Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies (SWCHRS)

SWCHRS Webinar Series

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Welcome to the SWCHRS Webinar Series

Learn with us – The SWCHRS Webinar Series offers a range of webinars that address critical topics in professional development, institutional effectiveness, and community engagement. These webinars feature expert speakers and provide practical strategies and insights for educational professionals. Each series consists of five parts and is offered each quarter. Each session is available on demand for a year.

SWCHRS webinars include interactive sessions that encourage participant engagement and dialogue. These sessions provide opportunities for attendees to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with peers and experts in the field.

Our Mission

SWCHRS Webinars provide professionals in education and related fields with practical, skills-based learning opportunities designed to enhance communication, leadership, and workforce effectiveness. Through evidence-based strategies and expert-led discussions, our webinars support skill development in areas such as conflict resolution, institutional effectiveness, and community engagement, fostering environments where collaboration and professional growth thrive.

FOCUS AREAS

Collaborative and Effective Work Environments

Providing insights and strategies for fostering environments that promote engagement, mutual understanding, and meaningful connections.

Workforce and Leadership Development

Offering tools and frameworks to cultivate effective leadership, enhance workforce pipelines, and create pathways for professional growth.

Community Engagement and Civic Participation

Strengthening ties between institutions and the communities they serve by encouraging civic participation and fostering partnerships that drive positive change.

Managing Civil Discourse (MCD) Series

This structured, evidence-based series equips professionals in higher education with the skills necessary to navigate challenging discussions effectively. The training focuses on selecting the right conflict resolution model based on situational needs and applying proven techniques to maintain productive dialogue in professional and academic settings.

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Communicating with Intention (CWI) Series

This structured, evidence-informed series equips professionals in higher education with the skills necessary to communicate with greater clarity and intentionality across academic and administrative environments. The training focuses on recognizing how communication breaks down across roles and applying practical techniques to strengthen understanding, support productive feedback, and sustain trust.

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Certificate Levels and Credentials explained

LEVEL 1 - Certificate of Participation

Acknowledges that the learner attended or engaged in a program. To earn this level, the participant must register for the program, pay any associated fees, and attend the required sessions. Engagement is typically verified through sign-in sheets, logins, or platform attendance reports. No assignments, tests, or graded components are required. This level is appropriate when the purpose is exposure to content or general professional enrichment.

LEVEL 2 - Certificate of Completion

Recognizes that the learner has completed the structured requirements of a program. To earn this level, the participant must attend all required sessions, complete any assigned activities, projects, or quizzes, and meet the program’s minimum passing standard (such as a set percentage score or satisfactory evaluation). This level is most appropriate when the program has measurable learning outcomes tied to continuing education units or contact hours.

LEVEL 3 - Certificate of Achievement

Acknowledges distinguished performance beyond standard completion. To earn this level, the participant must fulfill all requirements for a Certificate of Completion and additionally demonstrate mastery or advanced proficiency. This may include exceeding a minimum performance threshold (for example, achieving 90 percent or higher on assessments), completing an advanced capstone or portfolio, or demonstrating applied skill proficiency in a practicum or project. This level is used when a program wishes to distinguish learners who not only completed the curriculum but also demonstrated excellence.

LEVEL 3 - Micro-Credential | What is a Micro-Credential?

A micro-credential is a short-term, post-secondary learning experience designed to help you quickly gain career-critical skills and competencies. Unlike traditional degree programs, micro-credentials are focused, flexible, and built for immediate workplace application.

What is a Digital Badge?

When you complete a micro-credential, you earn a digital badge, a modern and verifiable way to showcase your achievement and new competencies. Digital badges go beyond a paper certificate by making your skills visible and shareable online.

Digital badge eligibility:

Digital badges are issued only for programs that include a badge option.
If a badge is tied to a micro-credential, the badge is issued only to participants who (1) select the micro-credential add-on (priced separately) and (2) complete all required micro-credential criteria.

Key features include:

Verified credential: Each badge represents a confirmed skill, knowledge area, or competency
Shareable: Post your badge on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter (X), email signatures, résumés, or personal websites
Clickable proof: Employers and colleagues can view details of your accomplishment by clicking the badge
Professional recognition: Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and career advancement
Portable: Carry your credential wherever your career takes you

Sample Badge

Sample badge shown for illustration only. Official micro-credential badges are issued only after requirements are completed and the micro-credential add-on is selected (priced separately).