DEGREE COMPLETION PLAN SUMMARIES 2012 Page 1 of 46
INITIATIVE #3: Initiative #3: Our colleges and universities will implement programs that create clear pathways to degrees and certificates including the cooperative alliance with Career Technology Centers and new CCA-pioneered techniques to provide electronic degree checklists, advising, and academic support. Page 2 of 46
TABLE OF CONTENTS OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (OSU) UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA (OU) CAMERON UNIVERSITY (CU) EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (ECU) LANGSTON UNIVERSITY (LU) NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (NSU) NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (NWOSU) OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY (OPSU) ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY (RSU) SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (SEOSU) SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (SWOSU) UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (UCO) UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS OF OKLAHOMA (USAO) CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE (CASC) Page 3 of 46 5 6 7 9 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 23
CONNORS STATE COLLEGE (CSC) EASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE (EOSC) MURRAY STATE COLLEGE (MSC) NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA A&M COLLEGE (NEOAMC) NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE (NOC) OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (OCCC) OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (OSU-OKC) OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (OSUIT) REDLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (RCC) ROSE STATE COLLEGE (RSC) SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE (SSC) TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TCC) WESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE (WOSC) 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 38 39 41 43 45 46 Page 4 of 46
Oklahoma State University (OSU) Oklahoma State University High-impact strategies the BUILD BRIDGES TO CERTIFICA TES AND OSU-Stillwater has no current plans for reverse transfer. Page 5 of 46
University of Oklahoma (OU) University of Oklahoma High-impact strategies We are investigating the possibility of reverse transfer We are investigating the possibility of reverse transfer so that Oklahoma institutions from which are transfer students come might be able to award an Associated Degree The Office of Admissions (Mark McMasters) and Office of Academic Records (Breck Turkington) CERTIFICATES AND Graduate certificates that can be a stand alone credential We are considering creating some graduate and undergraduate certificates that could serve as a bridge to a student pursing either a Bachelors, Masters, or professional degree. Page 6 of 46
Cameron University (CU) Cameron University High-impact strategies Develop a casino management bridge program for regional casino staff Reverse Transfer Internal students: Part One Meet with appropriate technology center personnel to determine the intersection of offerings that could result in an AAS or AS degree in Casino Management. Certificates will also be considered. Transcript evaluation of sophomores and juniors in Cameron University baccalaureate programs with a companion associate level program followed by targeted advising for completion of the associate level program on the way to completion of the baccalaureate level program. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs - Adult and Continuing Education Registrar Proposal will be developed during AY 13 for implementation consideration in AY 14 or before. Fall 2012 identification of students with targeted advising prior to the preenrollment period for Spring 2013 Identification of a minimum of 100 local area casino staff eligible for and interested in pursuing training. Increased number of students earning an associate level degree on the way to a baccalaureate level degree Page 7 of 46
Cameron University High-impact strategies Reverse Transfer Internal students: Part Two Articulation Agreements - WOSC Review all transcripts for students with declared majors in Organizational Leadership and Interdisciplinary Studies. Make contacts by letters and telephone to those who have already earned or are close to earning Associate Level degrees and encourage them to apply for or complete degrees. Review academic programs at Western Oklahoma State College and compare to Cameron University baccalaureate programs. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs - Adult and Continuing Education, Director of the Academic Advising Center, and Registrar Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences and Dean of the School of Business Academic Year 2013 Spring 2013 articulation agreements are ready for presidential consideration Document that efforts result in awarding of at least 30 additional associate level degrees by July 2014 Increased number of WOSC degree recipients continuing to a baccalaureate degree at Cameron University CERTIFICATES AND Articulation Agreements - RSU Review associate level academic programs in the education area at Rogers State University and compare to Cameron University baccalaureate programs. Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences Fall 2012 articulation agreements are ready for presidential consideration Increased number of RSU associate degree recipients continue to a baccalaureate degree in secondary education at Cameron University Page 8 of 46
