1. [O]ld beliefs die hard even when demonstrably false. -- Edward O. WilsonClute Institute for Academic Research 2011 New Orleans International Academic ConferenceMarch 14-16, 2011The Defense Life Cycle Management System as a Working Model for Academic Application Dr. Philip E. Burian, CTU Sioux Falls, South Dakota Dr. Leslie Keffel, CTU Colorado Springs, Colorado Dr. Francis Skip Maffei, CTU Online

2. Overview Basic research is what Im doing when I dont know what Im doing -- Wernher Von Braun Purpose Introduction DAU Process Framework UPMC Strategy and Plan AALCMS Process Model AALCMS Process Results Conclusions Summary 3. Purpose Present overall insight into the degree program assessmentprocess Provide a quick-start tool and progress designedprocess flow Improve the universitys process for major degree programassessment, research, and revision efforts Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought. -- Albert Szent-Gyorgi 4. Introduction Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics LifeCycle Management System (ILC) is the cornerstone of the federalgovernments acquisition and life cycle management for acquiring newequipment, materials, and systems Colorado Technical University (CTU) the Universitys ManagementProgram Committee (UMPC) had a dilemma. The Masters degreeprograms were scheduled for a content revision and course levelassessment. Initially, the task did not sound unreasonable or overlydifficult to accomplish No model or process existed or could be recommended Wanted an approach and process that could be tailored and used forfuture academic endeavors and research The grand aim of all science is to cover the greatest number of empirical facts by logical deduction from the smallest number of hypotheses or axioms. Albert Einstein 5. Resources Reviewed If we knew what we were doing, it wouldnt be called research, would it? -- Albert Einstein North Central Association/Higher Learning Commission(www.ncahlc.org) Defense Acquisition University or DAU (www.dau.mil) Colorado Technical University Management ProgramCommittee (UMPC) Project Management Institute or PMI (www.pmi.org) Harold Kerzners Project Management: A Systems Approachto Planning Scheduling, and Controlling. 10th Edition 6. DAU ILC ProcessFramework Benefits Detailed and thorough process model Time tested Validated by the Department of Defense Widely accepted as the premier system acquisition model 5 major phases and 4 milestones for the system process Evolves to the introduction of a new or replacement system 7. UMPC Strategy & Plan University level tasking for the MBA degree program Review sequence and concentration courses Identify a common MBA core of courses Assure implementation of CTU PLM TM (Professional Learning Model) Provide a consolidated report of the course and degree program level needs to include if courses or degree programs need to be removed from the active rolls due to small student population, low evaluations, or outdated degree programs MBA core commonality was key to being able to assess studentwork to a common standard for all MBA learners 8. Comparison of CTU PLM TMto the DAU PLMCTU PLM TM DAU PLM(CTU Professional Learning Model)(DAU Performance Learning Model) Places students in the active role of Network-centric learningcollaborative problem solvers and projectenvironment that overcomes theinitiators confronted with the task of barriers of time, location, andproducing a deliverable that mirrors a real- distance, while delivering learningworld context and assessment assets with speed, agility, and reach Students have a high status in the learningenvironment Deliver a network-centric learningThe learning environment is engaging enterprise with just-in-time learningand knowledge-sharing assets Concepts are immediately connected toreal-world and personal experiences Combine the best of classroomStudents engage in realistic projectstraining with Web-basedinstruction, providing scalability and The subject matter is of immediate value expanding the anytime, anywhere The instructor and student should engagein an active dialogadvantage Provide a new mix of learning opportunities directed at making smart business decisions 9. AALCMS Process Flow University Dean of ManagementDegree Program Decision PointDMDCourse/University Management Degree Program CommitteeSolutionAnalysis Milestone A(UMPC) Phase Consists of campuses,MS Aonline, & facultyCourseDevelopment Phase Milestone BMS BDevelopment LevelSchema Milestone C PhaseMS CAcademic Assessment Life CycleCourseDeployment Management SystemPhase (AALCMS)AcademicSupport Phase 10. AALCMS FrameworkBenefits Needed structure, concepts, and methodologies for focusing theAALCMS Remaking of the milestones and phases to display a more academicfocus. Milestones and phases implemented by the UMPC Course/program level review and assessment. Prior figureillustrates the functional flow of the process used by the UMPC Key milestones: Degree Program Decision -- Course/Degree Solution Analysis Phase Milestone A -- Course Development Phase Milestone B -- Development Level Schema PhaseResult - MBA Core Course Sequence Milestone C o Course Deployment Phaseo Academic Support Phase I have not failed. Ive just found 10,000 ways that wontwork. -- Thomas Edison 11. AALCMS ConclusionsIntroducing the AALCMS model as early as possible into the degree program review process will assist the faculty as well as improving the assessment ofdegree programs across the university setting Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Life Cycle ManagementSystem (ILC) is the cornerstone of the federal governments acquisition and lifecycle management of new equipment, materials, and systems Where no assessment or defined review process existed the AALCMS providedstructure Committee was able to implement a logical, succinct, and comprehensive series ofsteps to accomplish the curriculum review task at hand Further research and perhaps tailoring needs to be accomplished to determine if thismodel is repeatable and sustainable in an academic environmentAnyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. -- Albert Einstein 12. SummaryThe great tragedy of science, the slaying of a beautiful theory by anugly fact. -- Thomas Henry Huxley Overall insight into the assessment process of oneuniversity Provide a quick-start tool (AALCMS) Improve understanding of the entire or big-picture effort Develop logical thinking process to solve problems Approach and process can be tailored and to more thanjust an academic environment 13. Defense Life Cycle ManagementSystem as a Working Model for Academic Application Presentation