Microcredential Advisory Committee

The Microcredential Advisory Committee (MAC) is an essential advisory group dedicated to shaping UMBC’s microcredential landscape. Comprised of diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, employers, and other relevant representatives, the MAC plays a pivotal role in guiding the development, implementation, and ongoing support of microcredential programs.

The MAC’s primary charge is to provide strategic guidance on microcredentialing at UMBC. Engaging in critical conversations, the MAC addresses key questions such as: Which microcredentials should UMBC offer? What new microcredentials and pathways can we create? And, importantly, how do UMBC’s microcredentials align with the needs of learners and our community’s values?

The broad charge of the MAC will be to:

  • Shape UMBC’s microcredential landscape;
  • Contribute subject matter knowledge and pedagogical insights;
  • Support microcredentials that align with market needs and reflect valued competencies for earners.

2024-2025 Microcredential Advisory Committee

Josh Abrams

Josh Abrams

Instructional Design Specialist

Division of Information Technology

Engineering 101G

Kenneth Baron

Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Advising

Academic and Pre-Professional Advising

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg) 410 455 8113

K. Jill Barr

K. Jill Barr

Assoc. Vice Provost, Ass't Dean Grad School

Graduate School

Administration Bldg 203

jbarr@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 1337

Marykate Conroy

Marykate Conroy

Associate Director, Internships and Employer

Career Center

Math & Psychology 201

James Michael DeVita

Assistant Vice President of AP & HIE

Student Affairs

The Commons

Sarah D Gardenghi

Sarah D Gardenghi

Assistant Vice Provost

Division of Professional Studies

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg) 470

gardenghi@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 6839

Julie Gilless

Assistant Vice Provost, Marketing

Division of Professional Studies

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg)

jgilless@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 3049

Mariann Hawken

Mariann Hawken

Director, Instructional Technology

Division of Information Technology

Engineering 101B

mariannhawken@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 2920

Allison N Jones

Allison N Jones

AVP of Program and Partnership Development

Division of Professional Studies

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg) 476

ajones9@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 1244

Gina King

Gina King

Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Orientati

Admissions and Orientation (Undergraduate)

Albin O Kuhn Library & Gallery 010A

gking@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 1224

Sarah O'Brien

Sarah O'Brien

Assistant Registrar

Registrar's Office

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg)

saobrien@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 3731

Peggy Re

Associate Provost For Academic Affairs

Provost
Visual Arts

Administration 1006

re@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 2135

Christine Routzahn

Christine Routzahn

Director

Career Center

Math & Psychology 236

routzahn@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 3671

Jeremiah Thomas Sawyer

Assistant Director, Internships & Employment

Career Center

Math & Psychology 203

jsawyer2@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 2391

Christopher P Steele

Christopher P Steele

Vice Provost

Division of Professional Studies
Shriver Center

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg) 471

csteele@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 6841

Jack Suess

Jack Suess

VP of IT

Division of Information Technology

Engineering 125

jack@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 2582

Elliot Talbert-Goldstein

Elliot Talbert-Goldstein

Director, Digital Strategy

Division of Professional Studies

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg) 479

el3@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 5609

Dennis M Walker Jr

Assistant Director

Off-Campus Student Services

The Commons

Dwalker3@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 6552

Ronita J Walker

Ronita J Walker

University Innovation Alliance Fellow

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg) B wing-348

ronitawa@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 1098

Jill Wardell

Director, Talent Learning & Org Development

Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management

Administration Bldg 509

jwardell@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 1442