Microcredential Review Board

The Microcredential Review Board (MRB) is a body established to ensure effective governance and quality control in UMBC’s microcredentialing efforts. Unlike the Microcredential Advisory Committee (MAC), which offers guidance and advice, the MRB is dedicated to the evaluation and approval of microcredential proposals.

The MRB assesses microcredential proposals to determine their value, rigor, and relevance. By applying established criteria and standards, the MRB ensures that each microcredential meets UMBC’s high standards of academic excellence and aligns with external needs.

 

Fall 2025 MRB Schedule

Proposals Submitted

Review Period Begins

Review Period Ends

MRB Final Decision

September 5
September 8
September 24
September 25
September 26
September 29
October 15
October 16
October 17
September 20
November 5
November 6
November 7
November 10
November 25**
December 1
November 25**
December 1
December 18**
December 19

 

2025-2026 Microcredential Review Board

Susan Biro

Susan Biro

Manager, Online Learning

Division of Information Technology

Engineering 101

sbiro@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 8645

Diane Crump-fogle

Diane Crump-fogle

Associate Director for Career Development

Career Center

Mathematics/Psychology 209

crump@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 3907

Faith A Dinh

Manager

Division of Professional Studies

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg) 445

faithdinh@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 6512

Daniel P Gonzales

Lecturer

Physics

Physics 324

Caitlin Varisco

Caitlin Varisco

Assistant Director, Undergraduate Initiatives

University Center 116C

caitkow1@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 8095

Chris Marron

Professor of the Practice

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Information Technology & Engineering 359

Marc Olano

Marc Olano

Associate Professor / Associate Dean

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Imaging Research Center
College of Engineering and Information Technology

Information Technology & Engineering 354

olano@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 3094

Mary Ellen Wade

Mary Ellen Wade

Director for Assessment and Planning

Student Affairs

The Commons 324

mewade@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 3617