East Central University (ECU) East Central University High-impact strategies Reverse transfer Project Historically, ECU has advised students who transferred to us without an associate of arts or sciences degree to consider transferring their credits back to the two-year college to earn the associate degree. In the future, reverse transfer will become a more active and intrusive effort to contact those students and help them complete the transfer back of their credits. All students transferring from SSC, MSC, and EOSC will be contacted directly, and as time and staffing allows those from other Oklahoma two-year colleges will also be contacted. Staff in Admissions and Records, and staff in the Transfer Enrollment Center will be responsible for identification of these students and for contacting them. The more intrusive effort will begin December 1, 2012. Increase the number of reverse transfer students earning associate degrees by 10% in 2012-13 over the baseline year of 2011-12. Page 9 of 46
East Central University CERTIFICATES AND High-impact strategies Certificate Program ECU is currently developing three formal certificate programs at the undergraduate level in business, and plans are underway to develop at least two at the graduate level. Deans and the Academic Committee Submit three to RUSO and OSRHE in fall 2012 and others as they are developed. Meet the targets established in the request documents. Page 10 of 46
Langston University (LU) Langston University High-impact strategies the BUILD BRIDGES TO CERTIFICATES AND Partner w/career Tech Centers to offer certificates and associate degrees. Meeting/Agreement Clyde Montgomery FY 2012 Signed partnership Page 11 of 46
Northeastern State University (NSU) NSU is one of only a few 4-year regional institutions in the state which does not have approval to offer associate degrees. We will be researching and evaluating over the next year the feasibility of seeking approval from the OSRHE to offer associate degrees. Northeastern State University High-impact strategies Continue to establish 2+2+2 articulation agreements between NSU, TCC, TTC; and NSU, CSC and ICTC. Work with TCC and CSC to determine feasible program articulations with local career tech institutions. College of Extended Learning Transfer Coordinator Provost/VPAA office Within next FY 2012-13 Establishment of at least 2 formal 2+2+2 agreements CERTIFICATES AND Continue to establish certificate programs through the College of Extended Learning CEL with work with the academic colleges to identify certificate programs which meet the needs of employers in Oklahoma College of Extended Learning College deans Provost/VPAA office Within next FY 2012-13 Establishment of at least 2 additional UG certificate programs in Supply Chain Management and Certified Financial Planning. Page 12 of 46
Northeastern State University High-impact strategies CERTIFICATES AND Increase capacity in undergraduate and graduate degrees that can support an increase without additional costs. This was previously done as a part of the Academic Prioritization process and needs to be reviewed and updated. College deans Provost/VPAA office Complete within next FY 2012-13 Identification of programs to target for marketing and recruitment Page 13 of 46
Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) Northwestern Oklahoma State University High-impact strategies Northwestern will develop new certificates within its Division of Business Northwestern will utilize its Bachelors of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree to provide additional opportunities for students who earn certificates from Career Tech Centers or AAS degrees from Community Colleges. The faculty and division chair from the Division of Business will propose at least 4 possibilities for new certificate programs. Northwestern will work with Northern Oklahoma College and area Career Tech centers to offer the opportunity of a bachelor s degree in an applied field. In addition, Northwestern will increase marketing for our new online business program. The faculty and division chair from the Division of Business. Dean of Professional Studies Division of Business, Academic Affairs, and University Relations Proposals for 4 new certificates will be presented by March, 2013. May, 2013 Northwestern will send at least two letters for new certificate programs of intent to the OSRHE by May 2013. Using the recent three year average of graduates with a BAAS degree, Northwestern will increase that percentage of graduates by 25%. Page 14 of 46
Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) Oklahoma Panhandle State University High-impact strategies 1. The Panhandle Regional Economic Development Coalition, Inc. (PREDCI) asked OPSU to look into developing a certificate program for wind energy technicians. Plains and Eastern Clean Line Energy plans to start construction wind towers in the Oklahoma Panhandle in 2016. Wind energy is also, part of Making Place Matter critical services degree programs and wind energy certificates. 2. Continue emphasis in AS/AAS Degrees including the AAS degree in Wind Technology. Create certificate programs in EMS, Fire Protection, Welding, Computer Usage, and Wind Energy Technician. Establish a number of courses currently in degree programs that work toward certification. Appointment of the UC Dean to oversee AS/AA/AAS degree awards. EMS & Fire Protection Dean of MSN. Computer Usage Department Chair, CIS Welding- Department Chair, INDT Dean, UC timetabl e? Go through the approval process beginnin g Septemb er 2012. Annually Number of certificates awarded. Number of degrees awarded Page 15 of 46
