Since its inception in Fall 2023, Coppin State University’s Pathways to Professions Stackable Credentials program has demonstrated remarkable success. The program achieved a record-breaking 115% increase in enrollment, a 98% course completion rate, and a 97% competency mastery.
Dr. Yi Huang designed the program, offering teachers avenues to earn post-baccalaureate certificates and pathways to advanced degrees. These efforts align with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future goals and provide salary incentives and national recognition for participants. It redefines success in higher education, especially among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
“We are proud to be leading the way in creating opportunities for teachers that align with the needs of our communities while setting new standards for educational excellence,” said Dr. Huang, founding Executive Director and Research Professor of the Center for Inclusive Excellence.
The program’s impact extends beyond enrollment numbers. With a retention rate soaring to 86% in Spring 2024 and a perfect 100% in Fall 2024, the P2P program serves 43 enrolled students for Fall 2024. It offers innovative support through MicroResidencies, MicroCredentials, and a Leadership Academy at no cost. The program equips aspiring and practicing teachers with hands-on experience in urban and rural classrooms.
Coppin State’s collaborative approach has been implemented simultaneously at Salisbury University, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and various public schools across Maryland. “The accomplishments of this program highlight the power of collaboration and the importance of fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking approach to education,” noted Anthony Jenkins, president of CSU.
For more information about the P2P Stackable Credentials program and other initiatives, contact the Center for Inclusive Excellence at cie@coppin.edu.
