Staff

Collin Sullivan

Collin Sullivan

Coordinator of Digital Credentialing

Division of Professional Studies
Division of Information Technology

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg) 470

collinsullivan@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 6263

Collin Sullivan ’19, M.P.P. ’21 (he/him/his) is the Coordinator of Digital Credentialing at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), reporting to the Vice President of Information Technology and Vice Provost for the Division of Professional Studies. In this role, Collin collaborates with faculty, staff, external campus partners, and students to develop high-quality microcredentials derived from courses, programs, or activities that offer authentic learning experiences and promote lifelong learning and engagement. His focus in digital credentialing emphasizes extracurricular and service learning experiences, enabling students to acquire meaningful competencies beyond traditional transcripts. Collin currently serves as a co-chair of the 1EdTech Digital Credential Innovation Leadership Network (ILN) and was awarded as a 1EdTech Leader in 2023.

Prior to his role in digital credentialing, Collin was part of the Division of Information Technology’s Instructional Technology office at UMBC, where he supported various learning technologies and online teaching and learning initiatives. As an administrator for the institution’s learning management system, Collin implemented alternative assessment methods and facilitated the transition to a digital audience response system.

Collin’s instructional experience includes teaching online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses primarily designed for first-year or first-year transition undergraduate students within the Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs and the College of Engineering and Information Technology.

Collin earned his Master of Public Policy with a specialization in higher education, Bachelor of Sciences in Information Systems, and Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UMBC. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Maryland, College Park in teaching and learning, policy and leadership with a focus on technology, learning, and leadership.