Our History

Paradigm began over 35 years ago with a mission to modernize the way academic institutions issue credentials. Originally focused on high-quality printed diplomas and certificates, Paradigm quickly became a trusted partner to colleges and universities across the country. Over time, the company expanded its offerings to include secure digital credentials, automated transcript services, and apostille processing solutions.

By combining deep industry knowledge with a commitment to innovation, Paradigm has grown into a leader in academic credentialing—helping institutions streamline operations and deliver better experiences to students and graduates alike.

Meet The Paradigm Team

At Paradigm, our world-class leadership and expert staff unite decades of experience in education, credentialing, manufacturing, and technology. From executive vision to hands-on execution, our team delivers precision, innovation, and unmatched quality at every step.

We combine deep industry knowledge with a relentless commitment to innovation—empowering institutions, supporting learners, and setting the standard in both traditional and digital credentialing.

Honoring Our Clients

At Paradigm, our clients are the driving force behind everything we do. From community colleges to state agencies and universities, we’re grateful for the trust you place in us to support your credentialing needs. Your dedication to learners inspires us daily, and we’re proud to provide solutions that help you deliver with efficiency, accuracy, and care.

Thank you for letting us be part of your mission. We’re proud to serve and grow alongside you.

Paradigm Careers

At Paradigm, we’re shaping the future of academic credentialing—and we’re looking for curious, motivated people to join us. Whether your strengths lie in technology, customer service, sales, or project management, there’s a place for you here. We offer a collaborative, mission-driven environment where innovation is encouraged, ideas are heard, and professional growth is supported. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in education and work with a team that values excellence and integrity, explore career opportunities with Paradigm.

Higher Education Credentialing Experts Collaborating to Shape the Future

As the first company in the U.S. to bring digital diplomas to Higher Education, and as the inventor of the ScholarRecord® (CLR), we understand that innovation requires collaboration. Our Collaborators, advisors and industry peers are pivotal in helping us to better understand client needs, and we are proud to partner with those who share our vision and perspective.

Our Advisory Board

Paradigm is a leader in digital diplomas and the user-friendly ScholarRecord® platform. As a result, we are always looking for ways to improve and grow. One key way we do this is by working closely with experts in higher education. By learning from their experience, we can build better tools and provide more value to the schools we serve.

For example, our advisory board includes experienced university professionals from top schools like Princeton, USC, and Brown. These leaders in student records and enrollment management help us understand what colleges and universities really need. Because of their input, we are able to create solutions that truly make a difference.

In addition, their insights help us improve how digital credentials are created, shared, and secured. This means our tools stay relevant, trusted, and easy to use. In short, by working together, we’re helping schools move forward with faster, smarter, and more reliable ways to manage academic records.

Kimberly A. Barber

PH.D.

University Registrar
Florida State University

Matt Bemis

Associate Registrar
University of Southern California

Robert Fitzgerald

University Registrar
Brown University

Dr. Luisa M. Havens

Gerardo

Vice President Division of Enrollment Management
The University of Texas at Arlington

John R.

Papinkchak

University Registrar Carnegie Mellon University

Rodney Parks

University Registrar
Elon University

Joseph H. Santivasci

Assistant Vice President
Enrollment Management
Westchester University of Pennsylvania

Emily Shandley

University Registrar
Princeton University

Strategic Collaborators Driving Education Technology Forward

We partner with trusted organizations like CourseLeaf and the National Student Clearinghouse. As a result, we’re able to build and improve smart tools for managing educational data and digital credentials. These partnerships help us create solutions that truly support schools, students, and the future of learning.