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Board approves FEMA-backed industry credential for criminal justice classes
Summary
The board approved adding a free FEMA industry credential (an introduction to the National Incident Management System) to criminal justice coursework; board discussed whether the credential carries extra quality points for courses.
Board approved adding an industry credential for criminal justice classes that is offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and provides an introduction to the National Incident Management System. The program is free to students and would allow them to earn a credential tied to the course.
A board member asked whether courses with the credential would receive extra quality points; staff indicated some courses already had associated credentials while this credential would apply to courses that do not yet have one. The motion to approve the industry credential was moved, seconded, and passed by voice vote.
