Using Oregon’s educational resources systemically… seamless transitions for students…

1. Using Oregon’s educational resources systemically…seamless transitions for students… Brent Jacobsen, Ph.D. Laura S. Roach April 2006 CCWD-EII

2. Oregon’s education challenges • 1 in 5 Oregonians (515,077) lacks a high school diploma (30,000 others have diploma but little English) • Ranked 46th in college credential attainment • Ranked 46th in percent of income needed to attend community college (ranks 30th for state aid) • Ranks 39th in chance for college by age 19 • Just 58% of 18-24 year olds whose parents did not attend college have a high school diploma (vs. 89% for others) • From 1987 to 1998, the proportion of 18- to 24-year-olds with a high school credential decreased from 86% to 76%.  

3. Reality …students are stretched… • part time • enroll in two or more colleges • transferring to other institutions • returning to workforce before completion • Oregon’s ranking for affordable education..39th

4. Reality…employer needs… • Common, reliable, predictable skills • Credentials that reflect technical skill & academic proficiency • Just in-time training • Responsive colleges

5. Reality…completion influencers…. • Curriculum that doesn’t connect? • Redundant instruction? • Remediation costs? • Additional course costs? • Lack of support services?

6. Initiative Confluence • Taskforces • Program Approval • Statewide Programs • More, Better • Faster • Pathways Program Design

7. could there be….alignment and partnerships in the system that isn’t a system?

8. … could there be more partnership between programs…by level, by segment?

9. THEPROUD FEW…keeping it all together for students… • EMT • Basic • Intermediate • Paramedic • Juvenile Justice • Nursing • Retail Management • Para Educator

10. What does a college partnership mean?“… an associate of applied science and/or certificate of completion program which is developed, appliedfor and continuously monitored by a partnership of colleges to address a specific program need through a cohesive and transferable curriculum among participating colleges.”OAR 589-006-0050

11. History… • Taskforce • Research • Procedures adjustments • Guidelines modifications

12. Statewide programs tune-up..2005

13. Members… Brent Jacobsen Colleen Mileham Eileen Casey-White Joanne Truesdell Laura Roach Ron Dodge Sue Boyanovsky

14. Statewide program goals… • Connected instruction and pathways between colleges • Consistent credentialing and licensing • Aligned & quality instruction • Consistent learner outcomes • Workforce alignment • Transferability of credits • Efficient and effective uses of resources/capacity

15. How does it work…? • Consortium Partnership • By-Laws guide the work • Developed • Approved • Revised • Continuously monitored • State staff/consultant

16. Essential components for success… • Consortium By-Laws • Leadership • Cooperation and Collaboration • Sponsoring College(s) • By-Laws • Program Design/Aligned Curriculum • Transferable credits • Program approval • Records maintenance

17. Program design…the big picture? • Pathways • Where will students want to go?

18. Managers/ Technical Professionals Graduate / Professional Education Career-long Learning / Professional Development Skilled Technicians Applied Baccalaureate Entry-Level Technicians A.A.S Entry-Level Skilled / Quasi-Professional Jobs Advanced Certificate Intensive GED Prep Sector-Specific or Career Prep Bridge High School Career Education Semi-Skilled Jobs Workplace Basic Skills (VESL / VABE) Middle School Career Exploration Unskilled Laborer Jobs Intensive Work Readiness + Follow-up Key = strong job connection to jobs = learning while working = Strong connection between education levels

19. Aligned curriculum… • Program design • Prerequisites • Common Elements • Common Outcomes • General Education • Related Instruction • Technical Skills

22. Approval processes….

23. CONSORTIUM FORMED LOCAL APPROVAL APPLIC. to STATE CCWD & EII APPROVAL COLLEGE(S) DEVELOPS IDEA APPLICATION DEVELOPED ASSESS NEED NOI FOR ALL COLLEGES LMI to STATE STATE BOARD APPROVAL PROGRAM DESIGNED BY LAWS DEVELOPED PROCESS COMPLETE IMPLEMENTATION OFFICE OF DEGREE AUTHORIZATION NOTICE OF INTENT FOR ADVERSE IMPACT APPROVAL OF ADVERSE IMPACT PROCESS

24. FORMS… • http://www.ode.state.or.us/opportunities/grants/perkins/postsecondary/appsandwkshts.aspx

25. Consortium Request to Participate CCWD-EII NOI & LMW Request to Offer & Assurances Application (1) Curriculum Forms…

26. CONSORTIUM FORMED LOCAL APPROVAL APPLICATION TO STATE CCWD & EII APPROVAL COLLEGE(S) DEVELOPS IDEA APPLICATION DEVELOPED ASSESS NEED NOI FOR ALL COLLEGES LMI FOR STATE STATE BOARD APPROVAL PROGRAM DESIGNED BY LAWS DEVELOPED Opting-In PROCESS COMPLETE IMPLEMENTATION OFFICE OF DEGREE AUTHORIZATION NOTICE OF INTENT FOR ADVERSE IMPACT APPROVAL OF ADVERSE IMPACT PROCESS

27. Opting-in forms.. • Request to Participate- consortium • Request to Offer & Assurances- state • Labor Market Info- state

28. MFA Questions!(most frequently asked)!

29. What entities can be a member of the consortium?

30. Does every college have to participate in a statewideprogram?

31. If a college wishes to join the consortium, but isn’t quite ready to offer the degree or certificate, can they still participate in the consortium?

32. What is required to Opt-in to a statewide program?

33. What state forms are required of a consortium to offer a statewide program?

34. How many colleges are included in the statewide NOI of intent ?

35. What is title exclusivity ?

36. Who is responsible for forwarding official paperwork of consortium members to CCWD-EII?

37. What does Opting-out mean?

38. POINTS of CONTACT Brent.jacobsen@state.or.us Laura.s.roach@state.or.us