UMUC FED Program Online Open House July 22, 2015
Corporate Learning Solutions Shelby Byrd Senior Account Manager Danielle Haynes Account Manager 1-855-CLS-5300 or cls@umuc.edu www.umuc.edu/fedgov 2
UMUC FED Program: First Year Results 1,200+ students 90+ spouses and dependents $765,000 discount 42 states represented 100 agencies 30K+ visits to landing page 3
Topics in this Session FED Program Benefits About UMUC Online Education Military and Veteran Resources Program Areas at UMUC Benefits for Federal Government Employees Eligibility Requirements Employment Verification Getting Started Admissions, Transfer Credits & Prior Learning Academic Calendar Tuition Rates & Financial Aid Q&A 4
UMUC FED Program Benefits About UMUC 5
UMUC: A Global Leader Part of University System of Maryland Regionally accredited Military heritage Leader in distance and online education 150+ worldwide locations 20 DC and Baltimore metro locations UMUC alumni community:180,000+ strong 2015 Educator of the Year 6
UMUC: Building Professional Value Over 90 programs offered entirely online 30+ undergraduate and 60+ graduate programs (degrees and certificates) Vast majority of UMUC s 84,000 students work full-time Career-relevant programs Affordable, flexible education Experiential learning credit opportunities UMUC s goal is to help students develop the in-demand skills that make them more valuable on the job, giving them the skills they need to advance their career 7
Online learning through UMUC s Learning Experience Online (LEO) platform allows students to: Access course content at their convenience 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Collaborate with classmates from around the world Access the online classroom on a smartphone or tablet, including Interactive calendar to track assignments, deadlines, and course events Detailed videos and instructions to help students navigate through the new online classroom experience 8
UMUC s Learning Experience Online (LEO) 9
UMUC s Military Heritage Military Times ranked UMUC #1 Best for Vets in 2015 among online/nontraditional colleges First university to offer classes on military bases overseas Educating the U.S. military since WWII 55% of UMUC students are affiliated with the U.S. military Receive credit for military experience and education Hybrid courses available to maximize veterans benefits 10
Veterans Resource Center at UMUC VPALs Mentoring Program: UMUC s individualized peer-topeer support to veterans, service-members, and their families Veterans Lounge at Largo: Access to local, state, and Federal resources from the Department of Veterans Affairs and other thirdparty organizations Veterans Success on Campus: Two VA counselors work on-site at UMUC to provide veteran students with the support and assistance they need to be successful in higher education, their careers, and their lives Veterans Success Club: Student-run club for Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, and their family members provides a voice on campus and is successful in fulfilling their academic, employment, and support needs 11
Highly-Aligned Programs for the Federal Workforce Human Resource Management Healthcare Information Technology Business and Management Public Safety Administration Cybersecurity Acquisition and Supply Chain Management Homeland Security Project Management 12
Aligning Development with Specific Competency Needs HR Roles and Competencies (example) HR Specialist Compensation Knowledge of compensation concepts, principles, and practices, including pay and leave administration and compensation flexibilities Employee Relations Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution Undergraduate Programs Proficiency Levels 1-3 HRMN 300 Human Resource Management HRMN 395 The Total Rewards Approach to Compensation Management HRMN 400 HRM: Issues and Problems HRMN 300 Human Resource Management HRMN 408 Employment Law for Business HRMN 362 Labor Relations Graduate Programs Proficiency Levels 3-5 HRMD 610 Issues and Practices in Human Resource Management HRMD 640 Job Analysis, Assessment, and Compensation HRMD 610 Issues and Practices in Human Resource Management HRMD 620 Employee and Labor Relations HR Strategic Partner Client Engagement/ Change Management Knowledge of the impact of change on people, processes, procedures, leadership, and organizational culture; knowledge of change management principles, strategies, techniques HRMN 495 Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management Practice (Capstone - Strategic Thinking) BMGT 365 Organizational Leadership BMGT 465 Organizational Development and Transformation HRMN 367 Organizational Culture HRMD 650 Organizational Development and Change Project Management Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources BMGT 487 Project Management I BMGT 488 Project Management II Project Management Certificate (18 credits) Management or Information Technology Major, Project Management Specialization Undergraduate Certificate Course Graduate Certificate Course 13
Cybersecurity at UMUC Cutting-edge curriculum: UMUC Cyber programs are mapped to the NICE framework and are continually updated with input from an advisory board of industry experts and senior executives from Deloitte, HP, CSC, Cisco, ManTech International, and more Established reputation: UMUC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education by NSA and DHS In-demand programs aligned with Federal needs: More than 5,000 students are currently enrolled in UMUC s programs Award-winning Cybersecurity team, the UMUC Cyber Padawans: Cyber Diplohack, First Place, 2015 Global CyberLympics, First Place, 2014 North American CyberLympics, First Place, 2014 Maryland Cyber Challenge, First Place, 2013 and 2014 DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Digital Forensics Challenge, First Place, Worldwide Overall Undergraduate, 2013 14
