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 2024 MRB Schedule

Proposals Submitted

Review Period Begins

Review Period Ends

MRB Final Decision

August 30
September 3
September 17

September 18

September 20
September 24
October 8

October 9

October 11
October 15
October 29

October 30

November 1
November 5
November 19

November 20

November 22
November 26

December 10

December 11

 

2024-2025 Microcredential Review Board

Mark Berczynski

Mark Berczynski

Lecturer

Information Technology & Engineering 215

Susan Biro

Susan Biro

Manager, Online Learning

Division of Information Technology

Engineering 101F

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

Program Coordinator

Division of Professional Studies

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg) 445

faithdinh@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 6512

Caitlin Varisco

Caitlin Varisco

Assistant Director, Undergraduate Initiatives

University Center 116C

caitkow1@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 8095

Liz Patton

Liz Patton

Chair and Associate Professor

Media and Communication Studies

Fine Arts 420

Mary Ellen Wade

Mary Ellen Wade

Director for Assessment and Planning

Student Affairs

The Commons 324

mewade@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 3617