Rogers State University (RSU) Rogers State University High-impact strategies Facilitate articulation agreements with four community college partners to transfer to RSU bachelor s programs (Relates to Objectives 1.1 and 6.1 of RSU s Strategic Plan) Review and maintain articulation agreements with Tulsa Community College and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M to transfer AAS degrees to RSU s BT-AT. Allow graduate entry for Coffeyville Community College and Independence Community College to RSU s bachelor s programs at the junior level. Department Head of Applied Technology, in conjunction with the Dean of Business and Technology, will manage implementation of articulation agreements Current and ongoing Number of students and credit hours transferred to RSU as well as number of degrees earned by these students Page 16 of 46
Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SEOSU) Southeastern Oklahoma State University High-impact strategies Measures of success? Innovative integration of degrees (Majors and Minors) Examining current majors and minors in all disciplines and creating crossdisciplinary options through Curriculum Committee and Academic Council Academic Affairs 1 Academic year Increased retention and graduation rates Degree Options in Emerging Programs with Community College through 2+2 Articulation Agreements Through existing programs and courses, create new and marketable degrees for new and returning students with A.A. and A.S. degrees Academic Affairs Community Colleges 1 Academic year Increased retention and graduation rates Page 17 of 46
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Southwestern Oklahoma State University High-impact strategies Investigate ways to use Project Leading the Way courses in our Engineering Technology program. Assist in aligning career tech courses with college courses and develop CLEP-type exams to receive substitution credit for Engineering Technology courses. Mr. Brad Bryant, Engineering Technology Department Begin course development in 2012 and 2013. Implement courses in 2013. Develop CLEP-type exams. Number of successful students receiving credit for PLTW courses. Page 18 of 46
University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) University of Central Oklahoma High-impact strategies UCO instituted a reverse transfer process, run in conjunction with UCO s Operation Degree Completion (ODC) initiative which is being supported by a grant from the TG Foundation. UCO projects that over 450 students will be eligible for reverse transfer per year. UCO identifies current students with at least 15 hours from one of its community college partners (RSC, OCCC, and OSU-OKC) and with 60 or more hours overall. A degree check is run by an ODC advisor and the student is contacted if they are found to have met the requirements for an Associate s Degree. Enrollment Management The current phase of this project began in Fall 2012. Number of Associate Degrees awarded by each college as a result of reverse transfer. Page 19 of 46
University of Central Oklahoma High-impact strategies UCO also just began a program to replicate its successful traditional Operation Degree Completion (ODC) model to its community college partners (supported by a grant from the TG Foundation).This program identifies community college students who are near to completion, but who have stopped their education. We anticipate that this program will impact over 1500 stopped-out community college students over the 3-year cycle of the grant. UCO will work with its community college partners to identify students who are academically successful but have stopped attending school. An ODC advisor establishes contact with one of these students to attempt to recruit them back to school, provide advice about what they will need to do to finish, and provide streamlined admissions and enrollment processes. The advisor also tracks student progress until their degree is earned. Enrollment Management A 2-month pilot began in Dec 2011 to test the viability of the project. The current phase of the project began in fall 2012.. Number of Associate Degrees awarded by each college as a result of ODC. Page 20 of 46
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) High-impact strategies University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma USAO gives certain ACE credits for equivalent content outside of higher education, especially military service. Evaluation of experiences; use of the ACE guide. Registrar Joe Evans Ongoing. Improved graduation rate for that cohort. CERTIFICATES AND Working with students with credits from other colleges. Evaluation of transcipts and student experiences. Registrar Joe Evans Ongoing. Improved graduation rate for that cohort. Page 21 of 46
