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Virginia Community College SystemVirginia Community College System
Crossing the James River
1. The first settlers in Virginia constructed canoes and rafts
2. The second wave of settlers crossed in “batches” on ferries & rafts
3. The third wave used bridges “just in time”
James River
““Changing the way higher education works”Changing the way higher education works”
1. Early distance education pioneers had to write all the software2. second wave found software packages to build course “batches”3. third wave will permit “just in time” construction of
content delivery
This level of maturity will require a well-conceived technology and organization infrastructure
A System of Colleges (23) and campuses (39) College operational autonomy encouraged Each college individually named One governing board and CEO for system
Scope - System Office, 23 Colleges, 39 Campuses Six new campuses in last eight years 10,000 Faculty and staff 250,000 credit students 100,000+ non credit students 80,000 FTE’s credit students (unduplicated)
Scale - The full range Smallest college 1,500 students (600 FTE) Largest college 70,000 students (20,000 FTE) Smallest campus 800 students (375 FTE) Largest campus 20,000 students (10,000 FTE)
VCCSVCCS Distance Distance EducationEducation
Fall 1999 873 courses 19,756 students
Spring 2000 891 courses 19,557 students
Academic Year 28,510 unique students 39,313 enrollments
Sample college Summer 2000 Classroom 75% full Distance Educ 100% full
Distance Learning Concept
The Virginia Community College System is developing a four-pronged approach to distance learning.
Database of courses (1700+) Electronic postcard Student orientation Other services
online math center writing center
In 1999-2000, over 28,000 students accounted for 39,000 enrollments, up over 35% from the previous year
Approximately one half of Virginia’s community colleges offer degree or certificate programs online or via videoconferencing
Portal
VCCSOnlineVCCSOnline www.vccs.cc.va.us
Digital content library
Shared ResourcesShared Resources
Multiple resources for course development (MERLOT) Learning objects, modules Purchase, license, access Focus on delivery/responsiveness Address copyright -- who owns it Provide for individuality, creativity
Content Delivery
Deliver distance learning courses & programs degrees certificates workforce development
Credential studentsProvide academic and support servicesQuality assurance
VCCS CollegesVCCS Colleges
Transition techniques
Courseware Grant project Faculty Online Resource TIE awards (Technology in Education) Collaborative projects (Critical mass) Exposure - Conferences Exposure - Professional development activities/support
• MERLOT
• New Horizons Conference
• Centers of Excellence
• Faculty Online Site
• Grants - courseware, research
Effecting change
Action Plan for DL DL & IT Advisory Committee Program committee Strategic plan Presidents activities College Technology plans Faculty Online Resource Site Virtual Foreign Language Classroom
Influences
E-learning Industry
Benchmarks -- Army initiative
E-Market -- students, competitors
Alignment -- administrative & academic systems
ROI -- colleges & students
E-government
The Future
Business-like environment Competition Standards/Benchmarks Rapid change Flexibility Responsiveness Results/Accountability Quality --product & services
Goals
Seamless access to programs & services Strong support structure Successful learning experiences Lifelong learning environment Multiple opportunities to learn
Balanced Technology Initiative
Architecture Model
Application Tools
Information Systems
Governance and Organization
Mission, Vision, Goals & Objectives
Technology Adoption
Innovators
Techies:Techies:Try it!Try it!
EarlyAdopters
Visionaries:Visionaries:Get ahead of the herd!Get ahead of the herd!
Early Majority
Pragmatists:Pragmatists:Stick with the Stick with the
herd!herd!
Late Majority
Conservatives:Conservatives:Hold on!Hold on!
Laggards
Skeptics:Skeptics:No way!No way!
VCCS Virginia Business
VCCS must stay ahead of its customers in technology so that faculty may teach it in a timely fashion to meet business demand.
Virginia’s Community Colleges
Voice, Data, Video, and EducationIn the classroom -- On the desktop
Statewide access -- One low fee
Desktop
Network Virginia 2
RouterClassroom
Switch
WWWWWW
Voice, Data, Video
VCCS Network Initiatives
Desktop video Desktop video Conferencing & streaming videoConferencing & streaming video VCR & Cable TV replacement
Commonwealth Classroom VideoCommonwealth Classroom Video ATM video conferencing IP video conferencing
Voice over IPVoice over IP In-state long distance Audio conference facility Interactive voice response PBX or Centrex replacement
Information Systems
Office & Network Services
StudentInformationSystem
Instructional Support System
Administrative Information Systems
Management Information System
Instructional Information System
CustomerRelationsManagement
IntellectualPropertyManagement
AcademicContentManagement
InstructionalDeliveryMethodology
Instructional Information System
Office & Network Services
An “Electronic Community”
Broadband Network Access Voice, Data, Video Electronic Buildings,
Classrooms, & Desktops Information Services Education opportunities
Proactive peopleProactive people
“Point of Service”or
“Self Service”
Extend Virginia’s (voice and video) reach Nationwide!!!
Carole SchultzCarole Schultz [email protected]
Larry HengeholdLarry Hengehold [email protected]
WEB Home PageWEB Home Page www.vccs.cc.va.us
