Nancy Millichap, Program Officer, NGLC of EDUCAUSE

1. Breaking Away:First Take on the New Degree Program Models of Next Generation Learning Challenges Nancy Millichap, Program Officer, NGLC of EDUCAUSE March 10, 2013

2. Questions I’ll Try to Answer Today • What is NGLC, and how is the League for Innovation involved? • What is a breakthrough model? • What institutions are creating them? • What are the models supposed to achieve? • What are some features they have in common? • What can you, as an innovator and/or adopter, take and use at this early stage?

3. About NGLC • NGLC is identifying and accelerating the quality technology-enhanced solutions that are needed to redefine learning in the United States.

4. NGLC Partners

5. NGLC Approach Invest in Innovation MultiplyImpact Build and share knowledge and create communities of practice. Accelerate Adoption

6. NGLC Grant Awards • As of December 2012, NGLC has awarded $36,631,917 matching funding is still underway

7. 78 grantees 300 partner institutions 29 postsecondary projects focused on blended learning, open core courseware, learning analytics and deeper learning 20 secondary education projects focused on innovative technology tools linked to the Common Core Grant Awards To Date And most recently:20 new breakthrough secondary schools, 10 postsecondary degree programs

8. Announced in late February, Wave IV: $12 Million for Breakthrough K12 Schools We invite you to consider this opportunity with your K12 partners ….. 20 schools $9 million 20 planning grants $3 million

9. In 2012, Wave IIIb: Breakthrough Degree Program Models http://www.flickr.com/photos/philly_bike_coalition/5815514590/: / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/philly_bike_coalition/5815514590/: used under CCC license

10. Wave IIIb: New Degree Programs – Why? • One-size-fits-all instruction is only effective for a minority of students (Bloom, 1984) • Very few institutions nationally enroll and graduate high percentages of Pell-eligible students (Education Trust, 2012) • Institutions feel locked in to the status quo(National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, 2008) • Online programs are exploding but their efficacy is doubted (Community College Research Center, 2011) • Too few innovative models exist combining affordability, access, and quality http://www.flickr.com/photos/philly_bike_coalition/5815514590/: used under CCC license

11. NGLC’s challenge: design programs that • Focus on outcomes for students • Spring from the best learning science research • Use technology for personalization and engagement • Combine online and face-to-face elements • Provide targeted student support • Use learning analytics • Innovate on both business and academic model, approaching time, human resources, and instructional delivery differently

12. And the Winners Were … (Associate’s Degrees) • Southern New Hampshire University • Kentucky Community and Technical College System(through six of their CC campuses) • Rio Salado College • New Charter University • Altius Education and Ivy Bridge College

13. And the Winners Were … (Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degrees) • AmeritasCollege of Brandman University • Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (with Columbus State University) • Northern Arizona University • Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board(with South Texas College and Texas A&M Commerce)

14. What They’re Aiming at: 50/5/5 Targets • Launching in (or by) fall 2013 • 500 students in first year, 5,000 students by 5th year after launch • 50% AA completion rate in 3 years for Pell-eligible & minority students • $5,000-$7,500 in average education & related spending; sticker price $5,000 or less

15. Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Modular Courses http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/3252616138/ CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

16. Modular Courses Model: KCTCS • Kentucky Community and Technical College System: Direct2Degree • General education courses each converted to 2-3 modules, with pre- and post-assessments • “One at a time” progression • Pace of progress increased by eliminating term breaks

17. Modular Model: Georgia • University System of Georgia Board of Regents (with Columbus State University) • Stacked credentials: • Certificate • Associate’s degree • Bachelor’s degree • Self-paced online modules that complement instructor-paced short-session online courses

18. Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Student Support http://www.flickr.com/photos/swoo/2407944459 CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

19. Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Student Support • Altius Education’s Ivy Bridge Collegeoffering multiple pathways based on student interests • Rio Salado College:building on learning analytics systems • Ameritas College of Brandman University: focusing on Hispanic learners with a dual-language immersion program

20. Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Features of Student Support • Knowing the students • Building meaningful relationships, in person and online • Keeping costs low • Using technology in support of learning • Early alerts to allow timely intervention • Customized portals to meet individual needs • Incorporating online tools and resources

21. Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Competency Approaches http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeyoungberg/7199020346 CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/3252616138/ CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

22. Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Competency Approaches • Southern New Hampshire University’s College for America:120 competencies replace courses & credits • Texas Affordable Baccalaureate:faculty jointly developing online, competency-based general edcourses • Northern Arizona University: Personalized Learning Division, faculty developing competencies and modules http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/3252616138/ CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

23. Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Competency Program Features • Students can show what they already know • Students can demonstrate learning (rather than test-taking skill) • Faculty can work together on what students need to know • Employers’ needs can play a role in the program development process • Graduates can point to specific outcomes of their learning

24. Breakthrough Models: What do they mean for you? • Focus on students first • Think beyond “business as usual” • Think holistically • Consider technology’s potential to enable innovation • Consider joining us (Breakthrough Models Incubator, Breakthrough Models Academy)

25. NGLC Resources • Breakthrough Models for College Completion: the Next Generation of Models for Higher Education Shows how10 new higher education degree programs awarded grants under NGLC's third wave of funding are breaking out of business as usual • Next Generation Learning: The Pathway to Possibility presents a distilled set of observations about the innovative approaches used by NGLC grantees • Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models (blog series): #1: Modular Courses #2: Student Support #3: Free Course Content #4: Competency Approaches

26. Wave IV: $12 Million for Breakthrough Schools Do you have a vision for a new school? We invite you to consider this opportunity. 20 schools $9 million 30 planning grants $3 million

27. New School Launch by Fall 2013 or 2014 • Apply by April 22 for a School Launch starting Fall 2013 and anyone interested in a Planning Grant • Apply by Dec 2 (Cycle 2) for a School Launch starting Fall 2014 http://nextgenlearning.org/breakthrough-grants

28. Who Should Apply? • School districts • Charter Management Organizations • Aspiring charter entrepreneurs • Non-profit and for-profit institutions • State education agencies • Related organizations that serve and support schools, students and teachers Proposals must engage students in grades 6-12 and include the launch of a new Breakthrough School .

29. Questions? Nancy Millichap: nmillichap@educause.edu http:///www.flickr.com/photos/sethw/14978076/sizes/m/in/photostream used under CCC license