Credentialing Georgia - Academic Affairs

Event Overview

Credentialing Georgia 2026

The Kennesaw State Credentialing Georgia 2026 Conference, Concept to Credential: Aligning USG Micro-
Credential Initiatives will drive conversation and collaboration among higher education institutions around innovative credentialing for Georgia learners. This inaugural gathering will serve as a catalyst for discussing micro-credentialing efforts across universities. Our shared goal is to support Georgia’s commitment to lifelong learning and workforce readiness through coordinated, forward-thinking credentialing strategies.

This summit-style conference will:

• Facilitate knowledge sharing through slide presentations, interactive discussions, and collaborative sessions.
• Highlight best practices for implementing and scaling micro-credentialing initiatives.
• Foster partnerships among institutions, industry leaders, and stakeholders to align efforts and create impactful learning pathways.
• Lay the foundation for ongoing strategies for Georgia learners that support workforce readiness and lifelong learning.

Date & Time:
Friday, January 30th 2026
8:30AM - 4:00PM

Location:
KSU Center (KC300)
3333 Busbee Dr. NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Schedule Overview:
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM: Coffee & Networking
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Opening Remarks
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: TBD
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Session 1
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Session 2
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Session 3
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Call to Action & Break
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Session 4
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing Remarks

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Credentialing Georgia Planning Team

Name

Position

Anissa Vega Associate Vice Provost and Professor of Instructional Technology

Associate Vice Provost and Professor of Instructional Technology
avega4@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6023
KH 4409
Ashley Doehling Curriculum Initiative Analyst

Curriculum Initiative Analyst
adoehlin@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-2729
KH 3443
Jake Kile Curriculum Operations and Administrative Specialist

Curriculum Operations and Administrative Specialist
jkile1@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6023
KH 3624

For event inquiries, please contact microcredential@kennesaw.edu.