MCCVLC – Providing Educational Access, Anytime, Anywhere MACRAO Summer Summit 2012 June 21, 2012 Bay City, MI

 The Michigan Community College Virtual Learning Collaborative (MCCVLC) What is it all about?  Partnerships  Services for Members  The MCCVLC website  Question & Answer

A project which allows students from anywhere in Michigan to take any one of the over 2100 courses from the on-line catalog; courses which may be offered by one of the 26 “Provider” community colleges… with the support of their “Home” college.

 MCCA Statewide Community College Services Task Force formed in July 1995  Task Force Report delivered March 1996 ◦ 50% Area of State and 20% of Population underserved ◦ Access – Hallmark of community colleges  Financial accessibility  Academic accessibility  Geographic accessibility

 Focus on the learner and services required for success in a virtual environment  Will NOT become the 29th community college in Michigan  MCCVLC organization will remain small  Maximize choices for learners

“To connect the teaching and student support capacity of participating Michigan community colleges so that learners and clients can access affordable, high-quality learning opportunities whenever and wherever desired.”

 Instruction from provider college  Students enrolling in virtual courses maintain strong association with the home college ◦ Student support services ◦ Maintain permanent transcript ◦ Library resources ◦ Test proctoring ◦ Financial Aid The Model

 MCCA Board of Directors establishes policy  Memorandum of Understanding ◦ Articulation agreement ◦ Financial Aid consortium agreement ◦ Common tuition / revenue sharing  FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)  Accrediting agency (North Central Association)  MCCVLC Advisory Council – Staff of member institutions advise on operational issues.

 Involvement of all 28 member colleges  Communication & collaboration among presidents and trustees  All colleges represented  Formal Agreements ◦ Memorandum of Understanding ◦ Online Course Development Guidelines/Rubric ◦ Program Agreement form

 Memorandum of Understanding/Affiliate Members ◦ Grand Valley State University (College of Health Professions) ◦ Lawrence Technological University  MACRAO ◦ Michigan Transfer Network

 Professional Development ◦ Webinars ◦ Workshops  Resume Bank  Quality Course Assurance Program  Accessibility Resources – Project GOALS  Virtual World/Second Life  Online Teacher Certification Courses  Membership Surveys  State Authorization Project  MCCVLC – HLC Accreditation Project  Grants for Program Development/Student Services  ‘Test the Water’ Pilot Projects

  Course Catalog  Help Center ◦ Are You Ready for Online Learning? ◦ Time Management ◦ Technology Requirements  FAQs  Enroll in Courses

  About MCCVLC  Curriculum Development  Professional Development  Administrative Menu

 Great student demand exists for online programming  Online courses are pedagogically sound  Current technology tools ensure quality programming  Many capable faculty teaching online  Collaborative approach is workable

 Integrate online programming into long- term curriculum plans  Baccalaureate completion programs  Open Entry/Open Exit and Flex Start courses  Just-in-time modularized training  Non-credit industry certifications

 The MCCVLC Next Generation Task Force: ◦ To determine the type and extent of currently provided services of the MCCVLC. ◦ To investigate the need for improvement in current services and expansion of services. ◦ To recommend the best methods for expanding and improving services of the MCCVLC. ◦ Define outcomes that provide substantive value for students and member institutions.

Ronda Edwards Executive Director – MCCVLC

MCCVLC – Providing Educational Access, Anytime, Anywhere MACRAO Summer Summit 2012 June 21, 2012 Bay City, MI