Name: Ensuring Trusted and Transparent Credentials in Higher Education
Start: 2026-07-15T11:15:00-0600
End: 2026-07-15T11:45:00-0600

2026 Badge Summit @ CU Boulder
In-person July 13-15 | Online August 4

Ensuring Trusted and Transparent Credentials in Higher Education

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am MDT

CASE CTL (E390)

This presentation explores the growing demand for trusted, high‑quality, and verifiable credentials by examining the importance of transparency in credentialing processes, highlighting strategies for effectively engaging stakeholders in credential development, and demonstrating how strong credentials enhance both student career success and employer trust.

Speakers

Penny Ramirez

Senior Lead, Credential Integrity Strategist, Western Governors University

Penny Ramirez, Senior Lead Strategist, Credential Integrity: Penny brings over 16 years of institutional knowledge in enrollment, transfer evaluation, and learner records. As a credential strategist, Penny safeguards every earned credential and achievement to ensure its value, integrity... Read More →

Preston Trebas

Credential Integrity Strategist, Western Governors University

Preston brings a background in curriculum design, credit for prior learning, and academic systems work across higher education. His focus as a credential strategist is on protecting the integrity and value of credentials while making sure they remain meaningful, relevant, and understandable... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am MDT
CASE CTL (E390)

Concurrent Session, In Person

2026 Badge Summit

Penny Ramirez

Preston Trebas

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2026 Badge Summit

Penny Ramirez

Preston Trebas

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