High-impact strategies University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Major recruitment efforts underway to attract graduates of two-year colleges to complete the baccalaureate degree. Articulation agreements; recruitment. Admissions office; academic chairs Ongoing. Improved transfer rates. Page 22 of 46
Carl Albert State College (CASC) Carl Albert State College High-impact strategies Design/Implement Summer Bridge Program for students needing English and Math Preparation. 4-week accelerated program Offer Fund of English, Reading, Dev. Math, and Inter. Algebra courses only. Session I Fund. Of Writing; Dev. Math Session II Reading, Int. Algebra. Dev. English Instructors and Dev. Math Instructors Pilot Summer 2013 Students achieve a C or higher in ENGL 1113 and MATH 1513 College Algebra. Page 23 of 46
Carl Albert State College High-impact strategies CASC peer mentorship program to fulfill the requirements of the Title III grant. An 16-week FAS-TRAC Orientation course with a learning communities design will be implemented with professional instructors/advisors and peer mentors volunteering to assist freshman students, including those most atrisk for dropping out prior to completion. CASC Scholars Program students will be encouraged to volunteer as peer mentors to fulfill part of their community service requirements. Title III Activity Director Pilot Fall 2012 Number of students mentored and the success of those students (achievement of a 2.00 GPA). Page 24 of 46
Connors State College (CSC) Connors State College High-impact strategies the BUILD BRIDGES TO CERTIFICATES AND AAS in Applied Technology Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) program Partnership with Indian Capital Technology Center (ICTC). ICTC will provide faculty and facilities. CSC will provide the general education requirements. Vice President for Academic Affairs Submitted to OSRHE for approval. Have a minimum of 3 graduates per year starting May 2014. BUILD BRIDGES TO CERTIFICATES AND AAS in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Partnership with Indian Capital Technology Center (ICTC). ICTC will provide OTA faculty and facilities. CSC will provide the general education requirements. Vice President for Academic Affairs, ICTC staff Admit first class in Fall 2014 Successful accreditation and 80 percent graduation rate. BUILD BRIDGES TO CERTIFICATES AND AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Partnership with Indian Capital Technology Center (ICTC). ICTC will provide PTA faculty and facilities. CSC will provide the general education requirements. Vice President for Academic Affairs, ICTC staff Admit first class in Fall 2015 Successful accreditation and 80 percent graduation rate. Page 25 of 46
Connors State College High-impact strategies the BUILD BRIDGES TO CERTIFICATES AND Reverse Transfer Campaign Goal is to communicate with students who have earned 45+ credit hours and transferred to other collegiate institutions. Enrollment Management Team Implement in Fall 2012. Increase number of degrees awarded by 3 per year. BUILD BRIDGES TO CERTIFICATES AND Connors State College Degree Conferment Campaign Contact recent candidates for graduation who applied for graduation and did not earn last credit hours(3-9) in order to complete degree. Enrollment Management Team Implement Fall 2012. Increase number of degrees awarded by 3 per year. Page 26 of 46
Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC) Eastern Oklahoma State College High-impact strategies Targeted Recruitment of cooperative alliance (CA) students Postcards will be sent to CA students during senior year. Follow up with recruiting visits. Recruiting office, vocational career counselor Enhanced recruitment will begin Spring 2013 Increase by 1% the number of CA students who enroll in college courses Development of new Cooperative Agreement Programs (CAP) CAPs will be developed for Administrative Office Technology, Computer Technology, Child Development, and Fire Safety Vice Pres for Academic Affairs, Business Division Dean, Behavioral and Social Sciences Dean Submit for OSRHE approval December 2012 Increase by 1% the number of CA students who enroll in college courses Page 27 of 46
Eastern Oklahoma State College High-impact strategies Reverse- transfer initiatives Reverse-transfer initiatives will be discussed with SE, ECU, NSU and OSU (these are the primary transfer institutions for EOSC students) VPAA, McAlester Campus Dean, Academic Advisor/Coordinator for Eastern at SE- MCC Spring 2013 Page 28 of 46
Murray State College (MSC) Murray State College High-impact strategies AAS Degree and certificate programs are presently being developed with the Career Technology Centers of: Southern Oklahoma Technology Center Ardmore, Red River Technology Center, Duncan, Pontotoc County, Ada, and Kiamichi Technology Centers in Atoka and Durant Work directly within our Cooperative Alliances with our five local Career Technology Centers Utilizing our Carl Perkins Consortium Partners will be a great asset to this continuous development and implementation loop. In three of our five Career Tech Centers, MSC has salaried Local Directors to lead these initiatives. Additionally, designated representatives from MSC will facilitate the programto-degree/certificate alignment with each Career Technology Center Our initial goal is to complete a minimum of five degree programs per year for the next three to four years When a minimum of five degree programs and certificate programs are developed per year for the next three to four years Page 29 of 46
