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Temp Last Modified: 2025-01-22 <li>Hits: 7645</li> </ul> </article> </div> </div> <div uk-grid class="uk-child-width-1-1"> <div> <article id="article-542" class="uk-article" data-permalink="https://ctstate.edu/admissions-registration/one-stop-enrollment-center" typeof="Article" vocab="https://schema.org/"> <meta property="name" content="One Stop Enrollment Center"> <meta property="author" typeof="Person" content="Eve Page"> <meta property="dateModified" content="2026-06-02T20:16:03+00:00"> <meta property="datePublished" content="2024-10-07T17:42:06+00:00"> <meta class="uk-margin-remove-adjacent" property="articleSection" content="CT State"> <h2 property="headline" class="uk-margin-top uk-margin-remove-bottom uk-article-title"> <a href="/admissions-registration/one-stop-enrollment-center" class="uk-link-reset">One Stop Enrollment Center</a> </h2> <p class="uk-margin-top uk-margin-remove-bottom uk-article-meta"> Posted in <a href="/?view=category&id=8" >CT State</a>. </p> <ul class="fields-container"> <li class="field-entry temp-last-modified "> <span class="field-label ">Temp Last Modified: </span> <span class="field-value ">2025-02-13</span> </li></ul> <div class="uk-margin-medium-top" property="text"> <div><p>Welcome to the <strong>One Stop Enrollment Center</strong> – your go-to resource for all things related to your academic journey, from applying to graduating. Whether you're a prospective student, a continuing student, a returning student, or even a visiting student, the One Stop Center is here to provide centralized access to the information, services, and support you need.</p> <p>At the One Stop, you can get help with:</p> <ul> <li>General college information</li> <li>Admissions application support</li> <li>Assistance with school onboarding</li> <li>Class registration and course search guidance</li> <li>Basic financial aid assistance</li> <li>Graduation process information</li> <li>Help with using the myCTState student portal</li> <li>And so much more!</li> </ul> <p>Explore all that we offer and get the personalized assistance you need to succeed at every stage of your journey.</p></div> <div> <div class="wysiwyg_block_inner typography"> <div><div id="__8x8-chat-button-container-script_126747952763220f3c06a754.49165077"><a data-type="online" role="button" data-is-updated="v4"><img alt="Chat now" src="https://vcc-na38.8x8.com/shared/CHAT/Y21kaW52ZXN0bWVudGdyb3UwMQ/button_601968152537245052ddcc8.17056890/img/logo" style="border: 0;" /></a></div></div> !--This script will not interfere with the button layout, you just need to include it in the same page. 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Additional in-person hours are available upon request.</span></i></p> <p><i><span><strong>Special Extended Hours for Spring 2026:</strong><br /></span></i></p> <ul> <li>1/10/2026 9 AM - 1 PM</li> <li>1/20/2026 8:30 AM - 7 PM</li> </ul> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:AS-OneStop@ct.edu" title="mailto:AS-OneStop@ct.edu"><span>AS-OneStop@ct.edu</span></a> <br /><strong>Primary Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:860-253-3017">860-253-3017</a> <em>(Days, evenings and weekends)</em></p> </div> </div> <hr /> <h3>Staff</h3> <p><strong>Stacey Musulin,</strong> <em>Campus Supervisor, Enrollment Services, </em><a href="tel:860-253-3015">860-253-3015</a>, <a href="mailto:stacey.musulin@ctstate.edu" title="mailto:stacey.musulin@ctstate.edu"><span>stacey.musulin@ctstate.edu</span></a><br /><strong>Jeffrey Shuman,</strong> <em>Enrollment Management Specialist,</em> <a href="tel:860-253-3018">860-253-3018</a>, <a href="mailto:jeffrey.shuman@ctstate.edu" title="mailto:jeffrey.shuman@ctstate.edu"><span>jeffrey.shuman@ctstate.edu</span></a><br /> <strong>Brynn Leslie,</strong> Enrollment Management Specialist, 860-253-1200, <a href="mailto:brynn.leslie@ctstate.edu">brynn.leslie@ctstate.edu</a></p></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><p>Capital One Stop Enrollment Center</p></h3> <div><p><strong style="font-size: 18px;">Location<br /></strong><span>2nd Floor</span></p> <div class="column-wrapper"> <div class="column-2"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Hours<br /></strong></span><span><strong>Monday, Wednesday, Thursday:</strong> 9 a.m.-5 p.m. <br /><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m.-6 p.m.<br /><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></p> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:CA-OneStop@ct.edu"><span class="cloaked_email">CA-OneStop@ct.edu</span></a><br /><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:8609065311">860-906-5311</a></p> </div> </div></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><p>Gateway One Stop Enrollment Center</p></h3> <div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location<br /></span></strong><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 1rem;">Room N214</span></p> <div class="column-wrapper"> <div class="column-2"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Hours<br /></strong></span><strong>Monday - </strong><strong>Friday:</strong> 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. </p> </div> <div class="column-2"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><br /></strong></span><strong>Additional Extended Hours:</strong> <ul> <li>Tuesday, Jan. 6, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, Jan. 7, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, Jan. 14, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, Jan. 21, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, Jan. 28, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, Feb. 4, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, Feb. 11, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, Feb. 25, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, March 4, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, March 11, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, March 18, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, March 25, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, April 8, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, April 15, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, April 22, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, April 29, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, May 6, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, May 13, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> <li>Wednesday, May 27, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="column-2"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><br /></strong></span><strong>Senior Citizen Registration:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Tuesday, Aug. 26, 9am – 12pm</li> </ul> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:GW-OneStop@ct.edu"><span class="cloaked_email">GW-OneStop@ct.edu</span></a><span> </span><br /><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:2032852020">203-285-2020</a></p> </div> </div></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><p>Housatonic One Stop Enrollment Center</p></h3> <div><p><strong><span>Location<br /></span></strong><span>Lafayette Hall, Room L-113</span></p> <div class="column-wrapper"> <div class="column-2"> <p><span><strong>Hours</strong></span><br /><strong>Monday–Thursday: </strong>8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.<br /><strong>Friday:</strong> 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.</p> <p><strong>PLEASE NOTE:</strong> <span>The Housatonic One Stop will be closed for the holidays </span><span dir="ltr">on Friday, December 26.