Prior to Redesign: PLATO Learning ( Academic Systems) software 4 courses, 4 instructors, 35 students per course $49 cost-per-student

Reason for Redesign: PLATO Learning ( Academic Systems) “Intelligent” software Low retention rate – 57% Faculty role was mostly clerical

Redesign Plan PLATO Learning (Academic Systems) “Intelligent” software 4 sections of 1 course, 1 instructor, 100 students Course Assistant

Redesign Outcomes Reduced costs: $49 to $31 (37%) Slightly improved completion rate: 59% to 64.8% (9.8%) Student achievement not compromised Improved faculty role

Current Status “Intelligent” software (MyMathLab) 1 faculty member to 50 students (when enrollment allows) Institutionalized course assistant role into Instructional HelpDesk Math tutoring 24/7 via Smarthinking