Online Degree Overview Development to Implementation July 8, 2013

Presentation Overview Recap Online Program – Overview – Curriculum – On-campus Program – Structure – Oversight – Admission – Administration 2

Recap A History of Part-Time Studies College Comparisons 3

Online Program Overview Administered through PTS Adult transfer program 120 credit degree program Exemplifying the Villanova Experience BA versus BIS Initially providing two majors – Media and Technology – Leadership Accelerated eight-week term Synchronous and asynchronous delivery Offered in addition to existing on campus program Adult students choose campus or online: no combination 4

Core Curriculum Comparison The online and on-campus BA degrees require 40 courses of 3 or more credits. Each program has 16 core courses Initial plan is to offer online BA degree with similar core requirements and courses to meet the needs of the adult learner 5

Core Curriculum Comparison College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 16 courses, 50 credits Part-Time Division 16 courses; 48 credits ACS 1000 PHI 1000 THL 1000 ETH 2050 (or approved substitution such as PHI 2180 for CSC related major) Sophomore Lit & Writing HIS Core HIS course HIS Core HIS course Math or StatisticsMAT 1260 Social Science Fine ArtsFine Arts (Theater, Film, Literature) Advanced THL course numbered 2000 or higher Advanced THL course numbered 2000 or higher Science with Lab (4 credits)Science (non-lab course) Science with Lab (4 credits)Science (non-lab course) Foreign Language (intermediate)Foreign Language Intro Level or approved substitute (Culture, Lit in Translation, etc) Foreign Language (intermediate)Foreign Language Intro Level or approved substitute (Culture, Lit in Translation, etc) ACS 1001Not Required COM 1100 or Both core curriculum’s require students take at least two courses designated as “diversity.” Students are required to select one course in two of the three areas defined in the Enchiridion.

Curriculum and Electives Proposal calls for the initial development of 40 courses. Depending upon the student’s chosen major and transfer credits – the number of electives to be completed at Villanova for the degree will vary. The curriculum requires students complete: 12 electives (Media & Technology) 14 electives (Leadership) Students will have a variety of elective options. The Elective breakdown includes social science, humanities, science, fine arts, and business courses. 7

Media & Technology Comprised of digital media, electronic publishing, film and video technology, media formats, internet, web development and design, multimedia software, and much more, Media & Technology covers the theories, techniques, and best practices that govern the effective design of interactive and engaging digital media across multiple delivery platforms. The major prepares students to work in areas such as web design, web development, multimedia, interactive marketing, and social media marketing. Major Courses CSC Computing and the Web CSC Computing with Images CSC Web Devel & Tech I CSC Web Devel & Tech II CSC Emerging Technology Trends MIS Enabling Tech in E-Business MIS Database Management CSC 4710 – Info Systems Proj. Mgmt. MKT Interactive Marketing COM Theories of Visual Com & Culture COM Theories of Mass Communication COM Media & Technology

Leadership Studies Leadership Studies has a focus on ethics in leadership. Specific areas of study include globalization, scientific and social change, technological advances and workforce diversity. Students are taught to understand and influence diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders, lead and manage ethically, lead in a global environment, recognize how political and social issues interact with one's organization, operate in evolving environments, develop a high level of personal adaptability, learn from experience and modify plans as needed, and quickly resolve complex problems by perceiving relationships among multiple, disparate issues. Major Courses LDR Foundations of Leadership LDR Strategic Planning for Leaders LDR Leadership & Community LDR Leadership & Technology LDR Ethics & Leadership PSY Industrial/Organizationl Psy COM Spec Top in Interpersonal Org. Organizational Communication Leadership in a Borderless Economy Negotiation and Decision Making LDR Leadership Capstone Course

On-Campus Part-Time Program The on-campus Part-Time Studies degree program will not be eliminated. – The on-campus program for the four majors (Media and Technology, Leadership Studies, Information Systems and General Studies), which only adult students can complete, will have the modifications of the online program. – Students in all other BA programs will not have the modifications given to students taking the online program. 10

Course Development Schedule Courses listed are placeholders and will depend on available faculty and department interest. Fall IFall IISpring ISpring IISummer ISummer IIFall I SOC 1500ACS 1000PHI 1000MAT 1260ETH 2050HIS (core course)PA 1050 THL 1000PSY 1000 ENG (Soph Lit & Writing)COM 1100Foreign Language 1Foreign Language 2Science (core course) CSC 1020MIS 2030CSC 2025ECO 1001CSC 4710Upper Level HistoryCOM 3352 CSC 1040CSC 2020MIS3030CSC 3070MKT 1137Science (core course)COM 2300 LDR 2000LDR2020LDR2040COM 3490* MKT 2290 LDR2010LDR2030PSY2700COM 3490*LDR 5000COM 2340 Required for Media & Technology Major Required for Leadership Major * - Three COM 3490 courses are required for completion of the Leadership Major. Two will be developed for Spring II and one for Summer I

Villanova Authority Structure The current authority structure for Part-Time Studies and the relationship to the colleges offering courses and programs in that division will remain the same. The chair of the Computing Science Department, which is associated with the Media and Technology program, will coordinate that major. An appropriate coordinator for the Leadership major will be determined in the near future. Part-Time Studies, under Dr. Stokes’s direction, will seek the guidance, support and direction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the College deans for the online degree program. 12

Villanova Authority Structure Dr. Stokes will direct the planning and launch of the online program. At Villanova, Dr. Stokes has also served as the Program Director for the Human Resource Development online program from the planning in 2008 through the launch in March 2010 and continues to direct the 600+ student program today. In addition, he has taught a online Psychology class for the past 13 years and given presentations to faculty about teaching online at Hofstra University, Fairfield University, Arcadia University and University of Richmond. 13

Faculty Involvement Participation of full-time faculty to design or teach in the program is voluntary. Faculty teaching a course designed by another faculty member must use the course materials as designed, which helps ensure quality and consistency across sections. With the Department Chair’s approval, a full- time faculty may teach in the online program as part of his/her teaching load. 14

Applicant Evaluation Part-Time Studies staff will review and evaluate the applicant materials for admission, as is currently the case for the campus programs. Student evaluation criteria will include a review of an application, all previous college transcripts, and high school transcripts. 15

Admissions Process Admission documents gathered by University Alliance Applications reviewed by Part-Time Studies Admission documents: – Application with fee – High school and college transcripts – TOEFL where applicable – Proof of age 16

Admission Requirements Minimum Requirements: – Adults, 22 years of age and older – At least 15 transferable college credits – Minimum GPA of 3.0 – TOEFL where applicable 17

Strategic Issues Assessment of Prior Learning Veterans Affairs Community College Relationships Program Size 18

Value to Villanova University National recognition Greater diversity Courses designed by Villanova University faculty Villanova will be continuing its mission to serve the adult learner Flipped Classroom Model – Synchronous classroom requirement allows for student interaction – Asynchronous lectures/discussions expand classroom experience 19

In Conclusion The vision is to have a nationally recognized, rigorous, high quality, student-centered academic program for adult learners. 20