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Offices include: One Stop, Financial Aid, Student Accounts & Advising</p> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:HC-OneStop@ct.edu"><span class="cloaked_email">HC-OneStop@ct.edu</span></a><br /><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:2033325088">203-332-5088</a></p> </div> </div></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><p>Manchester One Stop Enrollment Center</p></h3> <div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location<br /></span></strong>Student Services Center (SSC), L156 and L157</p> <div class="column-wrapper"> <div class="column-2"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Hours</strong></span><br /><strong>Monday-Friday:</strong> 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.</p> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:MA-OneStop@ct.edu"><span class="cloaked_email">MA-OneStop@ct.edu</span></a><strong><br /></strong><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:8605123220">860-512-3220</a></p> </div> </div></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><p>Middlesex One Stop Enrollment Center</p></h3> <div><p><span><strong>Holiday Hours<br /></strong></span><span><strong><em>Closed December 25 and January 1</em><br /></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>December 22-January 2</strong><br />In addition to our current office hours, w</span><span>e will offer remote services which can be accessed with the button below.</span></p></div> <p> <p> <a href="https://ctedu.webex.com/ctedu/j.php?MTID=m424f3e64378bdfbde36c5fb3991f3a10">Join Virtually</a> </p> </p> <div><div class="column-wrapper"> <div class="column-1"> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location</span><br /></strong><span><span>Founders Hall, Room 153</span></span></p> </div> <div class="column-2"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Summer Hours - June 1-August 14</strong></span><br /><span><span><strong>Monday - </strong><strong>Thursday:</strong> 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.</span></span><br /><span><span><strong>Friday:</strong> 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.</span></span></p> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:MX-OneStop@ct.edu"><span class="cloaked_email">MX-OneStop@ct.edu</span></a><br /><strong>Phone: </strong><a href="tel:860-343-5719">860-343-5719</a></p> </div> </div></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><p>Naugatuck Valley One Stop Enrollment Center</p></h3> <div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location<br /></span></strong><span>Kinney Hall, Room K516</span></p> <div class="column-wrapper"> <div class="column-2"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Hours<br /></strong></span><span>Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</span></p> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:NV-OneStop@ct.edu"><span class="cloaked_email">NV-OneStop@ct.edu</span></a><br /><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:2035962177">203-596-2177</a></p> </div> </div> <p></p> <p></p></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><p>Northwestern One Stop Enrollment Center</p></h3> <div><p><strong style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 1rem;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location<br /></span></strong><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 1rem;">Greenwoods Hall Room 219</span></p> <div class="column-wrapper"> <div class="column-2"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Hours</strong></span><br /><span><strong>Monday-Friday:</strong> 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.</span></p> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:Nw-onestop@ct.edu" title="mailto:Nw-onestop@ct.edu" data-outlook-id="4490611b-9b54-414a-b7ca-35e16f8225d4">Nw-onestop@ct.edu</a><br /><strong>Phone: </strong><a href="tel:860-738-6314">860-738-6314</a></p> </div> </div> <p></p> <hr /> <h3>Staff</h3> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Kris Kennedy,</strong> <em>Enrollment Services Campus Supervisor</em><br /><span><strong>Briana Kratzer,</strong> <em>Enrollment Management Specialist</em></span></p></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><p>Norwalk One Stop Enrollment Center</p></h3> <div><div class="column-wrapper"> <div class="column-1"> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location</span><br /></strong><span>E106</span></p> </div> <div class="column-2"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Hours<br /></strong></span><strong>Monday–Thursday:</strong> 9 a.m.-5 p.m.<br /><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m.-4 p.m.</p> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:NK-OneStop@ct.edu"><span class="cloaked_email">NK-OneStop@ct.edu</span></a><br /><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:2038577035">203-857-7035</a></p> </div> </div></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><p>Quinebaug Valley One Stop Enrollment Center</p></h3> <div><p><strong style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 1rem;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location<br /></span></strong><strong style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 1rem;">Danielson Campus:</strong><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 1rem;"> Student Success Center, Room <span>C127</span></span><span></span></p> <div class="column-wrapper"> <div class="column-2"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Hours</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Danielson</strong></span><br /><span><strong>Monday-Thursday:</strong> 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br /><strong>Friday:</strong> 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.</span><span style="font-size: 15px;"><strong></strong></span></p> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:QV-OneStop@ct.edu"><span class="cloaked_email">QV-OneStop@ct.edu</span></a><br /><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:8609324010">860-932-4010</a></p> </div> </div></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><p>Three Rivers One Stop Enrollment Center</p></h3> <div><div class="column-wrapper"> <div class="column-1"> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location</span><br /></strong><span>Room A-113</span></p> </div> <div class="column-2"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Hours</strong></span><br /><strong>Monday-Thursday:</strong> 8:30am-5pm<br /><strong>Friday:</strong> 8:30am-4:30pm<br />*Hours subject to change when classes are not in session.</p> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:TR-OneStop@ct.edu"><span class="cloaked_email">TR-OneStop@ct.edu</span></a><br /><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:8602159064">860-215-9064</a></p> </div> </div></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><p>Tunxis One Stop Enrollment Center</p></h3> <div><p><strong><span>Location<br /></span></strong><span>100 building, </span><span>next to the student ID/Welcome Center. </span></p> <div class="column-wrapper"> <div class="column-2"> <p><span><strong>Hours</strong></span><br /><strong>Monday-Thursday:</strong> 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br /><strong>Friday:</strong> 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.</p> <div><strong>Extended Hours</strong><br /> <ul style="margin-top: 0;"> <li>Tuesday, January 20 ? 8:30am-6pm</li> <li>Wednesday, January 21 ? 8:30am-6pm</li> <li>Thursday, January 22 ? 8:30am-6pm</li> <li>Friday, January 23 - 8:30am-4pm</li> <li>Monday, January 26 ? 8:30am-6pm</li> <li>Tuesday, January 27 ? 8:30am-6pm</li> <li>Wednesday, January 28 ? 8:30am-6pm</li> <li>Thursday, January 29 ? 8:30am-6pm</li> </ul> </div> <p>Senior Registration - Thursday, January 22 9am-12:00pm</p> </div> <div class="column-3"> <p><span><strong>Contact</strong></span><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:TX-OneStop@ct.edu"><span class="cloaked_email">TX-OneStop@ct.edu</span></a> <br /><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:860-773-1440">860-773-1440</a></p> </div> </div></div> <div><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>The One Stop at Tunxis will be closed on Tuesday, December 24. We will be back in the office on Thursday, December 26.