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Vision 2017. Sharon Gellman EDU 505 Future of Education Professor Rebecca Waters. Accredited , proprietary college Associate , Bachelor and Master’s Degrees Distance learning Campuses in the Bronx, N.Y., New Rochelle, N.Y. and St. Lucia in the Caribbean
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Vision 2017 Sharon Gellman EDU 505 Future of Education Professor Rebecca Waters
Accredited, proprietary college Associate, Bachelor and Master’s Degrees Distance learning Campuses in the Bronx, N.Y., New Rochelle, N.Y. and St. Lucia in the Caribbean Career-oriented, real-world education Diverse demographics reflect the local, regional and international student body
Student-centered environment with an emphasis on respect, learning and achievement • Office of Career Advancement assists students and graduates with career placement • Passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated faculty • Degree programs offered in Criminal Justice, Nursing, Business & Accounting, Education, Information Technology, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts
Steps for Futuring Environmental Scan Internal & External Analysis Create Scenarios Develop Forecasts Assign Responsibility
Scanning for Trends Economic Technological Political Social Cultural TRENDS Competition Legal Environmental
The Classroom - Vision 2017 • Increased diversity in the classroom from international recruitment efforts • Faculty use of technology applications in the classroom • Online certified faculty to meet the demand for more online courses
The Organization – Vision 2017 ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Challenges • Lack of financial resources • Infrastructure • Training & Resistance to change • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) • Multi-lingual population
Opportunities • Increased retention rates • Increased enrollment • Competitive advantage • Less financial aid • Employable students
Preparing for Change • Incorporate mobile app technology • Train faculty on existing technology • Use interactive apps for tests, quizzes, and studying • E-portfolio • Digital resources and eBooks • Increased access to ELLI (English Language Learners Institute) • Online certification for faculty
Call to Action • Futuring committee continually scans for trends impacting higher education • Better use of faculty meetings as opportunities for technology updates and training • Restructure the library and academic center into a new Academic Technology Center