Rebuilding College for the World You’ll Actually Graduate Into

We’re Rebuilding College for the World You’ll Actually Graduate Into

Many colleges offer a great education, but students often wonder how their degree connects to career opportunities. 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. Instead of banning it or embracing it blindly, we will prepare 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.

01

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
  • Ethical AI Application
  • Entrepreneurial Problem-Solving
02

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
03

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
Our Value Proposition
At Dominican University, we offer a liberal arts education designed for tomorrow’s economy. Guided by our Catholic Dominican heritage of pursuing truth and serving others, we’re developing programs in digital badging, ethical use of AI education, and entrepreneurial training that will transform traditional academic excellence into career-ready competence. Our students will earn verified digital credentials in areas such as leadership and team building to showcase their skills, gain emerging competencies in ethical use of AI, and cultivate an innovative mindset. While other small colleges compete for the same students with the same approach, Dominican University New York is developing a new model that produces graduates who are deeply educated, digitally credentialed, innovation-minded—ready to lead with both wisdom and practical impact.

Manuel Martínez, Ph.D.

President, Dominican University New York

How We’re Getting There

1

Spring 2025

Design Phase

Faculty collaboration, employer partnerships, and student feedback sessions shape the curriculum and badge framework.

2

Summer 2025

Pilot Programs

Select courses begin testing micro-credential integration and AI ethics modules with current students.

3

Fall 2025

Platform Launch

Digital credentialing platform goes live. Current students can begin earning first badges in select programs.

4

Fall 2026

Full Integration

Class of 2030 experiences the complete model—every major includes digital credentials, AI ethics training, and entrepreneurial thinking from day one.

Why Dominican University Is Uniquely Positioned

Our Catholic/Dominican Heritage
A proven ethical framework for navigating technological change that sets us apart.

Veritas: The Dominican Tradition of Truth
We teach students to seek truth even when it’s uncomfortable—like questioning whether an AI algorithm perpetuates bias.

Catholic Social Teaching
Prioritizing human dignity and the common good, giving students the principles to make ethical technology decisions.

Our Liberal Arts Foundation
Students learn to think critically, communicate across disciplines, and adapt to rapid change—exactly what the future demands.

Student with books representing educational heritage

Be Part of Building the Future

The Class of 2030 won’t just attend Dominican University. They’ll help shape what college becomes.

Find Your Visit Opportunity Request Information