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Thursday, October 26, 2023
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
MT
Learning from Failure - What our candidates who don’t pass can teach us about our exams and programs
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
MT
Learning from Failure - What our candidates who don’t pass can teach us about our exams and programs
Location: Broadmoor Hall D
Main Contact/Presenter:
Susan Farago
– Salesforce
Presenter:
Megan Gordon, ICE-CCP
– Salesforce
Business of Credentialing
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
MT
Registration Open
7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
MT
Registration Open
Location: Broadmoor Hall Reg Desk
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
MT
Achieving Equality of Opportunity: How Credentialing Bodies Address Fairness in Testing by Mitigating Bias in Test Development Strategies
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
MT
Achieving Equality of Opportunity: How Credentialing Bodies Address Fairness in Testing by Mitigating Bias in Test Development Strategies
Location: Broadmoor Hall E
Presenter:
William Finnerty, PharmD
– National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
Presenter:
Mihaiela R. Gugiu, PhD
– National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Presenter:
Larry Simmons, PhD, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, CGNC, ICE-CCP
– National League for Nursing
Moderator:
Maria Incrocci, PhD, RPh
– Meazure Learning
Test Development and Administration
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
MT
CEO Special Interest Group (CEO SIG), Sponsored by Heuristic Solutions
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
MT
CEO Special Interest Group (CEO SIG), Sponsored by Heuristic Solutions
Location: Colorado Hall E
Main Contact/Presenter:
Lori Tinkler, ICE-CCP, MBA
– National Board for Respiratory Care
General Session
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
MT
DE&I Coffee Talk – No Big Whoop
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
MT
DE&I Coffee Talk – No Big Whoop
Location: Broadmoor Hall F
Main Contact/Presenter:
Mark Franco, JD, ICE-CCP
– Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP
Presenter:
Avis D. Bullard, MS, ASQ-CSSBB
– Board of Pharmacy Specialities (BPS)
Presenter:
Linda A. Althouse, PhD, ICE-CCP
– American Board of Pediatrics
Presenter:
Kellie Anderson
Business of Credentialing
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
MT
Breakfast and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
MT
Breakfast and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
Location: Innovation Hall, Broadmoor Hall A
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Advancements in Job Analysis and Content Outline Development
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Advancements in Job Analysis and Content Outline Development
Location: Colorado Hall D
Presenter:
Andrew C. Dwyer, PhD
– American Board of Pediatrics
Presenter:
Brett P. Foley
– Alpine Testing Solutions
Main Contact/Presenter:
Robert Brucia, PhD
– National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
Test Development and Administration
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Blessing or Curse? The impact of AI on certification, assessment and localization.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Blessing or Curse? The impact of AI on certification, assessment and localization.
Location: Colorado Hall AB
Main Contact/Presenter:
Sue Orchard
– Comms Multilingual Ltd
Presenter:
Manfred Straehle, PhD, GISF
– Assessment, Education, and Research Experts
Presenter:
Brodie Wise, PMP
– Internet Testing Systems
Credentialing Innovations
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Building Bridges – Powerful ways to connect students to your credential and build your pipeline
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Building Bridges – Powerful ways to connect students to your credential and build your pipeline
Location: Broadmoor Hall D
Moderator:
Jason Fine, ICE-CCP
– Meazure Learning
Presenter:
Melissa Opp, MPH, MCHES, ICE-CCP
– National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
Presenter:
David Mason
– FP Canada
Business of Credentialing
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Exploring the Future of Credentialing in Healthcare
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Exploring the Future of Credentialing in Healthcare
Location: Broadmoor Hall E
Presenter:
Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA,BScN, RN, CAE
– National Association of School Nurses
Presenter:
Kevin Letz, DNP, MBA, APRN, CNE, FNP-C, PPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP
– American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
Presenter:
Rory McCorkle, PhD, MBA, CAE, ICE-CCP, PMP, SPHR
Moderator:
Tony Ellis, MSEd, CAE, ICE-CCP
– Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
Business of Credentialing
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Increasing Test Fairness for Neurodivergent Candidates
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Increasing Test Fairness for Neurodivergent Candidates
Location: Colorado Hall C
Main Contact/Presenter:
Saundra Foderick, MA, CESP
– 090720
Presenter:
Cicek Svensson
– Caveon Test Security
Test Development and Administration
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
