“A Statewide Online Approach for the Adult Learner” Dr. Jay K. Box KCTCS Chancellor June 18, 2013

1. KCTCS Learn on Demand “A Statewide Online Approach for the Adult Learner” Dr. Jay K. Box KCTCS Chancellor June 18, 2013

2. KCTCS • 16 Colleges with 70 Campuses • 100,000 Enrollment • 38,000 enroll in online courses • 13% strictly online students • TWO online options: • Learn By Term • Learn On Demand

3. Why Learn on Demand Census Demographics And Data Projections Adults 19 to 54 Without a Baccalaureate or Current Enrollment Those Adults Extremely/Very Likely to Enroll in Higher Education 1,340,000 187,600 (14%) Have no higher education: 42% (78,792) Have some higher education: 58% (108,808)

4. Target Audience • The Typical KCTCS Online Learn on Demand Prospect: • Working adult • Family responsibilities • Ages 19 – 54 (and above) • Is comfortable with Internet • Needs an individualizedapproach to learning delivered on a schedule tailored to them

5. Learn on Demandfeatures • 24/7/365 Enrollment • ModularizedCourses • CompetencyBased • Creditfor Prior Learning • eResources • AA, AS, & AAS degrees

6. Total Online Experience • No visits to physical locations required from start to finish except for placement tests or skill-related labs • Includes online student services: • Enrollment • Academic Advising • Technical Assistance • eResources; and • Library resources

7. Credit for Prior Learning • Students already proficient in course module competencies will receive the module credit without having to take the class. • Requirements include: • Enroll in module • Pass the pre-test • Pass the post-test • Credit earned and grade received

8. So how are we doing?

9. Student Demographics - Age Note: Students enrolled 2011-12. Sources: Learn by Term and Learn on Demand, KCTCS data base, 7/17/12. All: Official data.

10. Student Demographics – Gender Note: Students enrolled 2011-12. Percentage of students with known gender. Sources: Learn by Term and Learn on Demand, KCTCS data base, 7/17/12. All: Official data.

11. Student Demographics – Academic Program Note: Students enrolled 2011-12. Source: Learn on Demand students, KCTCS data base, 7/17/12.

12. Fall 2012 – GRADE distribution Source: Learn on Demand students, KCTCS data base, 10/4/12.

13. So what’s Next?

14. Direct2Degree TIME IS THE OPPORTUNITY Change the Calendar - Change the Cost

15. WHATare we addressing • Time to Degree • Cost of Degree • Relevance of Degree

16. Direct2Degree Associate’s of Science General Studies • Reorient the flow of courses from the parallel model to a sequential model • Deploy a new tuition model that incentivizes and rewards progress • Implement alternative financial aid models that support the reconfigured delivery and tuition structure

17. Learn-by-Term Lost in Instruction Learn-by-Term 76 Days Lost per "Academic" Year Class Time Can Become Lost Time Change the Calendar - Change the Calculus

18. A C T I V I T Y P R E - A S S E S S P O S T - A S S E S S REDESIGN 81 Modules to complete the Associate’s in General Studies BIO 112 Introduction to Biology BIO 113 Introduction to Biology Lab CHE 120 The Joy of Chemistry CIS 100 Introduction to Computers COM 252 Intro to Interpersonal Communication ECO 101 Contemporary Economic Issues ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics ENG 101 Writing I ENG 102 Writing II HIS 108 History of the US through 1865 HIS 109 History of the US Since 1865 MAT 110 Applied Mathematics MAT 116 Technical Mathematics MAT 150 College Algebra PHY 171 Applied Physics PSY 110 General Psychology PSY 223 Developmental Psychology SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I (spoken) SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II (spoken) LOD "COURSE" Equivalent Every course has a faculty member – every student has a coach LOD MODULE

19. MAY AUG COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE FALL JAN SPRING APR SUMMER I JUNE SUMMER II JUNE AUG DEC Recover Time Learn-by-Term Learn-on-Demand Continuous Progress recaptures days "lost" between terms

20. COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE Reorient Learn-On-Demand Saves Time Direct2Degree Saves Time & Money CIS 100 ENG 101 ENG 102 MAT 110 MAT 116 MAT 150 BIO 112 BIO 113

21. Reduce Cost 60 Credits X $140 = $8,400 Cost savings are locked into credit hours

22. Tuition Models $338 per Month Subscription Direct2Degree Saves Tuition 16 Months 18 Months 20 Months 22 Months 24 Months

23. Financial Aid Exploring Alternative Student Aid Models

24. Direct2Degree The Outcomes Linear, sequential program model that optimizes learning time and increases completion rates Tuition model that increases affordability and rewards learning Alternative financial aid model that removes artificial time barriers Shareable analytic tools to enable other institutions to explore and optimize their tuition strategies for competency-based models Converting flexible learning into increased completion and faster learning into increased affordability.

25. KCTCS Learn on demand http://learnondemand.kctcs.edu/ Jay.Box@kctcs.edu