Culver-Stockton CollegeINNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION
James M. Cosgrove, J.D.Professor of Business
Dr. Kimberly Gaither, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Finance
Business Division Chair
Mr. Eric LarsonLecturer of Business
Do something different
Culver-Stockton CollegeWho We Are:
oSmall and RuraloComprehensive oCo-educational
and DOC affiliatedoPrivate CollegeoBoth Land-Based
and On-Line Business Programs
At A Glance
Overview of Canton
Culver-Stockton Campus
At A Glance
Change ImpetusResearch showed:• The future was dangerous for small
colleges unless– It had a large endowment (we didn’t)– It had significant name recognition (we didn’t)– It was distinctive (we were not)
• Educational marketplace is changing• Stakeholder (students, parents and
employers) expectations have changed
Step 1: Write Strategic Plan and Change the Mission
StatementPrevious mission statement:
Culver-Stockton College is a four-year residential, coeducational community in affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) committed to educational excellence, personal development and integration of liberal arts with professional preparation.
Descriptive without distinguishing the College from any other institution
New Mission Statement
The mission of Culver-Stockton College is to provide students of promise a superb education
within an active learning community founded upon
integrity and the best values of faith and the human spirit.
ResultsoFocused on responsibility of the college
toward the studentoRedirected the purpose of the collegeoEmpowered the faculty
Step 2: Change the Calendar
Divided a traditional 15-week term into:12-weeks (students take 12-14 hours)3-weeks (students take 3-4 hours)
12-week courses are primarilytraditional core classesMost students only take 4 classes
3-week courses offer opportunities beyond the classroomMost students are only taking one course
Distinctive with only one other U.S. college utilizing the 12/3 approach.
12-Week Term Courses tend to be more traditional
classes Faculty encouraged to seek breadth
versus depth Teaching methods re-examined:
More case studiesMore discussionsMore group workMore student presentationsLess lectureFlipping the classroom
3-Week Term Flexible scheduling
3-hour courses meet anytime between 10-3 In-depth project or research work Travel opportunities Guest speakers Internships
Step 3: Change the Curriculum
Every major curriculum changed in a single yearCurricular approval process streamlined
Courses redesigned to fit into 12-week or 3-week term
Marketing Consultants Assisted
Adopted EXP@CSC as name for curriculumEXPerienceEXPloreEXPect
Branding with colors,swooshes, font
Tag line… “Do Something Different”
Focus on Experiential Learning
• Associate Dean of Experiential Education Appointed
• Professional Development: Teaching to a New Generation
• Adoption of NSEE Principles
Additional effort to providedistinctiveness to a
Culver-Stockton education
New Opportunities Study Abroad
Three-week term is perfect for short-term study abroad
EUROPE 2011
COSTA RICA 2012
CANADA 2013
New Opportunities Domestic Travel
Three-week term also allows students to learn outside the classroom domestically
COSTA RICA 2012SPRINGFIELD
NEW ORLEANS
New Opportunities Foreign Language
Rosetta Stone combined with a Foreign Language Professor Allows two languages in the
classroom Students to study at their own pace Allows a small
college to offer a myriad of languages
New Opportunities Professional Internships
All division majors complete a 120-hour internship
Requirements meet NSEE standards for an experiential experience
Internships scheduled summer, 12-week term, and the 3-week term 16% of our interns accepted
positions at their internship site.
New Opportunities Required Capstone Courses All majors now required to have a
capstone Expected to be experiential in nature Business Strategy class
Capstone Research Project and Presentation
Business Simulation Activity
Outside the ClassroomBusiness Leadership Exchange
Successful business leaders Share experiencesStudents attend a business
lunch and learn etiquette3-week sessions allow
small-group interaction
Both In and Out of the ClassroomStudent Organizations
IMA and Enactus (SIFE)Students earn credit hoursStudents learn leadership
skillsCompetitions help fund
activities
Reflections After Five Years
Continued professional development on experiential education and active learning
The College focuses on technologyUnbelievable IT staffExcellent budgetWireless everywhereiPad initiatives and Apple TVElectronic Portfolios
Culver-Stockton College ranked in the top 4% nationally by U.S. News and World Report as a Connected Campus
Reflections After Five Years
Many majors are undergoing significant curriculum changes
We are reviewing and expecting changes in our general education program next year
We are beginning to see enrollment increasesDue to curriculum?Better admissions processes?Capital campaign improvements?
Reflections After Five Years
The College’s first Master Program (MBA) slated to begin August 2013
The College is experiencing growth in undergrad online programs
New BAAS degree offered in 2013 The focus on experiential education is
very well suited for our students of promise
Final Comments and Reflections
Questions?