1. Degree Network System Webinar: Aviation Studies-2 Network Development Update
October 24, 2016
SOC is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) through a contract with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). The contract is managed for DoD by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES).
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2. Today’s Presenter SOC Leadership
Lygie Hinkle
Articulation Coordinator
SOC Leadership
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Gerry Walsh, Assistant Director for the Degree Network System
Dr. Kathy Snead, SOC Director

3. Today’s Topics Purpose of the Call for Programs
SOC DNS review process and results
Transfer credit in aviation degree programs
Next steps
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4. Summer 2016 Call for Programs
Reshape and expand the SOC Degree Network System
Integrate new DNS member schools
Develop new Degree Networks
Strengthen targeted existing Degree Networks
Focus on coordinating Degree Networks that have guaranteed course transferability among DNS member schools
Focus on degrees programs that servicemembers are currently enrolled in and those with potential expansion and growth into emerging career fields
Additional SOC DNS info:
Call for Programs disseminated from DoD to all DoD MOU partner institutions. DoD MOU signatory is a key criterion for consideration for DNS membership
54 new institution respondents, 19 current, and 6 prior members
More than 300,000 servicemembers enroll in voluntary education programs while in military; once leave military service, continue their education funded by GI Bill education benefits.

5. Guaranteed Transfer (GT)
Two-way transfer agreements
SOC DNS Course Category Codes
Organizing construct for courses
Grouped by subject area
Focused on major and major-related courses (M/MR)
SOC Degree Networks
Organizing construct for degrees
Grouped by academic program
Established through peer review
SOC DNS Course Circulation
Benefits for military student
Mitigates loss of credit
Provides roadmap and options for degree completion

6. SOC DNS Degree Program Review Process
Address questions
Collect degree information
Academic Policies
Course requirements
Degree Program Submissions
Create M/MR guidelines
Develop course categories
Initial sorting of courses
Network framework (internal)
Engage Subject Matter Experts
M/MR guidelines
Course categories
Course placements
Network framework
Analyze feedback from SMEs
Engage current and potential DNS member schools
Finalize recommendations
M/MR discussion

7. Aviation Studies-2 Network Results
SOC DNS received 17 degree program submissions
Degree program submissions were sorted in to three areas:
Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Management
Aeronautics/Pilot Training
M/MR Guidelines
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Aviation Circular (AC) 147-3B; 50 Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) subjects
Similar to general business with specialized aviation knowledge; 11 subjects
14 CFR Parts 61, 91, and 141; heavily task based
~181 courses compared
38 subjects with some comparability
Ranging from 2-6 potential courses per subject
Some examples:
Basic Electricity – 6 courses
Pilot Ground – 5 courses
Communication and Navigation Systems – 4 courses
Weight and Balance – 3 courses
Airframe Inspection – 2 courses
14 CFR parts specifics: Part 61 - Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors; Part 91 - General Operating and Flight Rules; Part Pilot Schools

8. Transfer Credit in Aviation
How do you evaluate military credit at your institution?
How do you evaluate peer institution’s courses for transfer?
What factors are you reviewing? Clock versus credit hours?
Does your institution require that certain measures are met prior to pursuing a degree?
FAA Airframe & Powerplant license?
FAA Pilot requirements?
What else would you propose for inclusion in the M/MR guidelines?
Are there Gen Ed courses that you might consider major/major-related? Physics? Maths? Thermodynamics?

9. Next Steps Transcribe and disseminate feedback from today’s webinar
Links to playback and the slides from this webinar will be provided via a follow-up
Notes from transfer discussion will be available for webinar participants
Collect additional feedback from current and potential DNS member schools
Questionnaire sent to institutions, along with evaluation form for today’s webinar
Opportunity for Aviation Studies-2 Advisory Group
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