The Future of Education Starts Here
Liberal Arts Excellence Meets Digital Credentials, AI Ethics & Entrepreneurial Thinking
We’re Rebuilding College for the World You’ll Actually Graduate Into
You know how most colleges feel the same? Great education, but you graduate wondering how your degree translates to career success? We’re solving that problem.
The Problem We’re Solving
❌ Degrees Don’t Show Skills
Your transcript says you passed classes. But employers want proof of what you can actually DO. “Good communicator” on your resume means nothing without verification.
❌ AI Anxiety Everywhere
Companies want “AI skills” but also need people who understand when NOT to use AI. Most colleges are either banning it or embracing it blindly. Neither prepares you for reality.
❌ Theory Over Practice
You learn about business but not how to build one. You study literature but don’t learn the digital tools employers expect. There’s a gap between education and application.
What We’re Building
An innovative integration of liberal arts excellence with the practical skills employers actually need—grounded in our Catholic/Dominican heritage.
🎖️ Digital Micro-Credentials
The Problem: Your resume says “Marketing Major” but gives employers no proof of specific competencies.
Our Solution: Earn verified digital badges that prove specific skills with evidence. Not just “completed course”—demonstrated mastery.
- LinkedIn-ready credentials employers recognize
- Stackable badges build comprehensive skill portfolios
- Evidence-based: Each badge includes work samples
- Industry-aligned: Designed with employer input
Example Badges You’ll Earn:
📊 Cross-Functional Communication
Verified ability to translate complex ideas across disciplines
🎯 Ethical AI Application
Demonstrated competency in responsible AI use and bias identification
💡 Entrepreneurial Problem-Solving
Proven ability to identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions
🤖 Ethical AI Education
The Problem: Every company wants “AI skills” but most grads only know how to use ChatGPT—not when they shouldn’t.
Our Solution: Learn AI fluency grounded in Catholic/Dominican ethical tradition. Use AI as a tool that serves human dignity, not replaces human thinking.
- Understand AI capabilities AND limitations
- Identify bias and ethical implications
- Make principled decisions about technology use
- Stand out with ethical leadership employers desperately need
What Makes Our Approach Different:
✓ Not Just Technical Training
You’ll learn the “how” AND the “should we”
✓ Grounded in Values
Catholic Social Teaching guides technology decisions
✓ Real-World Dilemmas
Navigate actual ethical challenges professionals face
🚀 Entrepreneurial Mindset Training
The Problem: Employers want people who think like entrepreneurs—even if you’re not starting a business.
Our Solution: Develop entrepreneurial thinking integrated across all majors. Learn to identify problems, pitch solutions, and innovate with limited resources.
- Problem identification and opportunity recognition
- Resource optimization and creative constraints
- Calculated risk-taking and rapid iteration
- Pitching ideas effectively to diverse stakeholders
Why This Matters:
💼 Intrapreneurship
Google, Amazon, Microsoft hire for entrepreneurial thinking—not just founders
🎯 Any Field, Any Role
Nurses, teachers, engineers—everyone needs innovative problem-solving
📈 Career Advancement
Promotions go to people who identify and solve problems proactively
How We’re Getting There
Design Phase
Faculty collaboration, employer partnerships, and student feedback sessions shape the curriculum and badge framework.
Pilot Programs
Select courses begin testing micro-credential integration and AI ethics modules with current students.
Platform Launch
Digital credentialing platform goes live. Current students can begin earning first badges in select programs.
Full Integration
Class of 2029 experiences the complete model—every major includes digital credentials, AI ethics training, and entrepreneurial thinking from day one.
Why Dominican Is Uniquely Positioned
Our Catholic/Dominican heritage gives us something most colleges can’t offer: a proven ethical framework for navigating technological change.
The Dominican tradition of “Veritas” (truth) means we teach students to seek truth even when it’s uncomfortable—like questioning whether an AI algorithm perpetuates bias.
Catholic Social Teaching prioritizes human dignity and the common good—perfect principles for making ethical technology decisions.
Our liberal arts foundation ensures students can think critically, communicate across disciplines, and adapt to rapid change—exactly what the future demands.
Be Part of Building the Future
The Class of 2029 won’t just attend Dominican—they’ll help shape what college becomes.
Questions? Contact our admissions team