</strong></p></div> <div><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Our Extended Saturday Hours will be Saturday, January 11: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.</strong></p></div> <div><p style="font-weight: 400;"><b>On the following dates, we will be open for extended hours until 6 p.m.:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Thursday, January 16</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Tuesday, January 21</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Wednesday, January 22</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Thursday, January 23</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Monday, January 27</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Tuesday, January 28</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Wednesday, January 29</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Thursday, January 30</strong></li> </ul></div> </div> </li> </ul> <div> </div> </div> <ul class="uk-list"> <li>Hits: 114882</li> </ul> </article> </div> <div> <article id="article-470" class="uk-article" data-permalink="https://ctstate.edu/locations/housatonic/supplemental-instruction" typeof="Article" vocab="https://schema.org/"> <meta property="name" content="Supplemental Instruction"> <meta property="author" typeof="Person" content="Richard Hubbard"> <meta property="dateModified" content="2026-01-27T23:38:26+00:00"> <meta property="datePublished" content="2024-10-01T19:58:38+00:00"> <meta class="uk-margin-remove-adjacent" property="articleSection" content="CT State"> <h2 property="headline" class="uk-margin-top uk-margin-remove-bottom uk-article-title"> <a href="/locations/housatonic/supplemental-instruction" class="uk-link-reset">Supplemental Instruction</a> </h2> <p class="uk-margin-top uk-margin-remove-bottom uk-article-meta"> Posted in <a href="/?view=category&id=8" >CT State</a>. </p> <div class="uk-margin-medium-top" property="text"> <div><p><img class="float-end" style="margin: 10px; float: right;" src="/images/Photos/Legacy-Sites/SI/group-photo.jpg" alt="From left to right front row: Sheyla Mendez, Isabelle (Bella) Musto and Sherlyn Mayen. Back Row: Katherine (Kat) Beltran, Leandre (Leah) Camacho, Jamison Hoover, Youssef Saudi and Courtney Holman" width="400" height="313" />Housatonic's Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program develops academic support communities of higher-level thinkers and self-empowered learners. This self-selecting, course-specific, peer-led program seeks to promote active, collaborative learning involving critical thinking and transferable study skills. Its efforts are aimed at helping students pass these courses at a higher rate and thus improving their retention rate.</p> <p>We want you to succeed in your courses. Let us help you for FREE! Coming to SI once a week has benefits such as raising grades, retaining more information, and getting to know your peers. We recommend attending SI once a week!</p></div> <h2><p>Supplemental Instruction is...</p></h2> <div><ul> <li>Weekly study sessions led by a peer who has successfully taken the course.</li> <li>An informal study group where it's ok to make a mistake.</li> <li>A place to share study tips.</li> <li>A way to grasp tough material and break it down into understandable segments.</li> <li>A way to save time, money and frustration.</li> </ul></div> <img src="/images/Photos/Legacy-Sites/SI/group-photo-with-kristen.jpg" alt="From left to right: Front Row: Katherine (Kat) Beltran, Isabelle (Bella) Musto, Sheyla Mendez, Jamison Hoover, Kristen Carley, Leandre (Leah) Camacho, Youssef Saudi (in the front) and Katherine (Kat) Beltran."> <h2><p>SI Statistics</p></h2> <div><ul> <li>When asked, <em>"If I had not come to SI, I think my grade would have been..."</em> 89% of students said they felt their grade would have been lower.</li> <li>In response to the question <em>"Has SI helped you improve as a student?",</em> 93% responded positively, saying that their comprehension improved, their confidence grew, and that they found it easier to retain knowledge.</li> <li>On average, 95% of the students who attended SI session regularly (8 or more times) earned a C or better in the course. About half of those students earned an A or B.</li> </ul></div> <h2><p>Learn More</p> <p></p></h2> <p> <p> <a href="https://youtu.be/9VfWajK_uZM?si=9gE4lkro0Q1EOZ8Z"> Changing the Way Students Learn With Supplemental Instruction</a> </p> </p> <ul> <li> <div> <div><h4>Supplemental Instruction:</h4> <ul> <li>focuses on large courses with high rates of D, F and withdrawal (DFW) grades to link with the SI Program</li> <li>helps students earn a higher course grade than their peers who did not attend, in particular, those students who attend the study sessions weekly</li> <li>reduces the DFW rates for students attending SI study sessions</li> <li>contributes to the improvement of retention rates for students attending the SI study sessions by providing an active, engaging, inclusive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and shared, transferrable study strategies</li> <li>reinforces student leaders’ knowledge of course material and leadership abilities, as well as develop creative thinking skills</li> <li>builds strong relationships with SI-linked faculty by helping them to appreciate the benefits of SI as well as the struggle students may have with the course material</li> </ul></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <div><h4>As a result of participating in supplemental instruction, students will:</h4> <ul> <li>increase their understanding of course concepts, apply them to different sets of problems, and understand how concepts from different disciplines connect (science, technology, and math; integrative knowledge)</li> <li>develop critical thinking skills that mature beyond memorization in a way that enables them to evaluate, analyze, and demonstrate evidence of their learning (critical thinking, quantitative reasoning)</li> <li>acquire transferrable study skill behavior, which will allow students to become more confident in their approach to mastering future difficult material (self-efficacy, self-advocacy)</li> </ul> <h4>As a result of serving as supplemental instruction facilitators, student leaders will:</h4> <ul> <li>develop creative thinking skills as they design study session plans that involve taking risks, navigating challenges, providing a variety of activities, and enhancing collaboration (creative thinking)</li> <li>enhance critical thinking skills as they set and assess learning objectives for their study sessions based on Bloom’s Taxonomy of higher-level thinking (critical thinking)</li> <li>develop professionally by improving their oral and written communication skills as they attempt to explain concepts and organize activities (oral communication)</li> <li>build their leadership skills as they facilitate group participation and collaboration, and as team leaders organize and conduct discipline-specific team meetings around sharing best practices (leadership and teamwork)</li> </ul></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <div><h4>To improve SI and ensure that progress is being made toward the aforementioned goals and desired learning outcomes, a comprehensive assessment plan is conducted. The following assessment practices will be initiated and/or continued this year:</h4> <ul> <li>Report comparisons of course grades for the SI attendees according to the number of times they attended the study sessions (0, 1-2, 3-4, 5-7, and 8 or more)</li> <li>Report comparisons of DFW grades for those who attended SI study sessions versus