The Honors College at Rutgers University – Camden is proud to offer a robust digital badging program to our students. Over the course of each academic year, students will have several opportunities to earn digital credentials for soft-skills, which in turn, will help to empower our students to land some of the most sought-after internships and entry-level careers. These digital credentials can be added directly to a student’s LinkedIn profile, and, students can also print out paper copies of our badges.
Our badging program requires students to attend a collaborative workshop, and for most badges, students are also asked to complete a reflective assignment, as well as an experiential task.
Below are our current digital badge offerings, a brief description of earner criteria, and our schedule for the Fall 2021 semester. All interested students must sign up to attend via this link.
Time Management
Workshop meets September 8th, 2021 at 11:10 a.m. in Armitage Hall, Room 121
This badge represents a Rutgers-Camden Honors College student who can effectively manage their time. The earner of this badge has completed one workshop, one 500 word essay, and has completed their first full-time semester at Rutgers University – Camden. An earner of this badge has a foundational understanding of time management and organizational skills.
Communication
Workshop meets September 23rd, 2021 at 12:45 p.m. in Armitage Hall, Room 121
The earner of this badge is a Rutgers University – Camden Honors College student who is able to effectively communicate in-person, over the phone, and in writing. Successful earners will have a foundational understanding of tone, relationship-building, and professionalism.
Authenticity
Workshop meets October 6th, 2021 at 11:10 a.m. in Armitage Hall, Room 121
Earners of this badge are Rutgers University – Camden Honors College students who have successfully attended an in-person workshop, have completed a 500-word reflective essay, and have held a one-on-one meeting with Honors College staff to discuss the following prompts: 1) Recognize that developing authenticity takes time 2) Examine your adaptive self and your authentic self 3) State your values 4) Commit to self-love, self-care, and the truth 5) Let go of former beliefs.
Emotional Intelligence
Workshop meets October 21st, 2021 at 12:45 p.m. in Armitage Hall, Room 121
Earners of this badge are Rutgers University – Camden Honors College students who have successfully attended an in-person workshop and have written a 500-word reflective essay. Earners of this badge will gain a foundational understanding of how to work in people-focused industries while supporting organizational goals.
Brainstorming
Workshop meets November 3rd, 2021 at 11:10 a.m. in Armitage Hall, Room 121
This badge represents a Rutgers University – Camden Honors College student who has attended an in-person workshop in order to learn how to appropriately consider the past, present, and future when brainstorming. Students are also required to write a 500-word reflective essay and complete a major-specific brainstorming proposal.
Adaptability
Workshop meets November 18th, 2021 at 12:45 p.m. in Armitage Hall, Room 121
Earners of this badge are Rutgers University – Camden Honors College students who successfully complete an in-person workshop which will discuss the pros and cons associated with being, or becoming, an adaptable person.
Initiative
Workshop meets December 2nd, 2021 at 12:45 p.m. in Armitage Hall, Room 121
Students who earn this badge are Rutgers University – Camden Honors College students who have attended an in-person workshop which describes the benefits and the dangers associated with taking initiative for problem solving. Students are asked to write a 500-word reflective essay based on this workshop, and are then are asked to complete one action item as detailed on Canvas.