Murray State College High-impact strategies CERTIFICATES AND Develop and implement the AAS Degree Program in Biotechnology Work in close collaboration with SOTC to develop an AAS degree program Cooperative Agreement in Biotechnology Science Department Chair, Faculty, and Office of AA The 2012-13 academic school year When the AAS Degree program in Biotechnology is approved by the OSRHE and fully implemented CERTIFICATES AND Develop and implement several Cooperative Agreements with the five aforementioned Career Technology Centers in both the degree and certificate format. Areas to pursue include: Allied Health, Manufacturing, Applied Technology, Child Development, Business and Computer Technology and others as appropriate Work in close collaboration with our five CTC s to develop an AAS degree and certificate programs- Cooperative Agreement All respective Department Chairs, Faculty, and Office of AA The 2012-13 academic school year When several Cooperative Agreements are submitted to the OSRHE, approved and fully implemented Page 30 of 46
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEOAMC) Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College High-impact strategies Evaluate programs offered at Northeast Technology (NTC) Center to determine if additional courses or programs may apply to certificate or associate degrees at NEO. The NEO faculty and department chairs will meet with faculty at NTC to evaluate NTC curricula for relevance to NEO curricula. New cooperative agreements will be developed and/or existing agreements will be modified, as deemed appropriate. The review will be conducted at annually. VPAA, AVPAA, Academic Department Chairs, faculty; Spring, 2013 Spring, 2014 Additional courses/programs identified as appropriate for cooperative agreement credit Development of additional cooperative agreements and/or modification of existing cooperative agreements Page 31 of 46
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College High-impact strategies Survey businesses, manufacturers, and other employers in the region to identify needed job skills Work area Chambers of Commerce, WIA Board, manufacturing alliance to create and distribute an online survey to identify needed job skills. VPAA, AVPAA, Academic Department Chairs Fall, 2014 Responses from survey provides usable data in regard to job skills needed in the region Develop new and/or modify existing certificate programs to meet the needs of employers, based on survey results and other data available through WIA, the Department of Commerce, etc. Develop a reverse-transfer project Using relevant data, the department chairs and faculty will develop curricula that will prepare prospective students for job skills needed in the region. New courses and/or certificate programs will be developed as determined appropriate and financially sound. Registrar will work with senior institutions to develop a process for receiving transcripts for students who previously attended NEO. The Registrar will evaluate the transcripts and complete degree audits to determine if the student has earned a certificate or associate degree at NEO. VPAA, AVPAA, Academic Department Chairs VPSA, Registrar Fall, 2015 Fall, 2013 Meaningful certificate programs and new courses developed that support the job skills needed in the region Process in place for reverse-transfer with at least four senior institutions Page 32 of 46
Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) High-impact strategies Northern will Partnerships with career technology continue to centers allow for a combination of the promote degree technical coursework and general completion education coursework needed for through current degrees. Northern will also cooperative continue to participate in cross-walk degree programs, meetings with career technology centers such as Wind to update offerings. Energy. Northern Oklahoma College High Plains Technology Center will offer technical coursework, and Northern will offer general education coursework for the new Wind Energy Program. Students can begin enrolling in the new Wind Energy cooperative degree program in the Fall 2012 semester. The gradation and placement rate for the program will remain above 70%. Page 33 of 46
High-impact strategies Northern will increase degree completion through articulation agreements and reverse transfer. Students will be educated through each enrollment session on the use of reverse transfer to meet degree requirements. Northern will also continue to partner with area institutions for transfer programs such as the NOC-NWOSU Bridge Program (providing scholarship opportunities for students completing associate degrees) and the NOC-OSU Gateway Program (allowing admission eligibility to OSU after a successful completion of 24 hours at NOC). Additionally, the Registrar s Office will continue to contact students who have completed credits necessary for graduation but have not applied. Northern will also engage in a year-long strategic planning process that incorporates the goals of Complete College America to identify further initiatives for degree completion. Northern Oklahoma College Faculty advisors, counselors, and registration will all assist in communicating the need for reverse transfer. Faculty representatives from each discipline will participate in articulation meetings annually to update requirements for smooth transfer. A wide cross-section of faculty, staff, and community partners will be involved in the strategic planning process. Beginning in Spring 2012, advisors were asked to encourage reverse transfer at each enrollment session. Annual articulation meetings with transfer schools are ongoing. The Strategic Planning process has already begun, but the first town hall meeting will be in October 2012. Increase in degree completion. Page 34 of 46
