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FAQs and more

FAQs and more. Educating Senior Administrators about Continuing Education Scott McLean, Robert Wensveen, Lorna Prediger May 29, 2012 CAUCE - Saskatoon. Who we are:. Scott: Director of Continuing Education Robert: Associate Director (Business Operations)

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  1. FAQs and more • Educating Senior Administrators about • Continuing Education • Scott McLean, Robert Wensveen, Lorna Prediger • May 29, 2012 • CAUCE - Saskatoon

  2. Who we are: • Scott: Director of Continuing Education • Robert: Associate Director (Business Operations) • Lorna: Marketing and Communications Director

  3. What we will do: • Introductory conversations • Brief presentation • Small group discussions • Wrap up

  4. What we hope you will do: • Learn about a recent University of Calgary experience with internal advocacy work. • Reflect about what this experience means for other university continuing education units. • Enhance your network of CAUCE colleagues, by spending time in small group discussion.

  5. Introductory conversations • Form small groups. • Introduce yourselves, and your experience with internal advocacy work (whether with senior administrators or others).

  6. University of Calgary, 2011 • New executive leadership team. • Strategy statement – Eyes High – focused on becoming a top-five, research-intensive university. • Financial constraint.

  7. Eyes High strategy statement • The University of Calgary will be a global intellectual hub located in Canada’s most enterprising city. In this spirited, high-quality learning environment, students will thrive in programs made rich by research and hands-on experiences. By our 50th anniversary in 2016, we will be one of Canada’s top five research universities, fully engaging the communities we both serve and lead.

  8. Our challenge • To explain the role and importance of Continuing Education to the new executive leadership team, along with numerous new deans and other members of senior administration. • To position Continuing Education as central to achieving the institution’s vision and goals.

  9. Our response • Place a carefully constructed message in the hands of all members of senior administration. • Meet one-on-one with the President and Provost. • Reinforce the message at SLT / Extended Deans’ Council meetings.

  10. Our “Eyes High” message • The top-five, research-intensive universities in Canada all have significant continuing education operations. • Continuing Education is integral to achieving university-community engagement.

  11. Our internal advocacy product • An introduction to University of Calgary Continuing Education for Senior Administrators. • Mission statement • Student testimonials • FAQs

  12. Our FAQs (I) • How does Continuing Education engage adult learners? • Is non degree-credit instruction part of the University of Calgary mandate?

  13. Our FAQs (II) • Do other Canadian universities have units similar to Continuing Education? • What is the scope of academic work accomplished by Continuing Education?

  14. Our FAQs (III) • How much does Continuing Education cost the University of Calgary? • Through what means does Continuing Education contribute to degree-credit instruction?

  15. Our FAQs (IV) • What proportion of Continuing Education is located at the Downtown Campus? • How are Continuing Education programs planned and governed?

  16. Our FAQs (V) • How does Continuing Education strengthen individuals and communities? • How does Continuing Education contribute to pride in the University of Calgary?

  17. Our FAQs (VI) • How does Continuing Education contribute to the profile of the University of Calgary in the community?

  18. Promising signs • Thawing of our frozen carryover funds. • President to attend our graduation this spring. • Integration of Continuing Education in the Provost’s Academic Plan.

  19. Small group work • Which of these FAQs seem most pertinent to your CE unit? • What are your experiences trying to educate senior administrators? • What other internal advocacy strategies would you recommend for CE units?

  20. Wrap up • Highlights of your small group discussion. • Questions for Scott, Rob, and Lorna. • Sincere thanks for your participation.

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