those who did not</li> <li>Examine students’ perception of understanding of course material having attended SI study sessions through the end-of-spring survey</li> <li>Examine students’ perception of their acquisition of transferrable learning strategies through the end-of-spring survey</li> <li>Examine the professional growth of SI leaders and their creative thinking skills through reflection journals and portfolios</li> <li>Examine mid-course surveys before major exam periods in order to determine why some students only attend sporadically</li> <li>Examine the most recent Summer DFW rates to determine which courses are most in need of SI</li> <li>Utilize focus groups to see whether students find SI useful and to determine what aspects of an SI session help them improve</li> <li>Examine SI participants vs. non-participants within the overall at-risk student population to compare academic performance</li> <li>Compare academic outcomes of SI participants and non-participants who have similar characteristics within individual courses</li> </ul></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <div><h4>SI contributes to the institutional goal of enhancing retention rates, graduation rates, GPA success, and satisfaction levels of HCC students by:</h4> <ul> <li>offering peer-led, weekly academic study sessions for students enrolled in challenging courses, allowing them the possibility of graduating at a faster pace</li> <li>providing an environment where students learn to ask thoughtful, course-specific, conceptual questions of themselves and each other and become more invested in their own learning</li> <li>increasing students’ confidence in attacking tough course material by being aware of how they study and how those strategies can apply to other courses</li> <li>enhancing leadership skills, job opportunities, and professional interactions for students</li> <li>providing workshops on study strategies and create an inclusive learning environment for the two-day pre-semester SI leader training</li> <li>encouraging faculty to: <ul> <li>understand the function and best practices of the SI program</li> <li>consider linking their course with the SI program</li> <li>help with the interviewing and selection of student leaders</li> <li>participate in the faculty social events before and following the semester</li> </ul> </li> <li>communicating with academic advisors to solicit suggestions on SI course links</li> <li>promoting the study sessions by presenting at the following events: New Student Orientation and Freshman Seminar</li> </ul></div> </div> </li> </ul> <h2><p>Become a Supplemental Instruction Leader</p> <p></p></h2> <div><p>We're looking for positive, mature, self-motivated students with great attendance, strong subject knowledge and enjoying working with their peers to become SI leaders. Leaders facilitate engaging workshops, attend all classes, take accurate notes and understand all classroom assignments.</p> <p>Participating as an SI leader is an impressive resume builder, offers emotional and intellectual fulfillment and leaders GET PAID!</p> <!--<div class="js-lightbox" data-mfp-src="https://housatonic.edu/images/Departments/Academics/Posters-02.jpg" data-mfp-type="image"><img src="https://housatonic.edu/images/Departments/Academics/Posters-02.jpg" alt="Supplemental Instruction - Student Leaders Wanted" width="100%" /></div>!--> <p><strong>For more information, contact Kristen Carley at <a href="mailto:kristen.carley@ctstate.edu">kristen.carley@ctstate.edu</a>. </strong></p></div> <p> <p> <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&token=19a3e676bbdd4ac3bbce860fcfe6a1c9&id=ePidZ3onakmsjdmeWGBt2RGVJyDE2wRGuxfwVdPG-alUNlBUQUZZRjdTQUcwNlQ1TTg1UkhHN05STi4u&topview=Preview">Apply to Be a Supplemental Instruction Leader</a> </p> </p> <h3><p>Meet Our Current Leaders</p> <p></p></h3> <ul> <li> <img src="/images/Photos/Legacy-Sites/SI/Courtney-Holman.jpg" alt="Courtney Holman, General Chemistry II"> <h3>Courtney Holman</h3> <div><p><strong>Courtney Holman</strong><br /><em>General Chemistry II</em></p></div> </li> <li> <img src="/images/Photos/Legacy-Sites/SI/Jamison-Hoover.jpg" alt="Jamison Hoover, Intermediate Algebra"> <h3>Jamison Hoover</h3> <div><p><strong>Jamison Hoover</strong><br /><em>Intermediate Algebra</em></p></div> </li> <li> <img src="https://ctstate.edu/images/Photos/Legacy-Sites/SI/Kat-Beltran" alt="Katherine (Kat) Beltran, Introduction to Criminal Justice"> <h3>Katherine (Kat) Beltran</h3> <div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Katherine (Kat) Beltran<br /></strong><em>Introduction to Criminal Justice</em></p></div> </li> <li> <img src="/images/Photos/Legacy-Sites/SI/Sherlyn-Mayen.jpg" alt="Sherlyn Mayen, Biology"> <h3>Sherlyn Mayen</h3> <div><p><strong>Sherlyn Mayen</strong><br /><em>Biology</em></p></div> </li> <li> <img src="/images/Photos/Legacy-Sites/SI/Sheyla-Mendez.jpg" alt="Sheyla Mendez, Intermediate Algebra"> <h3>Sheyla Mendez</h3> <div><p><strong>Sheyla Mendez</strong><br /><em>Intermediate Algebra </em></p></div> </li> <li> <img src="/images/Photos/Legacy-Sites/SI/Bella-Musto.jpg" alt="Isabelle (Bella) Musto, Statistics I"> <h3>Isabelle (Bella) Musto</h3> <div><p><strong>Isabelle (Bella) Musto</strong><br /><em>Statistics I</em></p></div> </li> <li> <img src="/images/Photos/Legacy-Sites/SI/Youssef-Saudi.jpg" alt="Youssef Saudi, Cell Biology"> <h3>Youssef Saudi</h3> <div><p><strong>Youssef Saudi</strong><br /><em>Cell Biology</em></p></div> </li> <li> <img src="/images/Photos/Legacy-Sites/SI/Leah-Camacho.jpg" alt="Leandre (Leah) Camacho, College Algebra"> <h3>Leandre (Leah) Camacho</h3> <div><p><strong>Leandre (Leah) Camacho</strong><br /><em>College Algebra</em></p></div> </li> </ul> <h2><span>Current Classes Offering Supplemental Instruction</span></h2> <h3>Arts and Humanities</h3> <div><ul> <li><span>Graphic Design</span></li> </ul></div> <h3>Business</h3> <div><ul> <li>Principles of Financial Accounting</li> <li>Intermediate Accounting</li> </ul></div> <h3>Behavioral and Social Sciences</h3> <div><ul> <li><span>Introduction to Criminal Justice</span><br /><span></span></li> <li><span>Observation and Documentation and Assessment of Young Children</span><br /><span></span></li> <li><span>World History</span></li> </ul></div> <h3>Math and Science</h3> <div><ul> <li><span>Introduction to Biology</span><br /><span></span></li> <li><span>Anatomy and Physiology I</span><br /><span></span></li> <li><span>Anatomy and Physiology II<br /></span><span></span></li> <li><span>Elementary Algebra Foundations<br /></span></li> <li><span>Intermediate Algebra<br /></span></li> <li><span>Calculus I<br /></span></li> <li><span>Calculus II<br /></span></li> <li><span>Calculus-Based Physics I<br /></span></li> <li><span>Calculus-Based Physics II<br /></span></li> <li><span>General Psychology I</span></li> </ul></div> <div> </div> </div> <ul class="uk-list"> <li>Hits: 19170</li> </ul> </article> </div> <div> <article id="article-537" class="uk-article" data-permalink="https://ctstate.edu/workforce-development/microcredentials" typeof="Article" vocab="https://schema.org/"> <meta property="name" content="Microcredentials"> <meta property="author" typeof="Person" content="Eve Page"> <meta property="dateModified" content="2025-12-29T19:18:39+00:00"> <meta property="datePublished" content="2024-10-01T14:22:37+00:00"> <meta class="uk-margin-remove-adjacent" property="articleSection" content="CT State"> <h2 property="headline" class="uk-margin-top uk-margin-remove-bottom uk-article-title"> <a href="/workforce-development/microcredentials" class="uk-link-reset">Microcredentials</a> </h2> <p class="uk-margin-top uk-margin-remove-bottom uk-article-meta"> Posted in <a href="/?view=category&id=8" >CT 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These micro-credentials are designed to empower you with in-demand skills for today's competitive job market, offering bite-sized learning experiences designed to enhance understanding in specific areas and complement academic pathways offered by CT State. Crafted in close partnership with industry leaders, these learning experiences are meticulously designed to meet the evolving demands of the workforce, equipping students with practical skills that hold immediate value in professional settings.