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) Oklahoma City Community College High-impact strategies Graphic Communications associate graduates leave OCCC and proceed directly into the workforce. Professional advisory board members tell us the number of employable students can increase with a faster and more focused curriculum. By creating three new certificates in the GCOM program, (Certificate of Mastery of Photography, Certificate of Mastery of Multimedia, and Certificate of Mastery of Print Media) students will be able to show employers their ability to do the job and excel in focused skill sets. These certificates can lead directly to employment or the completion of major classes toward an associate s degree. Professor Randy Anderson is responsible for creating the curriculum. The initiative has been approved by the Department Director of Communications and the Arts and the Dean of the Division of Arts and Humanities. The three certificates will go before the College Curriculum Committee in the Fall 2012. Professor Anderson will train the part time faculty and the Department Director will oversee the implementation of the new curriculum with assistance from the Dean. Advising towards the certificates will begin in the fall of 2012. Students may begin graduating with certificates of Mastery as early as spring, 2013. Measures of success? Graduates with a GCOM certificate should begin by spring of 2013 and increase by 3 % each year over the next 3 years. Page 35 of 46
CERTIFICATES AND High-impact strategies Operation Degree Completion. In working with UCO, Rose State College and OSU-OKC a TG public benefit grant to support efforts to utilize a reverse transfer process to award associate degrees. Oklahoma City Community College Grant funds provide for a part-time graduation advisor on the OCCC campus to review transcripts from UCO students who also have coursework from OCCC and seek opportunities to award students associate degrees by reverse transfer. Director and Assistant Director of Graduations services in collaboration with administrators at UCO. A pilot project began in fall of 2011 and during FY12, OCCC was able to award 75 students with associate degrees due to their reverse transfer credits. With the addition of grant funding, the project is scheduled for full implementation in fall 2012. Measures of success? Increase the number of students receiving an associate degree or certificate at OCCC. Page 36 of 46
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City High-impact strategies the BUILD BRIDGES TO CERTIFICATES AND Create new pathways for AAS programs at OSU-OKC We have partnered with the University of Central Oklahoma in forming a reverse transfer process for students who fit selected criteria for graduation. Offices of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Immediate implementation Increase the number of Associate in Applied Sciences Degree graduates. BUILD BRIDGES TO CERTIFICA TES AND Increase the number of Associate in Applied Sciences Degrees of students from career tech programs. Increase the number of cooperative agreements with career tech programs. Offices of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Immediate implementation Increase the number of Associate in Applied Sciences Degree graduates. Page 37 of 46
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology High-impact strategies the BUILD BRIDGES TO CERTIFICAT ES AND Gain HLC approval to offer Office Information Systems (OIS) AAS degree at 27 Career Tech Centers A Request for Change (for Additional Locations) was submitted to HLC in June 2012 Dr. Linda Avant, EVP FY13 (1) Approval; (2) Increased enrollment and graduation rates in OIS degree Page 38 of 46
Redlands Community College (RCC) Summary: The number of available seats in RN degree programs is extremely limited when compared to the number of pre-nursing applicants, with hundreds of non-selectees annually. All of these students have taken a rigorous science curriculum just to be considered for a nursing program and, with very few additional courses, would earn degrees in the life sciences. A STEM certificate consisting of chemistry, microbiology, physiology and anatomy could act as a bridging mechanism for degree completion. Technology Center LPN to RN candidates who are not selected would also be well-served by a STEM certificate. Summary: Business majors and Native American students in RCC s NASNTI grant program currently have no certificate opportunities in the degree plan. RCC will design and deliver a rigorous business certificate to serve these student cohorts. Student may use the certificate as a pathway to business administration or the business option in the Enterprise Development/Reach Higher Program. Redlands Community College High-impact strategies the VPAA BUILD BRIDGES TO CERTIFICATES AND STEM Certificate Design and implement an approved STEM certificate that serves stopped-out college students, as well as technology center students, in healthcare-related fields. Div. Dir., Math and Science Science Faculty Math Faculty Certificate Submitted: November 2012 Certificate online in Spring 2013, with 30 STEM certificates in the academic year. Page 39 of 46