So Now What? – Taking Action Once an Exam Misconduct Investigation Has Been Completed
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
So Now What? – Taking Action Once an Exam Misconduct Investigation Has Been Completed
Location: Broadmoor Hall F
Presenter:
Kelsey Makkay
– Association for Supply Chain Management
Presenter:
Christa Jurasic
– Association for Supply Chain Management
Main Contact/Presenter:
Harry Samit
– Pearson VUE
Presenter:
Bryan Friess
– Pearson VUE
Data Management, Privacy, and Test Security
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Streamlining Reaccreditation: A Process Improvement Approach for Low-Stress Re-accreditation
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MT
Streamlining Reaccreditation: A Process Improvement Approach for Low-Stress Re-accreditation
Location: Colorado Hall E
Presenter:
Janice Moore, ICE-CCP
– SeaCrest
Moderator:
Ashley Bardsley, ICE-CCP
– SeaCrest
Presenter:
Matthew Green, CAE
– Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB)
Presenter:
MIchelle Starkey
– Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education® (AFCPE®)
Presenter:
Keisha Davidson, MBA
– Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center
Standards and Accreditation
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
MT
Break in the Innovation Hall
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
MT
Break in the Innovation Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall A
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
MT
Genius Bar
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
MT
Genius Bar
Location: Innovation Hall, Broadmoor Hall A
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
A Look Under the Hood: Psychometric Methods Used in Longitudinal Assessments for Maintenance of Certification
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
A Look Under the Hood: Psychometric Methods Used in Longitudinal Assessments for Maintenance of Certification
Location: Colorado Hall E
Presenter:
Jordan N. Stoeger, MEd
– Data Recognition Corporation
Presenter:
Ann E. Harman, PhD
– American Board of Anesthesiology
Presenter:
Linda A. Althouse, PhD, ICE-CCP
– American Board of Pediatrics
Presenter:
Tyler J. Sandersfeld, PhD
– American Board of Pathology
Moderator:
Samantha Sappington
Test Development and Administration
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
Assessments 101: It’s more than delivering a test!
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
Assessments 101: It’s more than delivering a test!
Location: Broadmoor Hall F
Presenter:
Bill West, MBA, ICE-CCP
– Global Skills X-Change
Presenter:
Rachel R. Schoenig, JD
– Cornerstone Strategies, LLC
Main Contact/Presenter:
Brodie Wise, PMP
– Internet Testing Systems
Presenter:
Johnna Gueorguieva, PhD, ICE-CCP, CAE
– Dental Assisting National Board
Test Development and Administration
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
Can Building Incremental Credentials Transform Higher Education
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
Can Building Incremental Credentials Transform Higher Education
Location: Broadmoor Hall E
Moderator:
Melissa Goldberg
– Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW)
Presenter:
Jennifer Dale
– Community College of Aurora
Presenter:
Stephanie Bailey
Presenter:
Scott Fast
Beyond Traditional Credentials
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
From Certification Body to Learning Organization: How We Transformed Our Certification Programs into a Growth-Driving Machine
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
From Certification Body to Learning Organization: How We Transformed Our Certification Programs into a Growth-Driving Machine
Location: Broadmoor Hall D
Presenter:
David Meginley
– HR Certification Institute
Main Contact/Presenter:
Evan Burton
– BenchPrep
Business of Credentialing
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
Ready or Not: Sharing Strategies for Responsible AI Adoption
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
Ready or Not: Sharing Strategies for Responsible AI Adoption
Location: Colorado Hall C
Presenter:
Gerry Mimick
– Pearson VUE
Presenter:
Kishore Vakati
– Pearson VUE
Data Management, Privacy, and Test Security
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
The ChatGPT Adventure: Tackling tech integration, human needs, & legal considerations
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
The ChatGPT Adventure: Tackling tech integration, human needs, & legal considerations
Location: Colorado Hall AB
Main Contact/Presenter:
Pat Ward
– Internet Testing Systems
Presenter:
Marc Weinstein
– Caveon Test Security
Presenter:
Bridget Herd
– Pearson VUE
Credentialing Innovations
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
What Do We Need to Do to Make All of Our Exams Accessible?
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
MT
What Do We Need to Do to Make All of Our Exams Accessible?
Location: Colorado Hall D
Main Contact/Presenter:
Matt Robinson, Ed.S., CPACC
– Pearson VUE
Presenter:
Liberty J. Munson, PhD
– Microsoft
Test Development and Administration
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
MT
I.C.E. Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Professional Testing Inc.
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
MT
I.C.E. Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Professional Testing Inc.
