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Introduce CALL; Examine Core Values; Note Essential Attributes; and

Strategies to Accelerate the Retooling of the Current Adult Workforce: Louisiana’s CALL Experience Presentation to Education Commission of the States Larry Tremblay Associate Commissioner Louisiana Board of Regents January 7, 2010. Session OBJECTIVES. Introduce CALL; Examine Core Values;

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  1. Strategies to Accelerate the Retooling of the Current Adult Workforce:Louisiana’s CALL ExperiencePresentation toEducation Commission of the StatesLarry TremblayAssociate CommissionerLouisiana Board of RegentsJanuary 7, 2010

  2. Session OBJECTIVES Introduce CALL; Examine Core Values; Note Essential Attributes; and Discuss Key Ingredients of Successful Accelerated Online Programs

  3. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents CenterforAdultLearningInLouisiana

  4. Louisiana's education Challenges Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents 2.6 million adults 18-64 in Louisiana 1.4 million (54%) with no college 944,968 of those have a H.S. credential 609,789(23%) have some college but no degree Market research suggests these adults strongly prefer online instruction in fast-track formats

  5. The Declining Number of High School GraduatES Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents } Katrina/Rita Impact Source: STS Data , School Years 2004-05 to 2008-09

  6. CALL’s Mission Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents To provide a focused and centralized infrastructure to enhance adult learning opportunities for citizens of the state through expanded programs and services provided by public higher education institutions.

  7. CALL’s Core Strategies Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents

  8. CALL’s Brief History Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Began as an initiative in Northwest Louisiana in Fall 2006 with 2 institutions Summer 2007 – Initiative Expanded to include four more institutions Fall 2007 – first students enrolled in “fast-track, online courses” May 2008 – first CALL graduates

  9. CALL’s Brief History Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Summer 2008 – Board of Regents authorizes Center for Adult Learning in Louisiana (CALL ), formerly the Continuum for All Louisiana Learners Fall 2008 – students enroll in 8 “fast-track, online degree” programs at six Louisiana postsecondary institutions October 2009 – BOR Approves CALL expansion to include 4 new institutions and 9 new programs

  10. Current Fast Track and Online Degree Programs Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Associate Degrees Business Administration (BPCC) Computer Information Systems (BPCC) Criminal Justice (LSUE) General Studies (BPCC) Baccalaureate Degrees Criminal Justice (McNeese) General Studies–Professional Studies (NSU) Health Studies–Marketing/Mgt (ULM) RN to BSN (Southeastern)

  11. Future Fast Track and Online Degree Programs Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Associate Degrees Fire and Emergency Services (LSUE) IT/Network Security Specialist (BPCC) Telecommunications/Media Studies (BPCC) Baccalaureate Degrees Addiction Studies (NSU) Business (ULS) Dental Hygiene (ULM) Journalism (NSU) Psychology-Substance Abuse Concentration (NSU) RN to BSN (NSU)

  12. More Adults Returning to Learn Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Year 1 2007-08 2,413 Inquiries 754 Applications 492 Enrolled Students Year 2 2008-09 3,227 Inquiries 975 Applications 656 Enrolled Students Note: Statistics are aggregated for all CALL inquiries regardless of program or delivery format, whether fast-track or other. Year 2 does not include Summer 2009 semester data.

  13. More Adults Returning to Learn Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Accelerated Program Growth Course EnrollmentRegistrations Fall 2007 152* N/A Fall 2008 225 1326 Fall 2009 494 1837 Growth % (F08 to F09) 119% 39% Note: Statistics include all 6 members institutions self-reported enrollment in their fast-track accelerated degree programs promoted through www.yourCALLla.org. * - only 2 member campuses.

  14. Adults EarningDegrees 250 Graduates from Fast-Track Programs Within 6 Semesters 179 Bachelor’s Degrees 71 Associate Degrees Note: Six semesters are Spring 2008, Summer 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Summer 2009, and Fall 2009.

  15. CALL Online Accelerated Program Model • Administration • Admissions • Advising Center • Bookstore • Foundation • Financial Aid • Institutional Research • Marketing • External Review • Student Evaluation • Internal Review • Testing • Portfolio Our Students • Retention Model • Advising Model • Educational Technology/LMS • Format/Content

  16. EssentialAttributes AcceleratedOnline Programs

  17. 4 Essential Attributes 100% online course and program offerings; Majority of courses accelerated or compressed; Services appropriate for remote adult learners; Availability of some form of prior learning assessment.

  18. KeyIngredientsof EachAttribute

  19. 100% Online Course Offerings

  20. CALL Member Profile Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Institutions

  21. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Accelerated or Compressed Formats

  22. CALL Member Profile Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents 2 Institutions 50% 3 Institutions 50% 3 Institutions 3 Institutions

  23. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Appropriate ServicesforRemote Adult Learners

  24. Student Services Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Guiding Concepts Students need access to core/ essential services online without “setting a foot on campus.” Institutions must be prepared to address the “we have always done it this way” or “we already do that” philosophy.

  25. Key Processes to be Redesigned Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Application Admission Financial Aid Advising Registration Student Support

  26. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Prior Learning Assessment

  27. PLA Overview Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents • Overview of PLA • What is PLA? • Why offer PLA? • Who is offering PLA? • Types of PLA Opportunities • National Standardized Tests (CLEP, DSST, etc) • Departmental Challenge or Skills Exams • Portfolio Assessment

  28. CALL Member Profile Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents

  29. CALL Member Profile Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents

  30. Portfolio evaluation Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents • Portfolio Assessment • Opportunity to petition for college-level credit for college level learning earned through life/work/volunteer experience. • Structure of the Portfolio Process • Student – Advisor Consultation • Enroll and complete PLA course or workshop • Submit portfolio for evaluation • Faculty Assessor determines merit • Transcription of PLA Portfolio credit

  31. Summary

  32. Learn More Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Visit www.yourCALLla.org Select “About CALL” Link Download “CALL Summer 2009 Report” Follow CALL on Twitter at www.twitter.com/yourCALLla Become a Member on LinkedIn or a Fan on Facebook

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