</p></div> <h2>What Are Micro-Credentials?</h2> <div><p>Micro-credentials are focused learning experiences that validate specific skills or knowledge in a particular subject. Unlike traditional degrees, they are shorter and more targeted, focusing on essential competencies. Developed with input from industry experts and employers, micro-credentials are highly relevant to current job market needs, making them an effective way to enhance your professional skills and career prospects. Each micro-credential is validated by the issuing institution, ensuring credibility and recognition of your accomplishments.</p> <p><strong>Discover how micro-credentials can help you stand out in today's competitive landscape!</strong></p></div> <h2>What Is a Digital Badge?</h2> <div><p>A digital badge is a digital representation of a micro-credential, complete with metadata that showcases evidence of learning. It includes details like the description, skills gained, earning criteria, and information about the issuing institution.</p> <p>Digital badges are clickable and portable, allowing you to share them on social media, incorporate them into email signatures, display them on websites, and include them on resumes. They serve as a versatile tool for showcasing your accomplishments and skills to prospective employers and peers alike.</p></div> <h2>What Are the Benefits of Earning a Micro-Credential?</h2> [fa6-solid--graduation-cap] <h3><span>Focused Skill Development</span></h3> <div><p>Micro-credentials are ideal for focused skill development. Their targeted approach enables quicker proficiency in key areas and the flexibility to stack credentials over time for a well-rounded skill set.</p></div> [antdesign-filled--clock-circle] <h3>Quick Completion</h3> <div><p>Micro-credentials are offered in shorter durations than typical certificate or degrees, ranging from hours to semesters.</p></div> [fa6-solid--stethoscope] <h3>Industry Relevance</h3> <div><p>Created in collaboration with industry experts, skills acquired are directly applicable and immediately valuable in the workplace.</p></div> [fontawesome-solid--hands-helping] <h3>Impress Employers</h3> <div><p>Micro-credentials serve as a testament to your proactive approach to learning, showcasing your initiative and commitment to acquiring relevant skills. They not only enhance your understanding but also serve as a valuable indicator to employers of your potential and readiness for new challenges.</p></div> <h2>Learn More</h2> <div><p>To learn more, view our micro-credential offerings below, read our <a href="#faqs">FAQs</a> or contact Renee Dunbar, Grant Project Assistant at <a href="mailto:Renee.Dunbar@ctstate.edu">Renee.Dunbar@ctstate.edu</a> for more information.</p></div> <div><p><a id="upcoming"></a></p></div> <h2>Upcoming Courses</h2> <div><p><strong>Register for micro-credentials through your campus Workforce Development/Continuing Education Office. Students from any CT State campus can enroll! <em>Please note that all courses are online and may be completed at your own pace. <i>Deadline to register is April 15, 2026. All micro-credentials must be completed by May 31, 2026.</i></em></strong></p></div> <p> <p> <a href="https://cscu-ce.easy-forward.com/ce-api/">Register for an Upcoming Course</a> </p> </p> <div><div class="lwcw" data-options="id=300&format=html"></div> <p> <script type="text/javascript" id="lw_lwcw" src="//calendar.ctstate.edu/livewhale/theme/core/scripts/lwcw.js"></script> </p></div> <p> <p> <a href="https://cscu-ce.easy-forward.com/ce-api/">Register for an Upcoming Course</a> </p> </p> <h2>Micro-Credential Offerings</h2> <div><p>The following micro-credentials were developed using grant funds provided by the CT Statewide Healthcare Industry Pathways Project.</div> <img src="/images/Logos-and-graphics/micro-credentials/ProEnhancement_Health_PCC.png" alt=""> <h3><p>Patient-Centered Communicator<o:p></o:p></p></h3> <ul> <li> <h3>Overview</h3> <div><p><span>The Patient-Centered Communicator micro-credential reviews professional communication, an essential skill impacting the medical profession and patients in today’s healthcare occupations. The focus is on specific skills needed to communicate appropriately with various patient profiles.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Time to Completion: </strong>2-3 hours<strong><br /></strong></span><span><strong>Level: </strong>Professional Enhancement</span></p></div> </li> <li> <h3>Skills</h3> <div><ul> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__0 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/active-listening" tabindex="0">Active Listening</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__1 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/communications" tabindex="0">Communications</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__2 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/cultural-awareness" tabindex="0">Cultural Awareness</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/empathy" tabindex="0">Empathy</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__4 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/ethics" tabindex="0">Ethics</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__5 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/healthcare-customer-service" tabindex="0">Healthcare Customer Service</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__6 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/hipaa" tabindex="0">HIPAA</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__7 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/listening-skills" tabindex="0">Listening Skills</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__8 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/non-verbal-communication" tabindex="0">Non-Verbal Communication</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__9 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/patient-interviews" tabindex="0">Patient Interviews</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__10 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/professionalism" tabindex="0">Professionalism</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__11 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/verbal-communication-skills" tabindex="0">Verbal Communication Skills</a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul> <p> <p> <a href="https://www.credly.com/org/ct-state-community-college/badge/patient-centered-communicator">Learn More About The Patient-Centered Communicator Badge</a> </p> </p> <img src="/images/Logos-and-graphics/micro-credentials/ProEnhancement_Healthcare_HP.png" alt="Healthcare Professional badge"> <h3>Healthcare Professional</h3> <ul> <li> <h3>Overview</h3> <div><p>This micro-credential is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential skills and knowledge to excel in their roles by emphasizing the importance of professionalism and customer service. Students will explore the importance of time management, personal appearance, positive attitude, and ethical behavior in healthcare. The topics of bias, prejudice, ethnocentrism, and cultural competence will be covered, all of which are essential for providing high-quality, patient-centered care.