Organizational Leadership & Learning Relevant. Rigorous. Research Based.

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1 Organizational Leadership & Learning Relevant. Rigorous. Research Based. Veteran Symposium Session 7 Proven Leadership = College Credit: Creating an Efficient and Effective Path to Graduation Through Prior Learning Assessment uofl.me/ollprogram

2 About the Presenters Dr. Matt Bergman Assistant Professor Organizational Leadership & Learning Mark Casey Program Director Ft. Knox Programs Organizational Leadership & Learning Sherry Duffy Associate Director for Community Relations & Recruitment

3 Overview Military Adult Degree Attainment OLL Purpose BS, MS, PhD Programs SOCS Designation MOS AARTS/SMARTS Prior Learning Assessment Practices Collaboration for Shared Success

4 Relevance Our Challenge: 38 Million Adults Have Some College but No Degree Over 500,000 in Kentucky 63% of Jobs will Require College Degree by 2018 Shortage of 3 million

5 BS in Organizational Leadership and Learning 2013 Malcolm Knowles Award for the Nation s top program for Adult Learners (AAACE) 2013 National Program of Distinction in the American Public and Land Grant Universities MVP Awards for Campus Based Strategies for Student Success Innovation in Educational Attainment Prize from the Gheen s Foundation for the advancement of national adult degree attainment

6 Our Scope Is What is OLL? Leadership, learning, and performance for work and organization optimization B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. Programs Over 500 Students, 12 Full-time Faculty Online, Off-campus, Ft. Knox, and Panama

7 Leadership and Organization Development Organization Development Human Resources Workplace Learning and Performance

8 B.S. in Organizational Leadership & Learning General Education hrs Major Courses 35 hours Electives and/or Work Specialization 48 hours University of Louisville Bachelor s Degree 123 Credit Hours

9 Program Faculty 12 Core Full-time Faculty Members Have Real-World Organizational Experience Deep Commitment to Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice Part-time Faculty Who Work in Other Organizations

10 Faculty Education

11 Faculty Experience

12 Adult & Military Learner Needs High/Realistic Educational Goals Strong Support System Time Management Financial Support Institution Specific Services/Relevant Curriculum to their goals

13 Characteristics of Adult and Military Learners Highly Motivated Self Efficacious (belief in one s capabilities to achieve a goal) Achievement Oriented More Independent Possess Real World Knowledge Stronger Consumer Orientation More non-school related involvement Sources: Bandura, 1994; Cross, 1980; Richter-Antion, 1986

14 Factors that Impact Adult & Military Learner Persistence Military Student Entry Characteristics: Age Previous College Credit Educational Goal Children Marital Status Motivation

15 Factors that Impact Adult & Military Learner Persistence External Environment: Finances Family Influences Work Influences Significant Life Events Hours of Employment Bergman (2012)

16 Factors that Impact Adult & Military Learner Persistence Internal Campus/Academic Environment: Enrollment Status (part-time vs. full-time) GPA Institutional Support (advising, faculty, student services, veteran s office, financial aid) Flexible Course Options Relevant Curriculum Prior Learning Assessment

17 Using Military Transcripts - JST Credit recommendations are recognized in two distinct formats: Military Service Schools Lower level credit Upper level credit Military Occupational Specialty Lower level credit (skill levels 10-20) Upper Level Credit (skill levels 30-50)

18 ACE Guide Recommendations ACE National Guide to Workforce Training recognizes credit based on: National Testing Programs Microsoft IT Specialist/NIASE/Skillsoft Organizational Workforce Training Disney/McDonalds/WalMart/ABA

19 College Credit for Previous Educational Experience Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Class 3 credit hour class Professor-led Document learning from work, industry and/or military training Award: Up to 48 credit hours free

20 Innovations in Learning Collaboration with Military Friendly Institutions While personnel are serving, how can we work together to meet educational needs? How can we collaborate to help ensure successful transition to the private sector? How else can we better serve the needs of the military and advance higher levels of degree attainment?

21 Thank You Questions?