1. The Intellectual and Leadership Center of the Air Force
AWC
Overview
We make a difference…
Col Steve Visco
AWC/DL
one student at a time
A/O 30 Jun 2007

2. Distance Learning Current Curriculum - 16th Edition
Launched Jan 06; focus on senior leader issues
Prerequisite Elective
Four electives available entirely online
10-lessons each
Multiple-choice exam
Two Core Curriculum courses:
Institutional Leadership course (IL)
International Security / Foundations of Warfighting course (IS/FW)
27 lessons total
IL evaluation: leadership writing assignment (senior mentor) + short-answer written exam
IS/FW evaluation: multiple-choice exam
C2 of Air and Space Forces Doctrine refresher module delivered online
Pass / Fail multiple-choice exam (self critiquing)
A/O 30 Jun 2007

3. Distance Learning Curriculum Delivery
Prerequisite Elective
Entirely online
Multiple-choice exam via Student Information System (SIS)
Two Core Curriculum courses:
Book mailing for each course
Includes CD with video taped resident lectures
All material also available online
All evaluations via SIS
Upload writing assignment
Short-answer exam
Multiple-choice exam
C2 of Air and Space Forces online
Multiple-choice exam (self critiquing) online
Reported to SIS
A/O 30 Jun 2007

4. Distance Learning Authorized Personnel
19 Total
Enlisted 5 11 3
19 Personnel:
Col Visco (Dean)
Lt Col Howard (Chf, DLO—Retiring Sep 07)
Lt Col Triesler (Chf, DLS)
Lt Col Veazie (Faculty Advisor, DLS)
Lt Col Holt (Faculty Advisor, DLS)
Lt Col Pennell (Faculty Advisor, DLS)
Lt Col Gunn (Faculty Advisor, DLS)
Lt Col Gunnoe (Faculty Advisor, DLS)
Lt Col Carswell (Faculty Advisor, DLS)
Mr. Robinson (Faculty Advisor, DLS)
Lt Col Lay (Ch, DLT-retiring Dec 07)
Lt Col Carlin (DLT)
SSgt Turner (NCOIC, DLT)
Mr. Lapine (DLT)
TSgt Householder (NCOIC, DLS)
SSgt Myles (DLS)
SrA Spivey (DLS)
A1C Pugh (DLS)
Ms Ashley (Secretary)
Civilians
Officers
Fac Advisors: 8 lt cols, 1 civilian (grade papers, curr dev/SME, stud mgmt
Technology: 2 lt cols, 1 enlisted (deleted 1 Oct), 1 civilian
Student Services: 4 enlisted
Dean + secretary
A/O 30 Jun 2007

5. Distance Learning Curriculum Development – 17th Edition
Core Courses (5) and Electives (1) based on Res Program
Mirror as closely as possible – 5 core courses
Foundations of Strategy and Leadership
National Security Decision Making
Global Security
Joint Military Operations I / II
Each core course: 12 lessons; approximately 900 pages
Delete book readings; find suitable substitute
Copyright costs / approval process
More comprehensive course / lesson introductions
Mix of short answer test / essays
8 electives, all online, 10 lessons, 500 pages, short answer
Curriculum Developer: Lt Col PhD / SDE grad / reservist
Faculty Advisors are SMEs for courses; assist with introductions
Integrated course brief with resident school to Commandant
A/O 30 Jun 2007

6. Distance Learning Students
~ 6,000 Students Worldwide
2,887 Graduates in 2006
1,586 Graduates as of 30 Jun 07
650:1 Student-faculty Ratio
$30 Per Student Per Year
$200K Total Program Cost
Methods of Enrollment:
Student-Led Seminar: 10+ months
Students must individually accomplish
requirements
Correspondence: months
Guard / Reserve Seminar: 2 per year
656:1 ratio reflects 9 faculty members supporting 5,902 students
A/O 30 Jun 2007

7. Distance Learning Initiatives
Senior Mentor
C2 of Air and Space Forces Doctrine Refresher
More to follow: Warfighter Developmental Education (WDE)
Air Reserve Component Seminar
Language: Rosetta Stone beginning 1 Oct
250 licenses until 31 Jul 08
Replaces elective if successfully completed within time limit
Culture: Cross Cultural Leadership Simulation
Requirement to graduate
17th Edition launch Spring-Summer ’08
Resolves most PAJE SAV issues, except interaction, faculty qual / #s
Migrate to course format rather than entire editions
Requires resident school stability
656:1 ratio reflects 9 faculty members supporting 5,902 students
A/O 30 Jun 2007

8. Distance Learning Students Faculty Summary 9 Total Civilians Civilians
Air Force
Guard & Reserve
Active Duty
Sister
Service
Civilians
Other 5%
14% 1%
20%
60%
Civilians
Officers 8 1
Faculty
9 Total
Students
Fills SDE requirement for those unable to attend
in residence
Open enrollment~ 6,000 students enrolled
~2,500+ graduates yearly
New 17th Edition being developed (Spring 08 release)
More closely mirrors Resident Program
Increased rigor
A/O 30 Jun 2007

9. QUESTIONS?