</p> <p><span><strong>Time to Completion: </strong>2-3 hours<strong><br /></strong></span><span><strong>Level: </strong>Professional Enhancement</span></p></div> </li> <li> <h3>Skills</h3> <div><ul class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skills"> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__0 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/bias-recognition" tabindex="0">Bias Recognition</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__1 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/customer-service" tabindex="0">Customer Service</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__2 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/empathy" tabindex="0">Empathy</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/ethical-standards-and-conduct" tabindex="0">Ethical Standards And Conduct</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__4 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/prioritization" tabindex="0">Prioritization</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__5 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/professionalism" tabindex="0">Professionalism</a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul> <p> <p> <a href="https://www.credly.com/org/ct-state-community-college/badge/healthcare-professional">Learn More About The Healthcare Professional Badge</a> </p> </p> <img src="/images/Logos-and-graphics/micro-credentials/ProEnhancement_Healthcare_IC.png" alt="Teamwork and Interprofessional Collaboration badge"> <h3><p>Teamwork and Interprofessional Collaborator</p></h3> <ul> <li> <h3>Overview</h3> <div><p>Teamwork and interpersonal collaboration are essential skills in healthcare settings as they contribute to the overall quality of patient care and enhance the working environment for healthcare professionals. This micro-credential aims to prepare healthcare professionals to function effectively in a collaborative and dynamic healthcare environment, ultimately improving patient outcomes and the overall quality of care.</p> <p><span><strong>Time to Completion: </strong>2-3 hours<strong><br /></strong></span><span><strong>Level: </strong>Professional Enhancement</span></p></div> </li> <li> <h3>Skills</h3> <div><ul class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skills"> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__0 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/accountability" tabindex="0">Accountability</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__1 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/collaborative-decision-making.2a7b3172" tabindex="0">Collaborative Decision Making</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__2 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/conflict-resolution" tabindex="0">Conflict Resolution</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/problem-solving" tabindex="0">Problem-Solving</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__4 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/professionalism" tabindex="0">Professionalism</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__5 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/team-communication" tabindex="0">Team Communication</a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul> <p> <p> <a href="https://www.credly.com/org/ctship-college-of-technology/badge/teamwork-interprofessional-collaborator">Learn More About The Teamwork and Interprofessional Collaborator Badge</a> </p> </p> <img src="/images/Logos-and-graphics/micro-credentials/Foundational_ProfHealthSeries.png" alt="Professionalism in Healthcare Series badge"> <h3>Professionalism in Healthcare Series</h3> <ul> <li> <h3>Overview</h3> <div><p>A foundational level badge is awarded upon completion of all three micro-credentials in the series:</p> <ul> <li>Patient-Centered Communicator</li> <li>Healthcare Professional</li> <li>Teamwork and Interprofessional Collaborator</li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Level: </strong>Foundational</span></p></div> </li> <li> <h3>Skills</h3> <div><div class="cr-badges-badge-skills"> <ul class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skills"> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__0 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/accountability" tabindex="0">Accountability</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__1 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/active-listening" tabindex="0">Active Listening</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__2 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/bias-recognition" tabindex="0">bias recognition</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/communications" tabindex="0">Communications</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__4 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/cultural-awareness" tabindex="0">Cultural Awareness</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__5 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/customer-service" tabindex="0">Customer Service</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__6 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/empathy" tabindex="0">Empathy</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__7 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/ethical-standards-and-conduct" tabindex="0">Ethical Standards And Conduct</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__8 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/healthcare-customer-service" tabindex="0">Healthcare Customer Service</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__9 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/hipaa" tabindex="0">HIPAA</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__10 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/non-verbal-communication" tabindex="0">Non-Verbal Communication</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__11 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/patient-centered-communication" tabindex="0">Patient-Centered Communication</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__12 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/problem-solving" tabindex="0">Problem-Solving</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__13 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/professionalism" tabindex="0">Professionalism</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__14 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/team-communication" tabindex="0">Team Communication</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__15 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/teamwork" tabindex="0">Teamwork</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__16 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/verbal-communication" tabindex="0">Verbal Communication</a></li> </ul> </div></div> </li> </ul> <p> <p> <a href="https://www.credly.com/org/ct-state-community-college/badge/professionalism-in-healthcare-series">Learn More About The Professionalism in Healthcare Series Badge</a> </p> </p> <img src="/images/Logos-and-graphics/micro-credentials/Foundational_HealthcareDoc.png" alt="Healthcare Documentation Best Practices badge"> <h3><p>Healthcare Documentation Best Practices</p></h3> <ul> <li> <h3>Overview</h3> <div><p>This micro-credential equips learners to understand legal, financial, and ethical responsibilities of medical documentation. Learners obtain skills to communicate complex medical details clearly and impartially, learn record editing processes, and explore EHR benefits and challenges. Participants identify key record sections and recognize risks linked to incomplete documentation.