Empowering Wyoming Community Colleges with Applied Baccalaureate Degrees for Better Outcomes

1. Advocating for Wyoming Community Colleges The ABC’s of the Applied Baccalaureate – Using Outcome Driven Decisions to Better Our Communities

2. Planning for Baccalaureate Programs CCBA September, 2019 Angela M. Kersenbrock, EdD, MSN, R.N.

3. Baccalaureates“aligned with the community college mission” • May be unique and determined by each institution and their community. Part of the ‘crucial discussions”. • A cohesive program that builds upon the foundations laid in select workforce focused A.S. degrees • May focus on management, leadership, advanced practice, problem solving, etc.

4. Workforce Focused Baccalaureate DegreesHigh Demand, High Skill(What you call the degree is important politically….) • Bachelor of Applied Technology • Bachelor of Applied Science • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Technology

5. Common Baccalaureate Degree Types

6. Seminole State College of FloridaBachelor’s Degrees • Interior Design (2010): 113 enrollments/semester • Business and Information Management (2011): 1,650 enrollments/semester • Construction Management (2011): 90 enrollments/semester • Engineering Technology (2011): 300 enrollments/semester • Information Systems Technology (2011): 890 enrollments/semester • Health Sciences (2016): 630 enrollments/semester • Nursing (2017): 600 enrollments/semester

7. The Students“Who are They?” • Average age in low 30’s • Take 2.2 courses/semester (70% PT) • “Otherwise engaged” -  FT jobs, family, car payments, children, complexities of life • Slightly more females (52%) • 38% Minorities • Stay within a 3 county area

8. CCB Student  Research Studies Students in a B.A.S. program in Admin & Supervision • Location • Parking • “I was already here” • Better job • Saw this as their only option • Comfortable in the environment • Students look like me

9. The Whys • Limited Alternatives to Baccalaureate Degree Attainment, especially rural students “I would have no place else to go” • Neither Difference nor Disadvantage to Obtaining a Community College Baccalaureate Degree “I always wanted to get my degree” • The Community College Baccalaureate Degree as Key to Economic Stability “I am doing this for myself and my family, if I get this degree then my kids will know that they can do it too

10. Community & Industry Involvement • Modelled after Advisory Committees • Get as many industry partners involved in each degree • More robust these committees the stronger the enrollments and “vestedness” of the community • Potential Adjuncts • Jobs for Students • Internships • Capstone Projects • Keep Them Informed of Progress • Champions for the Degrees • Advanced Study Pathways

11. University & College Partners:  Best position is that this becomes a win-win for everyone

12. Baccalaureate Planning: College Wide Impact, Every Area • Faculty • All Academic Divisions within the College • Business Office • Student Affairs: all areas  • Computing Systems/Enterprise System • Library/Learning Resources • Faculty and Staff Development • HR • Marketing • Distance Learning • Foundation • Everyone……..

13. College Wide Implementation Team • Faculty • Academic Administration • Accreditation Group *** • Curriculum Operations Group • Learning Resources (Library , Academic Success Center) • Student and Instructional Computing Systems Integrated Enterprise Systems • Financial Aid • Student Affairs • E-Learning • Admissions • Advising/Counseling • Business Office • Marketing • Career Center • Foundation

14. Resources Necessary for Upper Level Courses Make certain to understand the “costs” • Faculty Salaries • Library Resources • Student Service Resources • Software/IT • Travel • Facilities • Professional Costs • Accreditation Costs: regional & professional Where are you with your original accreditation? • HR Costs: Staff Development

15. Faculty • Faculty buy-in from the inception • Comfortable with the degree’s alignment with the mission of the institution • Must be “central” in the design, development, etc. • Faculty given the opportunity to “grow into baccalaureates” • Look within: Grow your own • Years prior to degree development get faculty ready • May need more tuition reimbursement dollars • Anticipate where you are going as an institution and what resources in terms of faculty you require • Consistent requirements/benefits/ assignments/ loads/salaries

16. Student Affairs • Recruitment • Application • Admissions • Scholarships: Work with Foundation and Industry partners • Advising • E-Services

17. Registrations Area, Financial Aid, Business Office Operations • Hire with college direction in mind • Seamless, not a “bolt on” • A new mindset • Story of RT on transcript • Diploma’s • Graduation Ceremony Changes

18. College Enterprise Processes PeopleSoft, Banner • Built for A.A. and A.S. Programs • Complete redesign of select systems • Curriculum set up • Catalog • Transcript • Diplomas • Application (who is here with intent of CCB)

19. Marketing • Budget • Community Awareness Plan • Point of Contact & Information • Control the narrative • Target Audiences • Advertising the Program • TV and Radio • Social Media • Website

20. What Outcomes Are You Achieving?Your Baccalaureate Accountability • Enrollment Goals • Placement Rates • Starting salaries > $55,000 • Graduation Rates  • Student Satisfaction Surveys • Economic Development Impact • Community Impact • Attracting New Industries • Filling Industry Needs • Improving Attainment Rates

21. Curriculum Model Design is critical in determining outcomes and success • Adult Students often know what they are looking for in a degree • Models help predict enrollment trends • Maximizes enrollment and student opportunity • Enables some customization • Facilitates response to industry needs

22. Curriculum Model BS Respiratory Care & Clinical Leadership • General Ed Courses A.S. Respiratory Care & Clinical Leadership

23. Curriculum Model BS Health Sciences • Gen Ed or CORE HEALTH COURSES A.S. A.A. • Healthcare Management & Professional Services • Simulation • Health Coaching • Community Paramedicine • Clinical • Science • Respiratory • & Clinical Leadership

24. Curriculum Model BAS Organizational Management/Business Information Mgt • Gen Ed Completion or CORE Business COURSES A.S. A.A. • Tribal • Management Social Media and E- Marketing Data Analytics HR Management Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship/Small business

25. Bachelor’s Degrees Design Comparison ​​ • Seminole State College of Florida • Interior Design (2010): 113 enrollments/semester​ • Business and Information Management (2011): 1650 enrollments/semester​ • Construction Management (2011): 90 enrollments/semester​ • Engineering Technology (2011): 300 enrollments/semester​ • Information Systems Technology (2011): 890 enrollments/semester​ • Health Sciences (2016): 630 enrollments/semester​ • Nursing (2017): 600 enrollments/semester​ • Valencia College​ • Administration & Supervision (2017) >2000 enrollments/semester​ • Respiratory Care (2016): 90 enrollments/semester​

26. $$ Cost to each college varies depending on: • State allocations: $100 to $1,000,000 • Degree type and design • Ability to reallocate dollars • Grants, Industry Support and Partnerships • Availability of faculty • How much long term planning with baccalaureate in mind

27. Program Costs: Four Year Projection Depends on Degree, etc.

28. Program Costs

29. Program Cost 4 Year Projection

30. Program Cost/Revenues: 4 Year Projections

31. Baccalaureate Accountability“I came to this college as a not very bright 1.9 student and left an accomplished 3.9 entrepreneur.”

32. 2020 National Conference February 28 – March 1, 2020 Seattle Washington

33. The Community College Baccalaureate Association The only national organization promoting better access to the baccalaureate degree on community college campuses and which serves as a resource for information on various models for accomplishing this purpose.

34.  ……..create the opportunity for  all community college graduates to pursue a baccalaureate degree that is workforce focused, accessible, affordable, and welcoming

35. Questions Thank you! Angela Kersenbrock Akersenbrock@accbd.org 407-463-2201 Accbd.org