Cybersecurity Programs at UMUC Undergraduate Degrees B.S. in Cybersecurity B.S. in Computer Networks & Security B.S. in Software Development & Security Undergraduate Certificate Computer Networking Graduate Degrees M.S. in Cybersecurity M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy M.S. in Digital Forensics M.S. in Information Technology with Information Assurance specialization Graduate Certificates Cybersecurity Policy Cybersecurity Technology Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation Foundations of Cybersecurity Homeland Security Management Information Assurance UMUC s Cyber Padawans in the collegiate competition of the Maryland Cyber Challenge at the Baltimore Convention Center. 15
UMUC FED Program Benefits Benefits for Federal Government Employees 16
Benefits for the Federal Government Federal Government employees, spouses, and dependents are eligible for: Waiver of the $50 application fee 25% discount on out-of-state tuition for most programs Single point of contact Customized website for step-by-step application and enrollment instructions (www.umuc.edu/fedgov) 17 17
Eligibility for Benefits App Fee Waiver: All new applicants are eligible for application fee waiver Tuition Discount: Current and new students are eligible for tuition discount Discount is for out-of-state tuition only Residency/Military status: Students who meet the criteria for Maryland residency and active duty military and their spouses receive the regular UMUC rates 18
Eligibility for Benefits Continued All undergraduate programs are eligible All graduate programs are eligible for the discount except the MBA, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation, executive, and doctoral programs Employees must verify their employment, and spouses and dependents must verify their status to be eligible for the application fee waiver and discount UMUC uses the IRS definitions of spouse and dependent 19
UMUC Serving Working Professionals Workforce Relevant Programs Prior Learning Library Transfer Credit Authentic Assessments Community College Alliances Scholar Practitioners Advising Tutoring Open Access Review Training for Credit ONLINE Academic Infrastructure and Support Services Effective Writing Center Technical Support Resume Writing Honor Societies Mentoring Interview Prep 20
Getting Started Summer/Fall 2015 21
Admissions Submit online application at www.umuc.edu/fedgov (ACT, SAT, GRE, or GMAT examinations are not required) Undergraduate: Must have completed high school or the GED exam Submit transcripts during first semester Graduate: Must have earned a bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited university Submit transcripts before admission 22
Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Transfer Credits Undergraduate students may transfer up to 90 credits Graduate students may transfer up to 6 credits Prior Learning (Undergraduate) Earn up to 30 credits through Course Challenge or Portfolio Development Earn up to 60 credits from examinations and military training Earn 6 credits per semester for on-the-job learning through Workplace Learning 23
Upcoming Start Dates: Summer and Fall 2015 Undergraduate Online Sessions Summer 2015 Fall 2015 Online Session 1 May 18 August 17 Online Session 2 June 1 September 7 Online Session 3 June 15 September 28 Online Session 4 N/A October 19 Graduate Online Sessions Summer 2015 Fall 2015 Online Session 1 May 18 September 7 Online Session 2 N/A September 21 Undergraduate: 8-week sessions 11 online sessions per year Graduate: 12-week sessions 6 online sessions per year Registration closes 5 days prior to session start 24
Tuition per Credit Hour Undergraduate Graduate In-State $279 $458 Out-of-State $499 $659 Discounted Out-of-State ** ** $374.25 $494.25 Active Duty Military $250 $458 Graduate Cyber/MBA/etc. N/A $694 ** Tuition discount for out of state students excludes MBA, graduate cybersecurity, digital forensics, data analytics, and doctoral programs 25
Financial Aid Put your academic goals within reach UMUC offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities, including our prestigious UMUC President s Scholarship Grants are available from a variety of sources, including the federal and state governments, UMUC, and private donors UMUC provides detailed information and instructions about federal and alternative loans UMUC has an interest-free monthly payment plan 26
The UMUC Completion Scholarship Graduates of Maryland community colleges can complete a bachelor's degree program for about $12,000 an average of just $199 per credit well below the typical tuition cost for in-state students. 27
Five Steps to Get Started! 1. Complete the UMUC application for admission a. Select U.S. Federal Government as your corporate sponsor b. Verify your employment 2. Send a copy of your paystub to cls@umuc.edu 3. Request official transcripts 4. Register for classes 5. Purchase course textbooks 28
Contact UMUC Student Contact: Corporate Learning Solutions (CLS) cls@umuc.edu 855.CLS.5300 Training Officer Contact: Daniel Paulino Director, National Accounts Corporate Learning Solutions, UMUC daniel.paulino@umuc.edu 301.985.7905 29
Alliance Website www.umuc.edu/fed 30