</p> <p><span><strong>Time to Completion: </strong>2-4 hours<strong><br /></strong></span><span><strong>Level: </strong>Foundational</span></p></div> </li> <li> <h3>Skills</h3> <div><ul> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__0 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/healthcare-documentation" tabindex="0">Healthcare Documentation</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__1 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/knowledge-of-electronic-health-record-ehr" tabindex="0">Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR)</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__2 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/medical-documentation" tabindex="0">Medical Documentation</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/medical-records" tabindex="0">Medical Records</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__4 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/patient-privacy" tabindex="0">Patient Privacy</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__5 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/soap-notes" tabindex="0">SOAP Notes</a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul> <p> <p> <a href="https://www.credly.com/org/ct-state-community-college/badge/healthcare-documentation-best-practices">Learn More About the Healthcare Documentation Best PracticesBadge</a> </p> </p> <img src="/images/Logos-and-graphics/micro-credentials/InfectionPrevFoundational.png" alt="Infection Prevention badge"> <h3>Infection Prevention</h3> <ul> <li> <h3>Overview</h3> <div><p>Infection prevention in healthcare is fundamental to ensuring patient safety and well-being. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, practices, and strategies used to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings. </p> <p><span><strong>Time to Completion: </strong>2-3 hours<strong><br /></strong></span><span><strong>Level: </strong>Foundational</span></p></div> </li> <li> <h3>Skills</h3> <div><ul class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skills"> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__0 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/blood-borne-pathogen-standard" tabindex="0">Blood-Borne Pathogen Standard</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__1 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/infection-prevention-and-control" tabindex="0">Infection Prevention and Control</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__2 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/personal-protective-equipment-ppe" tabindex="0">Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/transmission-control-protocol-tcp" tabindex="0">Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)</a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul> <p> <p> <a href="https://www.credly.com/org/ct-state-community-college/badge/infection-prevention">Learn More About The Infection Prevention Badge</a> </p> </p> <img src="/images/Logos-and-graphics/micro-credentials/Resilience_ProEnhancement_Healthcare.png" alt="Resilient Healthcare Employee badge"> <h3><p>Resilient Healthcare Employee</p></h3> <ul> <li> <h3>Overview</h3> <div><p>Earners will develop resilient thinking skills, learn to handle challenges calmly and focus on patient care and safety. This micro-credential covers stressors affecting healthcare workers, strategies for managing stress, and building adaptability, empathy and emotional intelligence. <span>Emphasis will be placed on developing self-care habits and establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life for sustainable whole-life balance. </span></p> <p><span><strong>Time to Completion: </strong>2-3 hours<strong><br /></strong></span><span><strong>Level: </strong>Professional Enhancement</span></p></div> </li> <li> <h3>Skills</h3> <div><ul class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skills"> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__0 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/adaptability" tabindex="0">Adaptability</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__1 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/emotional-intelligence" tabindex="0">Emotional Intelligence</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__2 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/empathy" tabindex="0">Empathy</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/resilience" tabindex="0">Resilience</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__4 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/resilient-thinking" tabindex="0">Resilient Thinking</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__5 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/self-awareness.e400da98" tabindex="0">Self Awareness</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__6 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/self-care.b6c52cd2" tabindex="0">Self Care</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__7 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/stress-management" tabindex="0">Stress Management</a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul> <p> <p> <a href="https://www.credly.com/org/ct-state-community-college/badge/resilient-healthcare-employee">Learn More About The Resilient Healthcare Employee Badge</a> </p> </p> <img src="/images/Logos-and-graphics/micro-credentials/Foundational_VitalSignsTheory.png" alt="Vital Signs Theory badge"> <h3>Vital Signs Theory</h3> <ul> <li> <h3>Overview</h3> <div><p>This micro-credential provides an in-depth understanding of vital signs. Learners will build on their clinical skills by studying the theory around the four primary vital signs: temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Learners will understand the physiological mechanisms underlying each vital sign, normal and abnormal ranges across age groups and conditions, Potential causes of abnormal vital signs and determining appropriate next steps in patient care, including when to escalate concerns. The importance of maintaining patient safety during assessments and documentation of results will be emphasized. </p> <p><span><strong>Time to Completion: </strong>2-3 hours<strong><br /></strong></span><span><strong>Level: </strong>Foundational</span></p></div> </li> <li> <h3>Skills</h3> <div><ul class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skills"> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__0 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/blood-pressure" tabindex="0">Blood Pressure</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__1 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/clinical-skills" tabindex="0">Clinical Skills</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__2 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/patient-care" tabindex="0">Patient Care</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/patient-safety" tabindex="0">Patient Safety</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/pulse-rate" tabindex="0">Pulse Rate</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__4 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/respiratory-rate" tabindex="0">Respiratory Rate</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__5 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/temperature" tabindex="0">Temperature</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__7 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/vital-signs-documentation" tabindex="0">Vital Signs Documentation</a></li> </ul>\</div> </li> </ul> <p> <p> <a href="https://www.credly.com/org/ct-state-community-college/badge/vital-signs-theory">Learn More About The Vital Signs Theory Badge</a> </p> </p> <img src="/images/Logos-and-graphics/micro-credentials/Foundational_AgeFriendly.png" alt="Resilient Healthcare Employee badge"> <h3><p>4Ms of Age Friendly Care</p></h3> <ul> <li> <h3>Overview</h3> <div><p>Gain essential skills for caring for older adults with our Age-Friendly 4Ms Framework micro-credential. This vital topic explores the 4Ms: what Matters most, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility—key to aligning care with the unique needs and preferences of older adults. Learn about cognitive health, medication management, strategies to address mobility and fall risks, and more. Perfect for CNAs, this credential empowers you to support the complex needs of aging patients and enhance their quality of life. <em>Developed in collaboration with Yale School of Medicine.