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Reminder: FREE Digital Badge Webinar April 30th!

  • 1.  Reminder: FREE Digital Badge Webinar April 30th!

    Posted 24 days ago

    Save the date! 

    Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 2:00pm Eastern Time.

    The ACRL Digital Badge Interest Group will be hosting a free webinar with speakers Rochelle Rivas and Liahla Ferra (both of Maricopa Community College).

    Zoom Information:

    ACRL DBIG Spring Webinar - 4/30/25

    Time: Apr 30, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://psu.zoom.us/j/93189691271?pwd=eZ3PzGgunhaSM8UnmAU5OKG0abWLEo.1
    Password: 119139

    Presentation Description: Maricopa Community College District (MCCCD) offers specialized microcredentials in Behavioral Health and Healthcare to enhance student skills and employability. The variety of microcredentials offered cover many different focus areas allowing learners to pick and choose which are best for their career goals. The microcredentials can be standalone certifications or embedded in existing courses. The presenters will discuss the microcredentials, and there will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. 

    Rochelle Rivas is the MPH District Director for Healthcare Education at MCCCD District Office. Rochelle has a Master of Public Health from Grand Canyon University. Her education and background is in public health. She has been with Maricopa Community College for twenty years. Her expertise and experience with MCCCD and healthcare programs led to her selection as the District Director of Healthcare Education in 2017. Rochelle directs the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned district-wide programs, initiatives, and related functions.  

    Photo of Rochelle Rivas

    Liahla Ferra currently serves as the Senior Project Manager for Maricopa Community College District Healthcare Education Department. Liahla is a results-oriented professional with a proven track record of success in grant project management, leading large-scale projects, and establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.  Her expertise also includes a comprehensive understanding of project management, contract development, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to regulatory requirements. She has a strong foundation in student support services, academic planning, staff management, and building strategic alliances with community organizations, industrial entities, and educational establishments.

    Photo of Liahla Ferra


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    Carmen Cole, she/her/Ms.
    Information Sciences and Business Librarian
    Penn State University Libraries
    ccc143@psu.edu
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