logging in or signing up IDUES_Presentation - NSULA gentryc Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 59 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: September 10, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: WE MAY NOT HAVE STARBUCKS…BUT WE HAVE LOTS OF CLASS! Presented to the Empowering Institutions 2010 Conference Presenter Ms. Hedy Pinkerton April 2010 Northwestern State University- A Snap Shot in 2005 : Northwestern State University- A Snap Shot in 2005 4 Year, small public institution Culturally diverse, 48% first generation college Characterized by poverty, geographic isolation, and underserved/disadvantaged youth State mandated admissions increase Projected 35% enrollment decline Title III Grant Proposal : Title III Grant Proposal Offset the decline in enrollment by implementing a strategy to enhance online educational opportunities to attract more transfer and nontraditional students. Strategy to Increase Online Enrollment : Strategy to Increase Online Enrollment Create an innovative Faculty Development Program Add technology support elements Increase online classes and degrees offered Enhance online student services Faculty Development Program : Faculty Development Program Employed Instructional Designer & Media Specialist Created a 9-month, 3-level Professional Development program for faculty Gained institutional support for 20 faculty cohort members per year Implemented Quality Matters review for each new online course added Northwestern State University : Northwestern State University Blayne Henson eLearning Support Specialist hensonr@nsula.edu Jarrod Sanson Passport Coordinator & Trainer sansonj@nsula.edu Cole Gentry Media Development Specialist gentryc@nsula.edu Terrie McCallister Instructional Technology Specialist mccallistert@nsula.edu Technology Support Elements : Technology Support Elements Began: Equipped a training lab & production lab Encouraged use of technology in online courses Evolved: Webcams and portable devices iTunes U and Smart Classrooms Virtual Libraries Online Classes & Degrees : Online Classes & Degrees Developed new online classes every year Provided faculty incentives Added two new degrees per year Gained Departmental buy-in Enhance Online Student Services : Enhance Online Student Services Surveyed online students annually for needs and desired services Added a minimum of two basic new services per year Student can literally visit the traditional campus the first time to participate in commencement exercises Where We Are - 2010 : Where We Are - 2010 32 percent enrollment increase in 4 years Students in 35 states and 5 countries 27 online degrees and certifications plus 122 new or redesigned online courses Faculty Professional Development participation far exceeded expectations Where We Are - 2010 : Where We Are - 2010 Unexpected Outcomes : Unexpected Outcomes 8 new smart classrooms ($250K grant) CALL adult learning program ($60K grant) Virtual Reference Library ($400K grant) Virtual Music Library ($20,000) Most student services now online Increased use of technology in traditional classrooms ECE staff professional growth National Recognition : National Recognition Council on Adult and Experiential Learning Adult Learning Friendly Institute Lumina Foundation Recognition of Adult Learning GI Jobs – Military Friendly Designation for 2010 GetEducated.com – Top 10 Most Affordable Online Degrees Named Head of Louisiana’s Electronic Planning Task Force Title III Grant Impact : Title III Grant Impact Enrollment is stable due to 32% increase; 27% of students now online Northwestern was just named the leader in distance learning for the State Available online degrees have doubled in four years Title III helped propel NSU ahead in technology! Slide 15: The Title III Grant Has Exceeded Expectations! While we still may not have Starbucks we do have lots and lots of class! Northwestern State University : Northwestern State University Mrs. Hedy Pinkerton Director of Electronic & Continuing Education pinkertonh@nsula.edu Dr. Darlene Williams Vice President for Technology, Research, & Economic Development darlene@nsula.edu You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
IDUES_Presentation - NSULA gentryc Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 59 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: September 10, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: WE MAY NOT HAVE STARBUCKS…BUT WE HAVE LOTS OF CLASS! Presented to the Empowering Institutions 2010 Conference Presenter Ms. Hedy Pinkerton April 2010 Northwestern State University- A Snap Shot in 2005 : Northwestern State University- A Snap Shot in 2005 4 Year, small public institution Culturally diverse, 48% first generation college Characterized by poverty, geographic isolation, and underserved/disadvantaged youth State mandated admissions increase Projected 35% enrollment decline Title III Grant Proposal : Title III Grant Proposal Offset the decline in enrollment by implementing a strategy to enhance online educational opportunities to attract more transfer and nontraditional students. Strategy to Increase Online Enrollment : Strategy to Increase Online Enrollment Create an innovative Faculty Development Program Add technology support elements Increase online classes and degrees offered Enhance online student services Faculty Development Program : Faculty Development Program Employed Instructional Designer & Media Specialist Created a 9-month, 3-level Professional Development program for faculty Gained institutional support for 20 faculty cohort members per year Implemented Quality Matters review for each new online course added Northwestern State University : Northwestern State University Blayne Henson eLearning Support Specialist hensonr@nsula.edu Jarrod Sanson Passport Coordinator & Trainer sansonj@nsula.edu Cole Gentry Media Development Specialist gentryc@nsula.edu Terrie McCallister Instructional Technology Specialist mccallistert@nsula.edu Technology Support Elements : Technology Support Elements Began: Equipped a training lab & production lab Encouraged use of technology in online courses Evolved: Webcams and portable devices iTunes U and Smart Classrooms Virtual Libraries Online Classes & Degrees : Online Classes & Degrees Developed new online classes every year Provided faculty incentives Added two new degrees per year Gained Departmental buy-in Enhance Online Student Services : Enhance Online Student Services Surveyed online students annually for needs and desired services Added a minimum of two basic new services per year Student can literally visit the traditional campus the first time to participate in commencement exercises Where We Are - 2010 : Where We Are - 2010 32 percent enrollment increase in 4 years Students in 35 states and 5 countries 27 online degrees and certifications plus 122 new or redesigned online courses Faculty Professional Development participation far exceeded expectations Where We Are - 2010 : Where We Are - 2010 Unexpected Outcomes : Unexpected Outcomes 8 new smart classrooms ($250K grant) CALL adult learning program ($60K grant) Virtual Reference Library ($400K grant) Virtual Music Library ($20,000) Most student services now online Increased use of technology in traditional classrooms ECE staff professional growth National Recognition : National Recognition Council on Adult and Experiential Learning Adult Learning Friendly Institute Lumina Foundation Recognition of Adult Learning GI Jobs – Military Friendly Designation for 2010 GetEducated.com – Top 10 Most Affordable Online Degrees Named Head of Louisiana’s Electronic Planning Task Force Title III Grant Impact : Title III Grant Impact Enrollment is stable due to 32% increase; 27% of students now online Northwestern was just named the leader in distance learning for the State Available online degrees have doubled in four years Title III helped propel NSU ahead in technology! Slide 15: The Title III Grant Has Exceeded Expectations! While we still may not have Starbucks we do have lots and lots of class! Northwestern State University : Northwestern State University Mrs. Hedy Pinkerton Director of Electronic & Continuing Education pinkertonh@nsula.edu Dr. Darlene Williams Vice President for Technology, Research, & Economic Development darlene@nsula.edu