Redlands Community College High-impact strategies the VPAA Enterprise Development Certificate Design and implement an approved workforce certificate that serves stopped-out and at-risk college students, as well as technology center students in business. Div. Dir., Management Sciences Tech Center Liaison Certificate Submitted: November 2012 Certificate online in Spring 2013, with 20 Enterprise Development certificates in the academic year. Page 40 of 46
Rose State College (RSC) Rose State College High-impact strategies responsible Page 41 of 46
Rose State College High-impact strategies responsible Reverse Transcripting The University of Central Oklahoma is a primary destination institution for students from Rose State College. As such, it was surmised that a number of students had matriculated to UCO lacking a small number of classes which were taken at UCO. Students, refocused on the baccalaureate degree, seldom transferred those courses back to Rose State College to complete the associate degree. In the Fall 2011 semester, a pilot was undertaken to determine if this perspective was accurate. On behalf of UCO students who had attended Rose State College, 236 transcripts were forwarded to Rose State College for evaluation. Incompliance with FERPA, students were contacted to gain their permission for RSC to evaluate their transcripts and award the degree. In the Spring 2012 semester, UCO and Rose State College collaborated on a grant proposal to fund personnel to conduct the reverse transcript process from the University of Central Oklahoma. The grant was approved which will provide funding for personnel dedicated to the analysis of the transcripts received and to assist in contacting students to encourage them to complete their degrees. UCO Enrollment Management Office/RSC Reach Higher Advisor This initiative began in the Fall 2011 semester The number of degrees awarded through the reverse transcripting process will be monitored. Of the initial 236 transcripts received, 105 were eligible to receive a degree at the end of the Fall 2011 semester; 51 students needed one or more classes to complete the degree in the Spring 2012 semester; and, 80 already had documented associates degrees from RSC. Page 42 of 46
Seminole State College (SSC) Seminole State College High-impact strategies Maintain and increase articulation agreements with the Gordon Cooper Technology Center and the Wes Watkins Technology Center. Attend articulation agreement meetings at least annually and as needed. Special attention directed to course descriptions, course syllabi, course curriculums, and faculty credentialing. The division chair of Business & Information Systems and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Annual review and as needed. Increased student enrollment at SSC from GCTC and WWTC. Page 43 of 46
Seminole State College High-impact strategies AAS in Business Administration offerings include: Accounting Business Customer Service Finance Legal Office Medical Office Office Management AAS in Applied Technology offerings include: Aviation Maintenance Computer-Aided Drafting Computer Graphic Design Precision Machining E-Commerce Web Programming Emergency Medical Technician Networking Systems Medical Office Surgical SSC and technology center instructors. Ongoing Page 44 of 46
Tulsa Community College (TCC) Tulsa Community College CERTIFICATES AND High-impact strategies 1. Create (1) new Cooperative Agreement with Tulsa Tech for an AAS program that will articulate to an area university. 1. Bring TCC faculty and other relevant partners together to identify new program and develop agreement in conjunction with university partner. 2. TCC is actively partnering with a number of higher education institutions to develop reverse transfer opportunities for students with significant hours toward an associate s degree or certificate to complete the credential and provide a clear path toward the bachelor s degree. TCC Dean of University Transfer and Workforce Programs Oct. 2013 Cooperative Agreement with Tulsa Tech and Articulation Agreement with university partner (e.g., 2+2+2) Page 45 of 46
Western Oklahoma State College (WOSC) Western Oklahoma State College High-impact strategies Grow opportunities in Agriculture. Partnerships with Missouri State University (MSU) BAAS degree articulation agreement and retool articulation with Oklahoma State University (OSU). Ag instructors. Partnership with MSU (started in spring 2012). Successful enrollment, completion, and focus on reverse transfer. Formalized articulation with OSU. Restructure of Computer Information Systems (CIS) Degree. Grow partnerships with four-year institutions. Added networking courses. 2 + 2 agreement with Cameron University. Program coordinator and CIS instructor. Continuous in seeking partnerships and agreements. Increased enrollment, completion, and focus on reverse transfer, if needed. Page 46 of 46