Sentiment: 1 An Education Partnership Focused on Employees State of Washington Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Agenda 1. Team Introductions © 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.2 3. Value Proposition – An investment in Education Builds the Workforce & Leadership of the Future 4. Focused on Washington’s Employees – How Do We Do It? 5. The Future is Now – The State of Washington and UOPX Initiative 6. Questions/Comments 2. Building a Strong Relationship with Washington DOP and UOPX

State of Washington DOP & UOPX 3© 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.

Value Proposition: Investment in Education Builds the Workforce & Leadership of Tomorrow The Issue: Rapid advancements in society and work fueled by technology are creating new pressure on employers and educators to change. These pressures include an increased demand for an educated and skilled workforce, technology relevancy, and a propensity for lifelong learning. The Research Institute Study: Return on Educational Investment for Specific Academic Degrees Research Focus: To provide more precise information on the value of a college degree, researchers sought to determine the return on educational investment (ROEI) for specific academic and professional disciplines: business, computer science/management information systems, healthcare support, nursing, elementary education, and engineering. 4© 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.

Value Proposition: Investment in Education Builds the Workforce & Leadership of Tomorrow The Findings: Published 7/29/11. findings suggest that nontraditional students may receive important financial momentum by continuing to work while attending college—enabling them to earn while they learn.: Business: Traditional business graduates were anticipated to receive between 15% to 21% ROEI, and nontraditional graduates were expected to have returns between 28% and 43%. Computer science/management information systems: Traditional graduates can expect to realize a 16% to 24% ROEI on bachelor’s degrees in these fields. The ROEI of nontraditional graduates was predicted to be between 26% and 49%. Elementary education: Traditional elementary education degree holders were predicted to realize an average 9% ROEI. Nontraditional graduates were forecasted to earn an ROEI up to 18%. Engineering: Depending on their specific field (e.g., petroleum, chemical, computer, civil or engineering technology), traditional engineering graduates were predicted to receive an ROEI ranging from 19% to 29%. Nontraditional graduates’ ROEI was expected to range from 34% to 53%. 5© 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.

University of Phoenix – State of WA Employees A partnership model to meet today’s challenges 6 Research & Thought Leadership Tailored Employer Services Personalized Learning and Support Academic Excellence © 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved. Education Partners

© 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved. Research & Thought Leadership Tailored Service Suite Personalized Learning and Support Academic Excellence Education Partners University of Phoenix Personalized learning and support 7

Personalized online learning environment with more than 20 degree programs and 50 concentrations available 24/7 availability Small classes of students, networked across country Small student faculty ratio Advanced tools & systems for success: o A large digital library o Academic assistance & mentoring o PhoenixConnect sm Academic Social Network o eCampus learning platform o Adaptive personalized learning o Mobile eCampus access Personalized Learning and Support A leader in online learning 8 Personalized online learning © 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.

Our resources eBook collections Simulations Virtual organizations Center for Writing Excellence Writepoint  Plagiarism checker Tutor review Center for Mathematics Excellence Running Start Dissertation services Online academic support Self-assessments University Library Full integration of technology 1,683 courses electronically enabled o Electronic textbooks o Electronic articles o University of Phoenix owned writings o Discussion questions o Web links 255 courses use simulations 400 courses use virtual organizations 103 courses have web tutorials 100 courses use electronic portfolios Nursing simulations Personalized Learning and Support: Our technology backbone © 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved. 9

Personalized Learning and Support: Your employee’s personal graduation team Enrollment Advisor — sets path to fulfill educational goals by enrolling and helping with forms and requirements; the “go-to” person for questions about the University and student life Academic Advisor — advises on program of choice and also helps set student’s schedule based on degree requirements Finance Advisor — advises on the Tuition Assistance Plan as well as other alternative funding resources if necessary Dedicated Graduation Team Every step of the way – from pre-enrollment through graduation © 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.10

Personalized Learning and Support: Tools to help your employees succeed 11 University Orientation A three-week, no charge, non-credit workshop that provides them with information to help them make the right decision about their academic future and the tools to help them succeed. First Year Sequence An innovative series of courses that put your employees in real-world settings where they explore problem solving, current social, political and business issues, and learn to improve their communication skills. Centers for Writing and Math Excellence Services to help students boost their writing and math skills through feedback sessions and online tutorials. © 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Future is Now – The State of Washington and UOPX Initiative 12© 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved. Tuition Reduction Covers State of Washington Employees, Cities, Towns, Political Sub-Divisions & K-20 Personalized Service –Washington-based UOPX Support Ground Campuses (Seattle [Tukwila], Tacoma, Bellevue, Lynwood) Student Resource Centers (Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver) WorkForce Solutions Field Team (George Twiss – Sammamish, Adam Peters – Olympia, Bob Davis – Bellevue, Bruce Higdon – Federal Way, Constance Kronlund – Puyallup, Giselle Stewart – Renton, John Pittman – Bellevue, Kari Dickerson – Issaquah, Maria Burrows – Federal Way) –Client Package

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