STRATEGIC PLANNING SUMMIT March 16, 2018

Ms. Marilyn Herbert-Ashton Vice President of Institutional Advancement WELCOME AND OVERVIEW Ms. Marilyn Herbert-Ashton Vice President of Institutional Advancement

To become the institution of choice for attracting and supporting adult learners.

ADULT LEARNER OVERVIEW Dr. Milan Hayward Vice President of Workforce Development Services

Who Are They?

Adult Learning Theory Individuals progress from dependence toward self-direction as they mature Experience is a rich and growing learning resource Adult readiness to learn is related to the responsibilities of his or her developmental level Adults are more concerned with solving problems than with subjects Internal motivators are more effective than external Adults need to know why they must learn what they are invited or required to learn

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What Do You Know?

Five Ways to Earn College Credit Transfer credit from another institution 2. Credit by examination 3. Credit for evaluated training (and credentials) 4. Portfolio development and assessment 5. Take the class!

PLA/CPL Resources

Sample AL360 (ALFI) Findings PLA/CPL options need to become transparent Curriculum needs to become more relevant to real-life Curriculum needs to build on what students already know Need a stronger connection between advising and career goals Student feedback and inclusion needs to make a difference

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INTRODUCTION TO INNOVATION EXERCISE Ms. Rachelle Koudelik-Jones Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Ms. Carol Rowlett Coordinator of Research and Assessment

INNOVATION EXERCISE Data Trends 2017 Summit Innovation Exercise Outcomes 2018 Summit Innovation Exercise Goals and Overview

Fall FTE Trends

Program Placed Annual Enrollment Source: SIS

Source: Public High School Completion Projections for the Virginia Western Community College Service Region – Prepared by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service (UVA)

2017 INNOVATION EXERCISE OUTCOMES See “Suggestion Status Summary – January 2018” handout on tables. Some of the big changes related to Summit recommendations: 24/7 Student Services Support Center Curriculum Advisory Committees are becoming more prominent Career info on program webpages Class scheduling was reviewed, to ensure courses are available when needed Programs shortened, where appropriate

INNOVATION EXERCISE GOALS & OVERVIEW Facilitator at each table Choose a recorder Make sure your table number is on all of your notes.

INNOVATION EXERCISE GOALS & OVERVIEW We are viewing college processes through the lens of the ADULT STUDENT. However - Structure your solutions based on success for ALL OF OUR STUDENTS wherever possible.

Ms. Rachelle Koudelik-Jones and Ms. Carol Rowlett PART 1: BIG PICTURE Big Picture discussions are not restricted to your table topic. Ms. Rachelle Koudelik-Jones and Ms. Carol Rowlett

PART 1: BIG PICTURE See Part 1 Template. Across ALL ASPECTS of the college: What steps should we take next to improve the enrollment and success of adult students? Mark the top priority.

Mark the most critical step EXAMPLE PART 1: BIG PICTURE ACTION PLAN What steps does Virginia Western need to take to increase the enrollment and success of adult students? Be specific. Step # Description Mark the most critical step 1 Involve local employers more in curriculum development. Invite them to be guest lecturers on needed skills.   2 Advertise in ways that are appealing to potential adult students. Have posters in libraries and bars. X 3 Make the campus physically more adult-friendly. Have bus service from North campus to South campus. 4 Provide more online classes, particularly in high-wage jobs such as brain surgery. 5 Provide more evening student support, including clowns.

INNOVATION EXERCISE PART 1: REPORT OUT Ms. Rachelle Koudelik-Jones and Ms. Carol Rowlett

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INNOVATION EXERCISE PART 2: TOPIC DETAIL Ms. Rachelle Koudelik-Jones and Ms. Carol Rowlett

PART 2: TABLE TOPICS See Part 2 Template. Consider the recommendations and initiatives for your table topic. What steps should we take next? What resources will be needed for that step? Personnel, professional development, etc.

PART 2: TABLE TOPICS Note that these topics are wide-ranging. You may want to build separate plans to address various aspects.

MAJOR ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Academics: Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Community Interactions: Involving employers and community agencies in student success Recruitment: Ways to supplement the marketing campaign Support Services: Advising and Career Services

MAJOR ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION What are we missing from current initiatives? How easy is it for students to access and use what we currently provide?

Ms. Marilyn Herbert-Ashton WRAP UP/CONCLUSION Ms. Marilyn Herbert-Ashton

Facilitators: Turn in all Part 1 and Part 2 plans. Make sure your table number is on all plans.

All plans will be: Processed by the Institutional Effectiveness Office (IEO) Reviewed by the facilitators for accuracy Posted to the Success 2021 website Used in planning to improve our college!