The new online program could be seen as a leap for Spelman, a 2,100-student historically Black liberal arts women's college dating back to 1881. Certificates cover areas spanning leadership, project management, teacher preparation, conversational Spanish, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Students can access the program directly or through Guild Education, a company that partners with employers and colleges to offer workers upskilling and education benefits. But it's not as big of a departure from Spelman's traditional work as it might seem at first glance, according to Tiffany Watson, Spelman's associate provost for executive projects and initiatives. She says eSpelman is a perfect fit for the college's historic mission and values — and that it's a natural outgrowth for the students Spelman serves.
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