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Introduce CALL;

Examine Core Values;

Note Essential Attributes; and

Discuss Key Ingredients of Successful Accelerated Online Programs

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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

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Katrina/RitaImpact }

Source: STS Data , School Years 2004-05 to 2008-09

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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

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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 8

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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

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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)

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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) 11

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Year 12007-08

2,413 Inquiries 754

Applications 492 Enrolled

Students

Year 2 2008-09

3,227 Inquiries 975

Applications 656 Enrolled

Students

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Accelerated Program Growth Course

Enrollment Registrations

Fall 2007 152* N/AFall 2008 225 1326 Fall 2009 494 1837Growth % (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. 13

250 Graduates from Fast-Track Programs

Within 6 Semesters

179 Bachelor’s Degrees71 Associate Degrees

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Note: Six semesters are Spring 2008, Summer 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Summer 2009, and Fall 2009.

•Retention Model•Advising Model

Our Students

•External Review•Student Evaluation•Internal Review

•Educational Technology/LMS•Format/Content

•Testing•Portfolio

CALL Online CALL Online Accelerated Accelerated

Program ModelProgram Model

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1. 100% online course and program offerings;

2. Majority of courses accelerated or compressed;

3. Services appropriate for remote adult learners;

4. Availability of some form of prior learning assessment.

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Institutions

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Guiding Concepts 1. Students need access to core/

essential services online without “setting a foot on campus.”

2. Institutions must be prepared to address the “we have always done it this way” or “we already do that” philosophy.

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• Application

• Admission

• Financial Aid

• Advising

• Registration

• Student Support

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Overview of PLAo What is PLA?o Why offer PLA?o Who is offering PLA?

Types of PLA Opportunitieso National Standardized Tests (CLEP, DSST,

etc)o Departmental Challenge or Skills Examso Portfolio Assessment

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• Portfolio Assessmento Opportunity to petition for college-level

credit for college level learning earned through life/work/volunteer experience.

• Structure of the Portfolio Processo Student – Advisor Consultationo Enroll and complete PLA course or

workshopo Submit portfolio for evaluationo Faculty Assessor determines merito Transcription of PLA Portfolio credit

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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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