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Enhancing Programs for IT Certification (EPIC) TAACCCT introductions Enhancing Programs for IT Certification (EPIC) TAACCCT KCTCS Learn on Demand Becky Thorpe, Consortium Project Director Erica Hamilton, Grant Accounting Specialist EPIC is a consortium grant involving 6 Kentucky Community and Technical College System colleges Hazard Community & Technical College (Lead)

Brief background of Learn on demand & EPIC Completely online Modularized ‘At-your-own-pace’ within the parameters of the term Possibility of credit for prior knowledge EPIC expanded Learn on Demand to include an additional 7 degrees and 20 certificates in the program areas of Computer & Information Technologies and Medical Information Technology Availability of Success Coaches Academic Coach Career Coach

Flow of a learn on demand course Students who can demonstrate that they are already proficient in the course module competencies will receive credit for the module without having to complete all of the course requirements. Once enrolled in a module, all students will be required to take a course pre-test. Those that demonstrate mastery of the pre-test may move on to the Credit for Prior Knowledge post-test. The post-test may include special projects and/or assignments from the course module. Mastery of the post-test will equate to modular credit earned and a grade received!

That’s a lot of freedom… How can we keep students on Track? Build a team that cares about student success Provide support and access to resources EPIC Support for Online Students Blackboard Shell Build a Success Network

EPIC Success network Student Student Internal Networking Success Coach Outreach & Placement Specialist Student Services Academic Services Instructional Designer Instructor Student Success Coach Outreach & Placement Specialist Career Services Workforce Investment Boards Employers Experiential Education External Networking

How can students benefit from A success network? Reduced student stress Learning the communication skills you demonstrate Access to support resources Access to Career Development opportunities Access to potential employment opportunities Colleges can have a lot of

How can I expand my internal & external networks? Practice good email and phone etiquette. Show appreciation. Be willing to learn. Acknowledge when someone has taught you something new. Networking & helping students make connections Students who can demonstrate that they are already proficient in the course module competencies will receive credit for the module without having to complete all of the course requirements. Once enrolled in a module, all students will be required to take a course pre-test. Those that demonstrate mastery of the pre-test may move on to the Credit for Prior Knowledge post-test. The post-test may include special projects and/or assignments from the course module. Mastery of the post-test will equate to modular credit earned and a grade received!

EPIC S.O.S. Blackboard shell Automatically available to every participant as an extra ‘course shell’ in Blackboard. No extra work or fee is required Houses a variety of academic, career, and other support resources.

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Contact information Becky Thorpe Consortium Project Director EPIC TAACCCT Hazard Community & Technical College Becky.Thorpe@kctcs.edu EPIC Website www.epicworkforce.net Students who can demonstrate that they are already proficient in the course module competencies will receive credit for the module without having to complete all of the course requirements. Once enrolled in a module, all students will be required to take a course pre-test. Those that demonstrate mastery of the pre-test may move on to the Credit for Prior Knowledge post-test. The post-test may include special projects and/or assignments from the course module. Mastery of the post-test will equate to modular credit earned and a grade received!

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