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2.  Introduce CALL;  Examine Core Values;  Note Essential Attributes; and  Discuss Key Ingredients of Successful Accelerated Online Programs 2

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4.  2.6 million adults 18-64 in Louisiana  1.4 million (54%) with no college  944,968 of those have a H.S. credential  609,789 (23%) have some college but no degree  Market research suggests these adults strongly prefer online instruction in fast-track formats 4

5. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Katrina/Rita Impact } Source: STS Data, School Years 2004-05 to 2008-09 5

6. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents To provide a focused and centralized infrastructure to enhance adult learning opportunities for citizens of the state through expanded programs and services provided by public higher education institutions. 6

7. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents CALL Core Strategies Market Research Program and Service Development Adult Learning Campaigns Sharing Results/ Informing Policy 7

8. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents  Began as an initiative in Northwest Louisiana in Fall 2006 with 2 institutions  Summer 2007 – Initiative Expanded to include four more institutions  Fall 2007 – first students enrolled in “fast-track, online courses”  May 2008 – first CALL graduates 8

9. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents  Summer 2008 – Board of Regents authorizes Center for Adult Learning in Louisiana (CALL ), formerly the Continuum for All Louisiana Learners  Fall 2008 – students enroll in 8 “fast-track, online degree” programs at six Louisiana postsecondary institutions  October 2009 – BOR Approves CALL expansion to include 4 new institutions and 9 new programs 9

10. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents  Associate Degrees  Business Administration (BPCC)  Computer Information Systems (BPCC)  Criminal Justice (LSUE)  General Studies (BPCC)  Baccalaureate Degrees  Criminal Justice (McNeese)  General Studies–Professional Studies (NSU)  Health Studies–Marketing/Mgt (ULM)  RN to BSN (Southeastern) 10

11. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents  Associate Degrees  Fire and Emergency Services (LSUE)  IT/Network Security Specialist (BPCC)  Telecommunications/Media Studies (BPCC)  Baccalaureate Degrees  Addiction Studies (NSU)  Business (ULS)  Dental Hygiene (ULM)  Journalism (NSU)  Psychology-Substance Abuse Concentration (NSU)  RN to BSN (NSU) 11

12. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Year 1 2007-08 2,413 Inquiries 754 Applications 492 Enrolled Students Year 2 2008-09 3,227Inquiries 975 Applications 656 Enrolled Students Note: Statistics are aggregated for all CALL inquiries regardless of program or delivery format, whether fast-track or other. Year 2 does not include Summer 2009 semester data. 12

13. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Accelerated Program Growth Course EnrollmentRegistrations Fall 2007 152* N/A Fall 2008 2251326 Fall 20094941837 Growth % (F08 to F09)119%39% Note: Statistics include all 6 members institutions self-reported enrollment in their fast-track accelerated degree programs promoted through www.yourCALLla.org. * - only 2 member campuses.www.yourCALLla.org 13

14. 250 Graduates from Fast-Track Programs Within 6 Semesters 179 Bachelor’s Degrees 71 Associate Degrees 14 Note: Six semesters are Spring 2008, Summer 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Summer 2009, and Fall 2009.

15. Administration Admissions Advising Center Bookstore Foundation Financial Aid Institutional Research Marketing Retention Model Advising Model Our Students External Review Student Evaluation Internal Review Educational Technology/LMS Format/Content Accelerated Learning Program Support Services Prior Learning Assessment Student Success Services Course Model Faculty Review Testing Portfolio CALL Online Accelerated Program Model 15

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17. 1. 100% online course and program offerings; 2. Majority of courses accelerated or compressed; 3. Services appropriate for remote adult learners; 4. Availability of some form of prior learning assessment. 17

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22. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents 22 3 Institutions 2 Institutions 50% 3 Institutions 50% 3 Institutions

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24. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Guiding Concepts 1. Students need access to core/ essential services online without “setting a foot on campus.” 2. Institutions must be prepared to address the “we have always done it this way” or “we already do that” philosophy. 24

25. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents Application Admission Financial Aid Advising Registration Student Support 25

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27. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents 27  Overview of PLA o What is PLA? o Why offer PLA? o Who is offering PLA?  Types of PLA Opportunities o National Standardized Tests (CLEP, DSST, etc) o Departmental Challenge or Skills Exams o Portfolio Assessment

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30. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents 30 Portfolio Assessment o Opportunity to petition for college-level credit for college level learning earned through life/work/volunteer experience. Structure of the Portfolio Process o Student – Advisor Consultation o Enroll and complete PLA course or workshop o Submit portfolio for evaluation o Faculty Assessor determines merit o Transcription of PLA Portfolio credit

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32. Sponsored by the Louisiana Board of Regents  Visit www.yourCALLla.orgwww.yourCALLla.org  Select “About CALL” Link  Download “CALL Summer 2009 Report” Follow CALL on Twitter at www.twitter.com/yourCALLla www.twitter.com/yourCALLla Become a Member on LinkedIn or a Fan on Facebook 32