Location: Broadmoor Hall B
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
MT
Influencer Marketing: A Strategy for Communicating the Value of Certification
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
MT
Influencer Marketing: A Strategy for Communicating the Value of Certification
Location: Broadmoor Hall E
Main Contact/Presenter:
Alexander Jean-Baptiste, PCM, Content Marketing
– Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Marketing and Communications
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MT
Dessert and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MT
Dessert and Exhibit Time in the Innovation Hall
Location: Innovation Hall, Broadmoor Hall A
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MT
E-Poster Viewing
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MT
E-Poster Viewing
Location: Innovation Hall, Broadmoor Hall A - Eposter Lounge
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MT
Genius Bar
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MT
Genius Bar
Location: Innovation Hall, Broadmoor Hall A
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MT
Meet CNG - The Certification Networking Group
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MT
Meet CNG - The Certification Networking Group
Location: Innovation Hall, Broadmoor Hall A
Speaker:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MT
Visit the I.C.E. Booth to meet I.C.E. Leadership and Public Members
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MT
Visit the I.C.E. Booth to meet Public Members
Location: Innovation Hall, Broadmoor Hall A
Main Contact/Presenter:
I.C.E. Staff
– Institute for Credentialing Excellence
General Session
1:40 PM – 1:50 PM
MT
Getting the best out of Subject Matter Experts
1:40 PM – 1:50 PM
MT
Getting the best out of Subject Matter Experts
Location: Broadmoor Hall A, E-Poster Gallery
Main Contact/Presenter:
Jammie Darrell
Presenter:
Teresa Roberts
Test Development and Administration
1:55 PM – 2:05 PM
MT
How do item features contribute to the difficulty of medical subspecialty certification items?
1:55 PM – 2:05 PM
MT
How do item features contribute to the difficulty of medical subspecialty certification items?
Location: Broadmoor Hall A, E-Poster Gallery
Main Contact/Presenter:
Emily Toutkoushian
– The American Board of Anesthesiology
Test Development and Administration
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
MT
Managing Imperfect Data: Data Validation Paradigms
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
MT
Managing Imperfect Data: Data Validation Paradigms
Location: Broadmoor Hall E
Presenter:
Tim J. Burke, SHRM Senior Certified Professional
– NGA
Main Contact/Presenter:
David A. Renberg, MS
– NGA
Presenter:
Zachary Stephens
– NGA
Data Management, Privacy, and Test Security
2:10 PM – 2:20 PM
MT
Warning: Graphic content. Test developer discretion advised! Extending readability analyses to item exhibits.
2:10 PM – 2:20 PM
MT
Warning: Graphic content. Test developer discretion advised! Extending readability analyses to item exhibits.
Location: Broadmoor Hall A, E-Poster Gallery
Main Contact/Presenter:
Jaime Kavanaugh, MSEd, ICE-CCP
– ACS Ventures, LLC
Presenter:
Terrance Gutberlet, MFA, ICE-CCP
– NCARB
Presenter:
Susan Davis-Becker, PhD, ICE-CCP
– ACS Ventures, LLC
Credentialing Innovations
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
Engaging Authenticity: Incorporating Relevant Assessment Technologies
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
Engaging Authenticity: Incorporating Relevant Assessment Technologies
Location: Colorado Hall AB
Main Contact/Presenter:
Sandy Hogg
– Internet Testing Systems
Presenter:
Jennifer McNamara
– BreakAway Games
Credentialing Innovations
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
Navigating the Future of Work: Impacts on Certification and Licensure
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
Navigating the Future of Work: Impacts on Certification and Licensure
Location: Colorado Hall C
Main Contact/Presenter:
Casey Kearns
– Pearson VUE
Business of Credentialing
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
NCCA Standards
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
Clarifying Common Challenges with the 2021 NCCA Standards
Location: Broadmoor Hall E
Presenter:
Diane Tyler, PhD, RN, FNP, CAE, FAAN, FAANP
– American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
Main Contact/Presenter:
Sarah Carroll, PhD
– National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Standards and Accreditation
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
Telling a Brand (New) Story: Experiences in Rebranding the Credentialing Board
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
Telling a Brand (New) Story: Experiences in Rebranding the Credentialing Board
Location: Colorado Hall E
Main Contact/Presenter:
Tony Ellis, MSEd, CAE, ICE-CCP
– Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
Presenter:
Janie Schumaker, MBA, RN, CEN, CPHQ, CENP, FABC
– Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)
Presenter:
William M. Ellis, MS, RPh
– Board of Pharmacy Specialities (BPS)
Marketing and Communications
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
The ABCDE&I of subject-matter expert recruitment, selection, and engagement across the assessment life cycle
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
The ABCDE&I of subject-matter expert recruitment, selection, and engagement across the assessment life cycle
Location: Broadmoor Hall D
Moderator:
Pamela Ing Stemmer, PhD, ICE-CCP
– PSI Services
Presenter:
Francine Mitrakos, ICE-CCP
– PSI Services
Presenter:
Ashlee Griffin
– Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
