Vision 2017 Sharon Gellman EDU 505 Future of Education Professor Rebecca Waters

Accredited, proprietary college Associate, Bachelor and Master’s Degrees Distance learning Campuses in the Bronx, N.Y., New Rochelle, N.Y. and St. Lucia in the Caribbean Career-oriented, real-world education Diverse demographics reflect the local, regional and international student body

Student-centered environment with an emphasis on respect, learning and achievement Office of Career Advancement assists students and graduates with career placement Passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated faculty Degree programs offered in Criminal Justice, Nursing, Business & Accounting, Education, Information Technology, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts

Environmental Scan Internal & External Analysis Create Scenarios Develop Forecasts Assign Responsibility

TRENDS Technological Political Cultural Social Environmental Legal Competition Economic

Tools for Educational Technology

The Economic$ of Education

The Classroom - Vision 2017 Increased diversity in the classroom from international recruitment efforts Faculty use of technology applications in the classroom Online certified faculty to meet the demand for more online courses

The Organization – Vision 2017 ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY CENTER Library focused on digital resources and research Academic support Technical support and training Writing labs and tutoring Computer Center

Challenges Lack of financial resources Infrastructure Training & Resistance to change Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Multi-lingual population

Opportunities Increased retention rates Increased enrollment Competitive advantage Less financial aid Employable students

Preparing for Change Incorporate mobile app technology Train faculty on existing technology Use interactive apps for tests, quizzes, and studying E-portfolio Digital resources and eBooks Increased access to ELLI (English Language Learners Institute) Online certification for faculty

Futuring committee continually scans for trends impacting higher education Better use of faculty meetings as opportunities for technology updates and training Restructure the library and academic center into a new Academic Technology Center