College Comparisons Adult Education Programs, Online Classes and Online Programs June 24,

Approach to College Comparisons Introduction Adult vs. Traditional Education College Comparisons Education Advisory Board Data Online Courses at Other Colleges 2

What is provided within is a review of current programs at a number of institutions: The degree offered by which college/division Majors (campus and/or online or hybrid) Description of the core curriculum in relation to the core for traditional students Total number of credits required to graduate Other unique programs features such as portfolio assessment. These institutions were chosen for their geographical diversity, as well as for their diversity in mission. Introduction 3

Adult vs. Traditional Education From: Phelan - Differences Between Adult Ed and Traditional UG Ed.pptx: training.fema.gov Traditional Undergrads – Limited Work Travel Research Self-Direction – Broad Technology Flexibility Classroom Adult Learners – Limited Time Technology Research APA/MLA – Broad Work Travel Interpersonal Historical Perspective Experience 4

Traditional Undergrads – 18 – 22 (most colleges) – Socially varied – most unmarried – Diverse – Technologically mature – High Tolerance Adult Learners – Age 22+ – Many married with children – Diverse – Self-directed – Technologically immature – Lower Tolerance Adult vs. Traditional Education From: Phelan - Differences Between Adult Ed and Traditional UG Ed.pptx: training.fema.gov Maturity 5

Traditional Undergrads – Attendance Problems – Instant Messaging – Accustomed to Groups – Brick & Mortar – Grade Conscious – Blackboard/Angel – Time Management Adult Learners – Work/School Schedule Conflicts – Discussion-oriented – Group work averse – More frequent breaks – Furniture /comfort – Presentation focused – Desire to share Adult vs. Traditional Education From: Phelan - Differences Between Adult Ed and Traditional UG Ed.pptx: training.fema.gov Schedules 6

Traditional Undergrads – Daytime – Five days/ week Adult Learners – Evening or late afternoon – Weekends – On line/ any time Adult vs. Traditional Education From: Phelan - Differences Between Adult Ed and Traditional UG Ed.pptx: training.fema.gov Full Time/Part Time 7

Programs Reviewed University of Richmond Syracuse University Arizona State University Online New York University (NYU) Online Programs Pennsylvania State University World Campus University of Maryland University College St. Joseph’s University Online 8

Admissions Requirements: Documents University of RichmondHS diploma Syracuse University HS / College Transcripts, Essay Arizona State UniversityHS/College Transcripts New York University (NYU)Resume/ All Transcripts, Essay Pennsylvania State UniversityHS/College/Military Transcripts University of Maryland HS/College Transcripts University College St. Joseph’s UniversityHS*/College Transcripts, Essay *If Fewer Than 30 College Credits 9

Admissions Requirements: Minimum GPA University of RichmondMinimum 2.0 Syracuse University GPA dependent upon program Arizona State UniversityMinimum 2.0 New York University (NYU)None for courses/ 3.0 for cert Pennsylvania State UniversityMinimum 2.0 University of Maryland None St. Joseph’s University

Admissions Requirements: Age University of RichmondNone Syracuse University None Arizona State UniversityNone New York University (NYU)19 years old Pennsylvania State UniversityPSU has specific definition of Adult Learner University of Maryland None St. Joseph’s University22 Years old 11

Core Curriculum CollegeAdult EducationTraditional University of Richmond30 credits47 Credits Syracuse University* credits51-63 credits Arizona State University*35 credits35 credits New York University credits40 credits Penn. State* 45 credits45 credits University of Maryland 41 credits50-52 credits St Joseph’s University * *45 credits57 credits *Same core for Adult and Traditional education **Online Degree Option 12

Degrees Conferred By University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies Syracuse University University College Arizona State UniversityAll Colleges (Run through ASU online) New York University (NYU) School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) Pennsylvania State All Colleges (Run through PSU World Campus) University of MarylandUniversity College St. Joseph’s UniversityAll Colleges (Run through St. Joseph’s Online) 13

Language Requirement University of RichmondYes* Syracuse University Yes** Arizona State UniversityYes*** New York University (NYU) No Pennsylvania State UniversityYes University of MarylandNo St. Joseph’s UniversityNo *BA yes, BS no ** “language or quantitative skills” ***all but BIS 14

Science Requirement University of RichmondYes** Syracuse University Yes* Arizona State UniversityYes* New York University (NYU) Yes Pennsylvania State UniversityYes* University of MarylandYes St. Joseph’s UniversityYes * *No lab **lab accepted but not required 15

Transfer Credit Limits University of Richmond60 Credits Syracuse University 66 (2-year colleges); 90 (4-year colleges) Arizona State University64 credits New York University (NYU) 64 credits Pennsylvania State no maximum “36 of last 60 credits must be at PSU” University of Maryland70 (2-year colleges); 90 (4-year colleges) St. Joseph’s University60 to 75 (min 60) 16

Prior Learning Assessment University of RichmondYes Syracuse University Yes Arizona State UniversityNo New York University (NYU) Yes Pennsylvania State UniversityYes University of MarylandYes St. Joseph’s UniversityYes 17

Number of Majors Online University of Richmond0 Syracuse University 0 Arizona State University30 New York University (NYU) 2 Pennsylvania State 20 University of Maryland31 St. Joseph’s University1 18

45 credit core – 1 ACS course (Ancients) – Cultural Appreciation (Fine Arts, Language, Theater, Film) – Science (No Lab) Admissions Requirements – Completed Application – All transcripts (HS, College) – Interview encouraged Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Villanova University Majors – General Studies – Information Systems – Leadership Studies – Media & Technology Accelerated Options – FastForward Courses – Summer Online 19

Education Advisory Board Data DL on Diploma/ Transcript 20

Education Advisory Board Data 21

Ivy League Universities 22

Top Tier Universities 23

Adult Education is tailored to a specific audience based on certain characteristics The evolution and availability of technology has allowed for robust, student-centered, and rigorous online learning opportunities Leaders in Higher Education are developing online learning opportunities to meet the needs of changing demographics and the growing adult learner population In Closing 24

Questions? Thank You 25

What is the long-term vision of – Number of students – Courses that are offered “Double-dipping” – reduced core AND Prior Learning Assessment 26