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"label":"Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Voucher Included","copy":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"660\">Ready to launch your healthcare career from home? EWU&#8217;s Professional &amp; Continuing Education <strong><em>Online Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with Voucher Included<\/em> <\/strong>course is your path to a rewarding future! This career series includes both Medical Terminology and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).<\/p>\n<p><b>Why EWU Professional &amp; Continuing Education<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Structured Learning<\/strong> \u2013 Developed in partnership with experts in logistics and transportation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible Online Format<\/strong> \u2013 100% online and self-paced for maximum flexibility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Hours<\/strong> \u2013 540+ course hours of in-depth, industry-relevant content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><em>Voucher Included: Your CCMA certification exam fee is covered! The course also includes an opportunity to participate in a clinical experience.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/careertraining.ewu.edu\/training-programs\/certified_clinical_medical_assistant\/\">Enroll Today<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"label":"NEW COURSE | History of National Parks","copy":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"660\"><strong>Discover the Roots of Conservation with EWU\u2019s New For-Credit Course: History of National Parks \u2013 Starting Fall Quarter 2025!<\/strong><br \/>\nExplore how the idea of national parks emerged in the United States, challenging the dominant narrative of progress. This engaging course dives into the powerful story of how Americans came to value preservation over exploitation, inspired by voices like John Muir who believed \u201cwe need beauty as well as bread.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Why EWU Professional &amp; Continuing Education<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic Rigor<\/strong> \u2013 A for-credit, non-matriculated, course designed to deepen your understanding of environmental history and cultural values.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible Format<\/strong> \u2013 Online and accessible for busy students and professionals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fall Start<\/strong> \u2013 Enroll now to begin your journey into the legacy of America\u2019s \u201cbest idea\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><em>Enroll Today and Be Part of the Story That Preserved a Nation\u2019s Natural Soul<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/pce.ewu.edu\/ewu\/category\/category.aspx\">Enroll Today<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"label":"Summer Leadership Workshop | Mukogawa Women's University, Japan","copy":"<p>EWU is proud to offer this dynamic\u00a0<strong>3-day leadership workshop<\/strong>\u00a0led by Dr. Brian Davenport, Director of the MS in Organizational Leadership program. This immersive experience includes\u00a0<strong>9 hours of interactive sessions<\/strong>\u00a0focused on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discovering personal strengths through the\u00a0<strong>CliftonStrengths assessment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Exploring leadership values and practices from\u00a0<em>When Everyone Leads<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Engaging in reflection, discussion, and practical application of leadership concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Participants will gain valuable insights into their leadership style and learn how to apply these skills across diverse settings. 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I would like to thank you for all your helpful advice and words of wisdom throughout this past year. You\u2019re easily my favorite professor from the past six years of schooling I\u2019ve done. I would love to keep contact throughout my career. Hopefully, I can continue my education and get into grad school soon.<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p>I just took my exam&#8230;. AND I PASSED!! I want to thank you so much for everything. You&#8217;ve been an amazing professor (Dr. Karen Wenzel) and have done so much to make sure I understood every assignment. I truly do appreciate and cannot thank you enough for all you&#8217;ve done. Thank you so much!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Felicia Goins<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n"},{"label":"Hear from Students: Therapeutic Recreation","copy":"<p>I just wanted to thank you so much for developing, organizing, and teaching the RCLS courses. I truly enjoyed them and learned a lot along the way. 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