</em></p> <p><span><strong>Time to Completion: </strong>2-4 hours<strong><br /></strong></span><span><strong>Level: </strong>Professional Enhancement</span></p></div> </li> <li> <h3>Skills</h3> <div><ul class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skills"> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__0 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/4ms-framework" tabindex="0">4Ms Framework</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__1 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/elderly-care" tabindex="0">Elderly Care</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__2 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/activities-of-daily-living" tabindex="0">Activities of Daily Living</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/cognitive-health" tabindex="0">Cognitive Health</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/mental-health-support" tabindex="0">Mental Health</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__4 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/care-coordination" tabindex="0">Care Coordination</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__5 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/mobility-assessment" tabindex="0">Mobility</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__6 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/safe-medication-use" tabindex="0">Safe Medication Use</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__7 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/patient-centered-care.84b0806e" tabindex="0">Patient Centered Care</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__7 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/dementia-care" tabindex="0">Dementia Care Framework</a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul> <p> <p> <a href="https://www.credly.com/org/ct-state-community-college/badge/4m-s-of-age-friendly-care">Learn More About The 4Ms of Age Friendly Care Badge</a> </p> </p> <img src="/images/Logos-and-graphics/micro-credentials/ProEnhancement_LawEthics.png" alt="Law and Ethics in Medicine badge"> <h3>Law and Ethics in Medicine</h3> <ul> <li> <h3>Overview</h3> <div><p>Discover the foundations of healthcare law and ethics with our Law and Ethics in Medicine micro-credential. Critical to daily healthcare practice, this credential covers patient rights, licensure, key regulations (HIPAA, ACA, EMTALA), professional boundaries, and ethical considerations in care. Learn to recognize malpractice, abuse, and the importance of mandated reporting, equipping you with vital knowledge for a successful and responsible healthcare career!</p> <p><span><strong>Time to Completion: </strong>2-3 hours<strong><br /></strong></span><span><strong>Level: </strong>Professional Enhancement</span></p></div> </li> <li> <h3>Skills</h3> <div><ul class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skills"> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__0 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/code-of-ethics" tabindex="0">Code of Ethics</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__1 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/confidentiality" tabindex="0">Confidentiality</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__2 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/consent-practices" tabindex="0">Consent Practices</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/ethical-conduct" tabindex="0">Ethical Conduct</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__3 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/medical-ethics" tabindex="0">Medical Ethics</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__4 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/patient-privacy" tabindex="0">Patient Privacy</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__5 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/regulatory-compliance" tabindex="0">Regulatory Compliance</a></li> <li class="cr-badges-badge-skills__skill cr-badges-badge-skills__6 cr-badges-badge-skills__skill--linked"><a class="track-link" tracking="[object Object]" href="https://www.credly.com/skills/ethical-decision-making.744703e5" tabindex="0">Ethical Decision-Making</a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul> <p> <p> <a href="https://www.credly.com/org/ct-state-community-college/badge/law-and-ethics-in-medicine">Learn More About The Law and Ethics in Medicine Badge</a> </p> </p> <img src="/images/Logos-and-graphics/micro-credentials/Cultural%20Awareness%20in%20Healthcare.png" alt="Cultural Awareness in Healthcare badge"> <h3><p>Cultural Awareness in Healthcare</p></h3> <ul> <li> <h3>Overview</h3> <div><p>Develop cultural awareness and effective communication skills to provide respectful, accessible, and patient-centered care. This micro-credential explores diverse perspectives, reducing health disparities, and the impact of bias in healthcare settings.</p> <p><strong>Time to Completion:</strong> 2-3 hours<br /><strong>Level:</strong> Professional Enhancement</p></div> </li> <li> <h3>Skills</h3> <div><div class="cr-badges-badge-skills"> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.credly.com/skills/bias-recognition">Bias Recognition</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.credly.com/skills/cultural-diversity">Cultural Diversity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.credly.com/skills/cultural-influences">Cultural Influences</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.credly.com/skills/cultural-responsiveness">Cultural Responsiveness</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.credly.com/skills/cultural-sensitivity">Cultural Sensitivity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.credly.com/skills/equity-and-inclusion-strategies">Equity and Inclusion Strategies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.credly.com/skills/health-advocacy">Health Advocacy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.credly.com/skills/patient-centered-care.84b0806e">Patient-Centered Care</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.credly.com/skills/social-determinants-of-health-sdoh">Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)</a></li> </ul> </div></div> </li> </ul> <p> <p> <a href="https://www.credly.com/org/ct-state-community-college/badge/cultural-awareness-in-healthcare">Learn More About The Cultural Awareness in Healthcare Badge</a> </p> </p> <h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <ul> <li> <div> <div><p>Yes, micro-credentials will be present on your transcript.</p> <p></p></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <div><p>We have partnered with Credly to translate the learning outcomes you’ve demonstrated into a badge issued and managed through the company's digital badging platform. Credly's technology is based on the Open Badge Standards maintained by IMS Global. This enables you to manage, share and verify your competencies digitally.</p></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <div><p>Representing your skills as a badge allows you to share your abilities online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real-time. Badges provide employers and peers concrete evidence of what you had to do to earn your credential and what you’re now capable of. Credly also offers labor market insights based on your skills. You can search and apply for job opportunities right through Credly.</p></div> </div> </li> <li> <div> <div><p>Credly is the end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital credentials. 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