ITESM Virtual University Forum Monterrey May 30, 2003 Dr. Robert W. Jerome Assistant Provost for Faculty and International Programs
Welcome to U NIVERSITY of M ARYLAND U NIVERSITY C OLLEGE
Outline: I. Overview of UMUC II. 4 T’s Teaching Training Technology “Touching” III. Classroom
A Global University Founded in 1947 One of 11 degree-granting institutions of the University System of Maryland Mission: to serve primarily adult and part-time students More than 82,000 students and 2,400 faculty worldwide Online and 200 locations worldwide
UMUC Hallmarks Responsive and flexible service to adults for 56 years Leader in distance education International infrastructure Accredited
A Virtual University 30 years in distance education (ITV, IVN, Voic , Online) 18 master’s and 17 bachelor’s degree programs available fully online More than 500 courses available online 58 graduate and undergraduate certificate programs available online Over 87,000 online enrollments in FY02
Online Course Enrollments
UMUC Online/Distance VS Face to Face Growth Stateside FY % 15% 81%
UMUC Online/Distance VS Face to Face Growth Stateside FY % 13% 78%
UMUC Online/Distance VS Face to Face Growth Stateside FY % 13%67%
UMUC Online/Distance VS Face to Face Growth Stateside FY % 9% 52%
UMUC Online/Distance VS Face to Face Growth Stateside FY % 5% 45%
UMUC Online/Distance VS Face to Face Growth Stateside FY % 3% 34%
Student Profile 99% degree seeking 80% employed full-time Median age: undergrad 32 graduate 35
Student Profile Gender 58% Female 42% Male Ethnicity 54% White 31% Black 8% Asian 7% Hispanic, Native American, Other
4 T’s 1. Teaching Courses and programs 2. Training Faculty and Faculty Development 3. Technology 24/7 support 4. “Touching” Student services Academic and library services
1. Teaching: Online Education at UMUC Complete degree programs Small classes, highly interactive Semester format (5) Asynchronous Emphasis on teamwork High interaction with faculty and other students Multi-media delivery
A University of Many Doors 79 Undergraduate & Graduate Certificates (58 available online) Degrees: Associate through Doctorate 21 Bachelor’s Degree Programs 18 Master’s Degree Programs The Doctor of Management (DM)
Many Doors, Many Formats Face-to-face Distance delivery Web-based Interactive Video Network (IVN) Interactive Televideo (ITV) Voice mail Executive Programs Short Residency Programs Mixed Formats Program and Course Delivery
NOT just Multi-media delivery NOT drop in, drop out Weekly structure NOT independent study Teamwork, ongoing deliverables NOT just one courseComplete programs, multiple entry dates Primarily asynchronous NOT real time Online learning of high quality NOT impersonal Small classes, highly interactive Common Misconceptions UMUC Reality
2. Training: Quality Faculty Scholarly practitioners Experienced professionals Teaching ability Educational achievements Committed to teaching 40% have been UMUC faculty for 5+ years 25%, 10 years and more
Faculty Training and Support New faculty orientation Faculty development workshops Faculty meetings Online training on distance teaching strategies Student evaluations Peer visits DE assistance from departments
Support for Faculty Office of Distance Education and Lifelong Learning Center for the Virtual University Center for Teaching and Learning Center for Intellectual Property Rights Institute for Research and Assessment in Higher Education
3. Technology: Multiple, integrated technologies to deliver educational services Web Based Media Text Data Voice Video CD ROM
Components of UMUC’s Online Courses
Student Services Obtain information/advising Acquire course scheduling Apply for admission/ registration Apply for/receive financial aid Arrange personal degree planning Drop/add courses Order textbooks Receive tutoring assistance Arrange examinations Receive grades Obtain transcript Complete courses and degree programs Assessment “Touching”
Library Services Mdusa Online, full-text resources Global availability One stop shopping USM Library Catalog/Victor Web Web-based library catalog Electronic ordering Home delivery Patron Services Courses
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