Presenter:
Kevin Letz, DNP, MBA, APRN, CNE, FNP-C, PPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP
– American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
Business of Credentialing
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
The Utility of Chat GPT as an Item Writing Assistant
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
The Utility of Chat GPT as an Item Writing Assistant
Location: Broadmoor Hall F
Main Contact/Presenter:
Paul Jones
– Pearson VUE
Presenter:
Kirk A. Becker, PhD
– Pearson VUE
Presenter:
Matt Ferris
– National Board for Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
Test Development and Administration
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
Traditional and Innovative Standard-setting Methods for Written, Oral, and Longitudinal assessments
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MT
Traditional and Innovative Standard-setting Methods for Written, Oral, and Longitudinal assessments
Location: Colorado Hall D
Main Contact/Presenter:
Huaping Sun, PhD
– American Board of Anesthesiology
Presenter:
Sarah Schnabel, MEd, PhD
– American Board of Ophthalmology
Test Development and Administration
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
MT
Beyond Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and into Belonging (B): Including B in the DEI Framework
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
MT
Beyond Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and into Belonging (B): Including B in the DEI Framework
Location: Colorado Hall D
Moderator:
Glenna Tinney, MSW, ACSW, DCSW
– National Board for Respiratory Care
Presenter:
Dawn M. Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE
– National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Presenter:
Jennifer Cotto, PhD
– National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Presenter:
Mark Franco, JD, ICE-CCP
– Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP
Credentialing Innovations
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
MT
Leveraging the Most Powerful Marketing Channel: Your Credential Holders
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
MT
Leveraging the Most Powerful Marketing Channel: Your Credential Holders
Location: Colorado Hall E
Moderator:
Stephanie R. Dille, MBA
– Meazure Learning
Presenter:
Todd Galati, CAE
– American Council on Exercise
Presenter:
MaryBeth Kurland, MPA, CAE, ICE-CCP
– Commission for Case Manager Certification
Presenter:
Melanie Graw, MEd
– National Restaurant Association
Marketing and Communications
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
MT
Smooth Sailing: Mastering Asynchronous Item Writing and Review to Keep Your Program Afloat
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
MT
Smooth Sailing: Mastering Asynchronous Item Writing and Review to Keep Your Program Afloat
Location: Broadmoor Hall D
Main Contact/Presenter:
Susan Cooley, PMP
– Alpine Testing Solutions
Test Development and Administration
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
MT
Stump the Psychometrician!
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
MT
Stump the Psychometrician!
Location: Colorado Hall C
Moderator:
Amanda Wolkowitz, PhD
– Data Recognition Corporation
Presenter:
Amin Saiar, PhD
– Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Presenter:
Brett P. Foley
– Alpine Testing Solutions
Presenter:
Amanda Dainis, PhD, MPA
– Dainis and Company, Inc.
Test Development and Administration
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
MT
The Power of a B2B Strategy: Real-Life Success Stories from Learning Organizations
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
MT
The Power of a B2B Strategy: Real-Life Success Stories from Learning Organizations
Location: Colorado Hall AB
Presenter:
Christine Peck, CAE
– ASIS International
Main Contact/Presenter:
Ashish Rangnekar
– BenchPrep
Beyond Traditional Credentials
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
MT
Braving the wilderness: How one credentialing organization is taking the next step in its equity journey
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
MT
Braving the wilderness: How one credentialing organization is taking the next step in its equity journey
Location: Broadmoor Hall E
Presenter:
Jennifer Klafehn, PhD
– HumRRO
Main Contact/Presenter:
Lavina Harless, LCSW
– Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Presenter:
Carl Hokanson, LGSW
– Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Credentialing Innovations
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
MT
Innovative Assessments for Recertification: Are Your Certificants Up-to-Date? How Do You Know?
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
MT
Innovative Assessments for Recertification: Are Your Certificants Up-to-Date? How Do You Know?
Location: Broadmoor Hall F
Presenter:
John Weiner, MA
– Lifelong Learner Holdings
Presenter:
Grady C. Barnhill, MEd
– Retired
Presenter:
Sarah Schnabel, MEd, PhD
– American Board of Ophthalmology
Presenter:
Ibi Layi-Ojo, MS, ICE-CCP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
– CFP Board
Moderator:
Rebecca LeBuhn
– National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists
Credentialing Innovations
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
MT
Solution Showcase with BenchPrep - ractice, Remediation, and Assessment: 3 LMS Superpowers to Empower Certification Success
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
MT
Solution Showcase with BenchPrep - Practice, Remediation, and Assessment: 3 LMS Superpowers to Empower Certification Success
Location: Broadmoor Hall D
Main Contact/Presenter:
Jake Schoch
General Session