Creating Noncredit Certificate Programs Presented by: Brenda Vogley Coordinator of Continuing Education and Work

1. Creating Noncredit Certificate ProgramsPresented by: Brenda VogleyCoordinator of Continuing Education and Workforce Development 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

2. The University of Akron Wayne College • Regional Campus of The University of Akron • Located approximately 30 miles southwest of Akron in Orrville, OH • Serves 2,500 credit students annually • Serves 3,000 noncredit students or users of services • Offers a number of Associate degrees and Certificate programs • First two-year’s of coursework for bachelor’s degrees 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

3. The Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

4. Session Outline • Why focus on noncredit certificate programs? • Tools to select noncredit certificate programs • Current programs under adult career pathways • Providing credit toward a degree or certificate • Working with third party curriculum • Recruiting students 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

5. Why focus on Noncredit Certificate Programs? • Many adults, especially those dislocated from long-time employment, are not ready for college • Many adults who do attempt college are placed in developmental programs and “drop out” then “pass out” • Most adults don’t have two or more years to attend college on a full-time basis to be retrained, especially initially • Provides more flexibility – getting new credit program approved can be time consuming • A new direction for Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development – open enrollment programs • Ohio Skills Bank & Stackable Certificates • Last but not least, the economic meltdown of 2008 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

6. Selecting Noncredit Certificate Programs • A favorable employment outlook both across U.S. and in your state - https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/ http://online.onetcenter.org/ • Tied to some type of nationally recognized certification, so the credential is portable • Articulate programs into credit toward associate degrees if possible • Earnings are over $10.00 per hr. – preferably between $11.00 and $13.00 per hr. • Completion in less than one year 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

7. Current Certificate Programs Health Care Cardiographic Technician (ECG) & & Phlebotomy Training Program • 120 hours of Lab & Lecture • 60 hours of Externship • Certifications through: -National Healthcareer Association -Cardiovascular Credentialing International 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

8. Current Certificate Programs Health Care Clinical Medical Assistant • 134 hours of Lab & Lecture • 160 hours of Externship • Certification through: -National Center for Competency -National Healthcareer Association 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

9. Current Certificate Programs Health Care Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation • 56 hours of Lab & Lecture • Certification through: -Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination (PTCB) Examination - The Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) Examination 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

10. Current Certificate Programs Health Care Health Information Technology Professional • 160 hours of Online Training • Certification through: -The Certified Health Informatics Systems Professional (CHISP) Exam 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

11. Career Training ProgramsHealth & Fitness Personal Trainer Certification Preparation • 30 hours of Lecture & Lab • Certification Through: -National Council on Strength and Fitness Certified Personal (NCSF-CPT) 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

12. Career Training ProgramsAnimal Care Veterinary Aide and Pet Care • 42 hours of Lecture & Lab • Currently looking to expand this program 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

13. Career Training ProgramsOther Programs Office Administration • Legal Office Administrative Professional • Small Business Accounting Certificate Information Technology • Web Design Certificate • Network Security Professional CompTIA Security+ Exam 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

14. Scheduling Noncredit Certificate Programs • Optimal schedule = One time per week • 3-4 hours at a time • Breaks & Flexibility • Online & Blended-Learning 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

15. Credit Where Credit is Due Technical Experience Assessment Program (TEA) Students may be able to earn up to 24 credit hours for introductory-level technical courses in our associate degree programs through the TEA program. The exact amount of credit will depend upon the student’s major area of study and, of course, his/her experience. 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

16. Earning Credit – Articulation Agreements Associate of Technical Studies – Statewide The Associate of Technical Studies permits students to combine various courses from two or more of the college's existing programs with other University credits, with credits earned at other postsecondary institutions, and/or with training received throughout other educational enterprises. 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

17. Earning Credit – Articulation Agreements Associate Degrees granted by UA Wayne College Noncredit Certificate Program Business Management Technology Computer and Business Technology Health Care Office Management Exercise Technology Small Business Accounting Certificate Network Security Professional (Security+) Health Information Technology Professional Personal Trainer Certification Preparation 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

18. Our Partners 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

19. Third Party Curriculum Pros Cons • No upfront costs for curriculum development • Equipment is provided • Assistance with externships • Assistance with finding instructors • Offer payment plans • May have a lower operating margin • Involve 3rd party in handling student complaints • Administrative time • Can’t always get a hold of them immediately 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

20. Recruiting Students for Noncredit Certificate Programs • Already on campus • ABLE Classes • One-Stops, Libraries, other off Campus Locations • Classified advertisements • Profiling current students – GIS and target marketing to similar populations • Job Fairs • Email marketing – Constant Contact • Revised and Updatable Website • Mailing lists • Credit class schedule mailer 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation

21. Questions? Contact Information: Brenda Vogley Coordinator of Continuing Education and Workforce Development The University of Akron Wayne College 1901 Smucker Road Orrville, OH 44667 330-684-8983 bdv1@uakron.edu www.wayne.uakron.edu/ce 2011 OCHEA Conference: Driving Excellence Through Innovation