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ACSC Distance Learning Visions for the Future

ACSC Distance Learning Visions for the Future. Dr. Don MacCuish Professor of Distance Learning ACSC, Maxwell AFB, AL. Distance Learning Mission.

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ACSC Distance Learning Visions for the Future

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  1. ACSC Distance LearningVisions for the Future Dr. Don MacCuish Professor of Distance Learning ACSC, Maxwell AFB, AL

  2. Distance Learning Mission A world-class team educating midcareer officers to lead in developing, advancing, and applying aerospace power across the spectrum of service, joint, and combined military operations through distance education.

  3. Overview Current Course Proposal to achieve Distance Learning Degree Implementation Plan

  4. Where are we now? • 42 week 3-hour seminar program • 42 week 3-hour cyber seminar program • 18 month maximum correspondence • program • Jan 99 • Established new Dean and Dept • Full time curriculum developers

  5. Course Descriptions Correspondence Self-paced Up to 18 Months On-line fac contact Physical Seminar Group paced Lesson leaders 10.5 mo program On-line/Satellite Cyber Seminar Group paced Lesson leaders 10.5 mo program On-line Classroom 45 students 69 lessons, 4 exams Joint PME Phase I credit

  6. Current Student Population 6,500 to 9,000 total students 75% Correspondence 25% Seminar

  7. Accreditation Process • Align DL curriculum with residence program • Develop 2 year curriculum for Aug 01 implementation • Develop personnel policies for continuity of experience • Seek Degree Granting authority for DL program • Seek accreditation of DL program • Continue to study outsourcing possibilities

  8. Accreditation Requirements • Must meet same requirements as residence course plus requirements in following sections of SACS “Criteria for Accreditation” • Section 4.5: Formulate clear and explicit goals and demonstrate they are consistent with institutions stated purpose. Must demonstrate program achieves these goals, are effective and comply with all applicable “Criteria”. • Section 4.8.2.4: Program must meet all “Criteria” related to faculty and must provide students with structured access to and interaction with full-time faculty members. • Section 5.1.7: Ensure the provision of and ready access to adequate library/learning resources.

  9. Procedure • Version 3.0 • Release Aug ‘00 • 1 Year Program • Align Curriculum with Revised Residence Curriculum • Version 4.0 • Release Aug ‘01 • 2 Year Program • Students Will Enter Seminar Yearly (Working Solution) • Approved for Degree Granting by Graduation, Jun ‘03 • Version 5.0 • Release Aug ‘03 • Accredited by Graduation, Jun ‘05

  10. We Are Here Contract Award RFP On The Street Phase II Development Spin Up Time Phase I JPME Credit May 01 Degree ImplementationTime Line Phase II Oct 99 Aug 00 Aug 01 Aug 02 Aug 03 Dec 01 Nov 99 Residence Program Degree Granting Authority Approved Residence Program Accreditation Approved

  11. PROPOSAL • 2 Phase Accredited Master’s Degree Program • Meet SACS’ accreditation criteria • Phase I In-house developed • JPME Phase I Accredited • PME Certificate upon completion • Phase II Contracted • Optional • Contract Instructors • Electronic campus

  12. PHASE I Total Credit Hours = 10.5 2.0 Credit Hours 1.0 Credit Hour 1.0 Credit Hour 1.0 Credit Hour 1.5 Credit Hour 1.5 Credit Hour 1.5 Credit Hour 0.5 Credit Hour 0.5 Credit Hour National and International Security Studies Leadership & Command Nature of War Military Studies Aerospace Operations Operational Forces Joint Operations War Game Future Conflict ACSC Diploma 3500 Annual Graduates

  13. Assumptions for Phase II Maximum students in Phase II at any one time 3,000 Student-Instructor ratio maximum 75-1 Maximum number of instructors required = 40 Instructor qualifications = Resident Program Registrars to track enrollments, approximately 3 people Contract manager

  14. Estimated Phase II Students • Jan ‘99 Survey of DL Seminar Students • 57% Interested in Master’s Degree Program • Initial Assumptions • 25% of Active Duty Air Force students will enroll in Phase II • 50% of Guard, Reserve, & Civilians will enroll in Phase II • Over time total students will increase 67% 33% 25% of Active Duty X 48% = 12% 50% of Guard, Reserve, & Civilians X 42% = 21% Total percentage of students to enroll in Phase II = 33%

  15. PHASE II Phase II Total Credit Hours = 22.5 10.5 (Phase I) + 22.5 (Phase II) = 33 Total Credit Hours Research 4.0 Credit Hours 3.0 Credit Hours 2.0 Credit Hours 2.0 Credit Hours 2.0 Credit Hours 2.5 Credit Hours 2.5 Credit Hours 3.0 Credit Hours 1.5 Credit Hours National and International Security Studies Leadership & Command Nature of War Military Studies Aerospace Operations Joint Operations Future Conflict Operational Forces Master’s Degree Estimate 1,155 Initial Student Enrollment in Phase II

  16. Contract Instructors • Contract Instructors • Hire credentialed personnel • Contractors at seminar locations • Can teach multiple seminars • Interact with correspondence students • Lead cyber seminars • Train via summer camp

  17. Pros & Cons • PROS • Minimal impact on resident faculty • No additional blue suit manning • Ability to quickly ramp up or down • Students enroll any time to meet their needs • CONS • Cost: Need commitment for approximately $5M annually • Short lead time to write RFP and implement contract

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