1. TAACCCT Tales Prior Learning: From Capacity Building to Sustainability.

2. Moderator:
Aparna Darisipudi, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

3. Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT)
TAACCCT is an investment of
impacting 62% of the nation’s community colleges.
Design innovative and effective programs that address specific industry needs and lead to improved learning, completion and career outcomes for TAA- eligible workers and other adults.

4. SkillsCommons: TAACCCT Library of Free OER

5. Presenters
Douglas L. Flor, Program Director, TAACCCT Grant, Community College of Rhode Island Lisa J. Robichaud, Prior Learning Coordinator, Community College of Rhode Island Cecile Roberti, Department Chair, Business Administration, Community College of Rhode Island

6. Community College of Rhode Island by the numbers
~15,000 Students (9,000 FTE)
~4,500 are Full-time
~60% are Female
~38% are Minority
~95% are In-state
~37% are Age 25 or Older
80+ Degree and Certificate Programs
90% of Graduates are Employed

7. Poll
Given the information in the previous slide about CCRI, how many students do you think were taking advantage of Accelerated Pathways?
3224
1658
1145
668

8. CCRI Video
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9. Initial Challenges Steps to Building Capacity: Gap Analysis
Evaluate the process
Were all Accelerated Pathways in place
Are all stakeholders represented
What did our Policy say
Departmental Assessments

10. Initial Challenge - Gap Analysis

11. YES AWARD CREDIT Ineligible NO
Advisor
provides student with feedback on possible prior learning opportunities
Take CLEP, DSST, or UExcel Exam
Is a CLEP, DSST, or UExcel Exam
Available? PL
Portfolio Assessment
YES
AWARD
CREDIT
Ineligible NO
Departmental Challenge Test (DST)
DCT
Available
Pass DCT
Pass
Demonstration
Require
Student meets with Dept Chair regarding PL – Portfolio
Assessment
The PL Portfolio Assessment and DCT process is managed via
Academic Departments and SMEs designated by Department Chairs

12. Accelerated Pathways and Prior Learning
GED College Ready +
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Transfer & Reverse Transfer
CLEP & DSST Exams
UExcel Exams
DoD SOC Program
Military Credit for PL
Corporate & Professional Training
Standardized Credit Awards
Departmental Challenge Tests
PL Portfolio Assessments

13. GED College Ready Plus, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DoD Sevicemembers Opportunity College (DoD SOC), and DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST)
American Council on Education (ACE) recommended credit transcripts regarding Professional, Military, and Corporate, and Training Programs, as well as some UExcel® exams
Corporate & Professional Training not recognized by ACE, Standardized Credit Awards, Departmental Challenge Tests, some UExcel® exams, Prior Learning Assessments (PLA)
Accelerated pathway options that have the least recognition for transfer of credit
Accelerated pathways that have the broadest recognition for transfer of credit
Accelerated pathway options that have broad recognition for transfer of credit

14. Prior Learning Policy at CCRI
At CCRI, the processes and procedures regarding the recognition, evaluation of prior learning, and awarding of college level credit shall be:
structured and implemented to maintain the institution’s need to validate both the educational level and quality of the learning
in compliance with state and federal legislation, as well as standards for regional and program accreditation
proactive and highly visible via college media and marketing efforts, promoted well within and across the institution, and be accessible to all prospective and admitted students
in the best long term interest of the student and recorded on their transcript such that the student, should they choose to extend their learning to other institutions, both within the state of Rhode Island or across the United States, will experience the least likelihood for loss of credits
applied towards specific courses offered within a degree or certificate program at CCRI
monitored and evaluated such that obstacles and roadblocks to accelerated pathways are removed and that the process and procedures for awarding prior learning credit are found to be effective in meeting the needs of all stakeholders, especially those of the students

15. Departmental Assessment
Course
National
Exam Only
*Portfolio Accepted
ACCT 1010 – Financial Accounting
CLEP
ACCT 1020 – Managerial Accounting X
ACCT 1030 – Computerized Accounting
ACCT 1500 – Personal Income Taxes
ACCT 2010 – Intermediate Accounting I No
ACCT 2020 – Intermediate Accounting II

16. Departmental Assessment
Course
National
Exam Only
*Portfolio Accepted
BUSN 1000 – Workplace Relationships X
BUSN 1010 – Introduction to Business
DSST
BUSN 1020 – Marketing Communications
BUSN 1040 – Personal Finance
BUSN 1050 – Small Business Administration
BUSN 1060 – Leadership Development No
BUSN 1110 – Sales
BUSN 1130 – Advertising Principles
BUSN 1150 – Introduction to International Business
BUSN 1220 – Quick Books Computer Application
BUSN 2050 – Principles of Management
CLEP
BUSN 2060 – Principles of Marketing
BUSN 2070 – Management Strategy
BUSN 2100 – Entrepreneurship Capstone
BUSN 2110 – Money & Banking
BUSN 2120 – Investments
BUSN 2160 – Management and Labor Relations
UEXCEL
BUSN 2350 – Human Resources Management
DSST/UEXCEL

17. Departmental Assessment
BUSN 1000: Workplace Relationship Skills - 3 Credits
Critical to success in the workplace is the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates and both internal and external customers. This course guides students in developing interpersonal skills and strategies to manage their work lives. Lecture: 3 hours
Upon successful completion of the following course, students should be able to:
Examine and developed a strategy for improving interpersonal job-oriented skills as it relates to individual career interests.
Demonstrate an understanding of “soft skills” and their importance in achieving career success.
Work effectively as a team member.
Prepare career related documents.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.

18. Departmental Assessment
#1 “Examine and developed a strategy for improving interpersonal job-oriented skills as it relates to individual career interests.”
Have you had the opportunity to assess your strengths and/or weaknesses related to interpersonal job-oriented skills?
If so, please describe the context in which this assessment occurred.
What did you learn about your skills and related importance of mastering these skills in your chosen career?
If you were interviewing for a position, how would you respond to the following questions:
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
How have you enhanced your strengths and/or weaknesses? Please be specific as to the steps you may have taken; provide a context for when you may have seen improvement.

19. FA Videos Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate
GED College Ready Plus
CLEP & DSST Exams
UExcel Exams
Departmental Challenge Exams
Military
DoD SOC
Standardized Credit Awards
Portfolio Assessments

20. Old Process New Process New Prior Learning Coordinator Position
Centralized Process
Complete Process
Efficient Process
Proactive Process
Decentralized Process
Incomplete Process
Fragmented Process
Reactive Process

21. Prior Learning Accelerator

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43. Benefits

46. Technical Studies Video
Brian the Navy Hull Mechanic

47. Questions and Resources
Contact: Lisa Robichaud, M.Ed.
Prior Learning Coordinator
400 East Avenue
Warwick, RI
(401)

48. For more information please visit the StoryTelling IMPACTcommunity at
Want to tell your TAACCCT project's story to a national audience?
Visit the Connect Center on SkilllsCommons at connect.skillscommons.org
For more information please contact:
Maria Fieth