1. STRATEGIC
PLANNING
SUMMIT
March 16, 2018

2. Ms. Marilyn Herbert-Ashton Vice President of Institutional Advancement
WELCOME AND OVERVIEW
Ms. Marilyn Herbert-Ashton
Vice President of Institutional Advancement

3. To become the institution of choice for attracting and supporting adult learners.

4. ADULT LEARNER OVERVIEW
Dr. Milan Hayward
Vice President of Workforce Development Services

5. Who Are They?

6. Adult Learning Theory
Individuals progress from dependence toward self-direction as they mature
Experience is a rich and growing learning resource
Adult readiness to learn is related to the responsibilities of his or her developmental level
Adults are more concerned with solving problems than with subjects
Internal motivators are more effective than external
Adults need to know why they must learn what they are invited or required to learn

7. Adult Learning Projects

8. What Do You Know?

9. Five Ways to Earn College Credit
Transfer credit from another institution
2. Credit by examination
3. Credit for evaluated training (and credentials)
4. Portfolio development and assessment
5. Take the class!

10. PLA/CPL Resources

11. Sample AL360 (ALFI) Findings
PLA/CPL options need to become transparent
Curriculum needs to become more relevant to real-life
Curriculum needs to build on what students already know
Need a stronger connection between advising and career goals
Student feedback and inclusion needs to make a difference

12. Refreshments sponsored by the Virginia Western Educational Foundation.
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Refreshments sponsored by the Virginia Western Educational Foundation.

13. INTRODUCTION TO INNOVATION EXERCISE
Ms. Rachelle Koudelik-Jones
Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
and
Ms. Carol Rowlett
Coordinator of Research and Assessment

14. INNOVATION EXERCISE
Data Trends
2017 Summit Innovation Exercise Outcomes
2018 Summit Innovation Exercise Goals and Overview

15. Fall FTE Trends

16. Program Placed Annual Enrollment
Source: SIS

17. Source: Public High School Completion Projections for the Virginia Western Community College Service Region – Prepared by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service (UVA)

18. 2017 INNOVATION EXERCISE OUTCOMES
See “Suggestion Status Summary – January 2018” handout on tables.
Some of the big changes related to Summit recommendations:
24/7 Student Services Support Center
Curriculum Advisory Committees are becoming more prominent
Career info on program webpages
Class scheduling was reviewed, to ensure courses are available when needed
Programs shortened, where appropriate

19. INNOVATION EXERCISE GOALS & OVERVIEW
Facilitator at each table
Choose a recorder
Make sure your table number is on all of your notes.

20. INNOVATION EXERCISE GOALS & OVERVIEW
We are viewing college processes through the lens of the ADULT STUDENT.
However - Structure your solutions based on success for ALL OF OUR STUDENTS wherever possible.

21. Ms. Rachelle Koudelik-Jones and Ms. Carol Rowlett
PART 1: BIG PICTURE
Big Picture discussions are not restricted to your table topic.
Ms. Rachelle Koudelik-Jones and Ms. Carol Rowlett

22. PART 1: BIG PICTURE See Part 1 Template.
Across ALL ASPECTS of the college:
What steps should we take next to improve the enrollment and success of adult students?
Mark the top priority.

23. Mark the most critical step
EXAMPLE
PART 1: BIG PICTURE ACTION PLAN
What steps does Virginia Western need to take to increase the enrollment and success of adult students? Be specific.
Step #
Description
Mark the most critical step 1
Involve local employers more in curriculum development. Invite them to be guest lecturers on needed skills. 2
Advertise in ways that are appealing to potential adult students. Have posters in libraries and bars. X 3
Make the campus physically more adult-friendly. Have bus service from North campus to South campus. 4
Provide more online classes, particularly in high-wage jobs such as brain surgery. 5
Provide more evening student support, including clowns.

24. INNOVATION EXERCISE PART 1: REPORT OUT
Ms. Rachelle Koudelik-Jones and Ms. Carol Rowlett

25. Refreshments sponsored by the Virginia Western Educational Foundation.
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Refreshments sponsored by the Virginia Western Educational Foundation.

26. INNOVATION EXERCISE PART 2: TOPIC DETAIL
Ms. Rachelle Koudelik-Jones and Ms. Carol Rowlett

27. PART 2: TABLE TOPICS See Part 2 Template.
Consider the recommendations and initiatives for your table topic.
What steps should we take next?
What resources will be needed for that step? Personnel, professional development, etc.

28. PART 2: TABLE TOPICS Note that these topics are wide-ranging.
You may want to build separate plans to address various aspects.

29. MAJOR ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Academics: Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Community Interactions: Involving employers and community agencies in student success
Recruitment: Ways to supplement the marketing campaign
Support Services: Advising and Career Services

30. MAJOR ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
What are we missing from current initiatives?
How easy is it for students to access and use what we currently provide?

31. Ms. Marilyn Herbert-Ashton
WRAP UP/CONCLUSION
Ms. Marilyn Herbert-Ashton

32. Facilitators: Turn in all Part 1 and Part 2 plans.
Make sure your table number is on all plans.

33. All plans will be:
Processed by the Institutional Effectiveness Office (IEO)
Reviewed by the facilitators for accuracy
Posted to the Success 2021 website
Used in planning to improve our college!