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Out on a Limb: A Branch Campus Life Dr. Charles P. Bird

Out on a Limb: A Branch Campus Life Dr. Charles P. Bird Vice President for University Outreach Emeritus Ohio University. Chapter Topics. Chapter One: A Partial Memoir Chapter Two: Characteristics of a Branch Campus Chapter Three: Politics, Purpose, and Practice.

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Out on a Limb: A Branch Campus Life Dr. Charles P. Bird

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  1. Out on a Limb: A Branch Campus Life Dr. Charles P. Bird Vice President for University Outreach Emeritus Ohio University www.drcharlesbird.com

  2. Chapter Topics Chapter One: A Partial Memoir Chapter Two: Characteristics of a Branch Campus Chapter Three: Politics, Purpose, and Practice www.drcharlesbird.com

  3. Chapter Topics (Continued) Chapter Four: Students Chapter Five: Branch Campus Faculty Members Chapter Six: Branch Campus Support Staff www.drcharlesbird.com

  4. Chapter Topics (Continued) Chapter Seven: Agendas and Stakeholders Chapter Eight: Financing and Managing Budgets Chapter Nine: Lessons Learned Chapter Ten: Future Challenges and Opportunities www.drcharlesbird.com

  5. Times are Changing Funding issues/cost of attendance Changing demographics Increased competition (no geographic monopoly) Alternatives to traditional degrees www.drcharlesbird.com

  6. Common Residential Campus Responses More spending to recruit traditional audiences More emphasis on international students More emphasis on out of state students Focus on retention Some online programs An interest in attracting more adult learners or other nontraditional audiences Reduced staffing and spending reductions www.drcharlesbird.com

  7. Values of Adult Learners Program Choice Schedule Flexibility Price/Value proposition High Quality Support Services Brand www.drcharlesbird.com

  8. Competitive Advantages for Branch Campuses Physical Presence Community Engagement Meeting Location for Classes Face-to-Face Support Services Mission Focus (Hedgehogs!) www.drcharlesbird.com

  9. Examples of “New” Directions Single/limited program branches More distant locations Separate accreditation Programs tied to specific partners Certificate and badge programs Shortened time to degree International branches www.drcharlesbird.com

  10. Thriving in the Encore Stage Considering new opportunities for work and play Personal steps to prepare Became a Certified Professional Coach Training in Appreciative Inquiry Personal study in positive psychology Developing a life portfolio/mapping priorities Networking like crazy! www.drcharlesbird.com

  11. Personal Outcomes Rebalancing activities (especially around family, friends, fitness, “giving back,” and work) Maintain a small coaching practice Serve as a branch campus “resource” Consulting Facilitating planning processes Speaking/keynoting Writing (blogs, book, essays) www.drcharlesbird.com

  12. Get in Touch bird@ohio.edu Phone: (740) 707-2087 Web site: www.drcharlesbird.com Blogs: www.branchcampus.blogspot.com www.drcharlesbird.com/creatingthefuture www.drcharlesbird.com

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