Program Planning and Implementation Track

Sponsored by Wiley University Services

Tuesday, April 12

3:00 PM	Concurrent Sessions
	Community-Engaged Program Development: The Process for Developing a New Masters in Community Leadership Program Planning and Implementation \| Applied \| Yucatan This session will discuss, through a program development lens, the context for the creation of UMBC’s Master of Professional Studies in Community Leadership, the unique development process, and the initial outcomes. This interactive discussion will be led by two experienced program development staff members who worked with an interdisciplinary group of faculty members, community partners, and UMBC’s community-focused Shriver Center to develop this new and innovative graduate program. Allison Jones, University of Maryland Baltimore County Christopher Steele, University of Maryland Baltimore County Moderator: Kelley Brandt, Boise State University The Why and How of Adopting a “Skills” Framework Program Planning and Implementation \| Strategic \| Coronado CD We’ve heard about the tug-of-war between skills and degrees, read the surveys from learners saying they want “Skills”, and seen Fortune 500 corporations scale their learning partnerships to develop their workforce. In this session we will contextualize the opportunities a “Skills” framework unlocks as well as how institutions have implemented and executed against successful initiatives. Jacque Varsalona, Wilmington University Morgan Halpert, Emsi Burning Glass Jennifer Lasater, Purdue University Global Moderator: Kim Luzius, University of Michigan
4:15 PM	Concurrent Sessions
	Shark Tank: Would you invest in this online program expansion initiative? Program Planning and Implementation \| Strategic \| Yucatan During this interactive presentation, you will participate in a Shark-Tank role play to evaluate an idea for expanding the number of online programs offered at a university and asked to invest in the entrepreneurial concept. Through the magic of time travel, you will see the results of the investment decision five years later. Finally, you will hear lessons learned from Boise State University’s experience with an online program expansion initiative, share insights based on your similar experiences, and assist with identifying key success factors for implementing an initiative like this. Christine Bauer, Boise State University Kelley Brandt, Boise State University Moderator: Alissa Oleck, University of Wisconsin

Wednesday, April 13

8:15 AM	Concurrent Sessions
	STEM Ready Pathway Program: Create a Program Seamlessly Providing High School Students a Pathway to Achieve a University Degree Program Planning and Implementation \| Applied \| Yucatan This presentation will showcase the collaboration between K-12 and higher education institutions to create a pathway program that seamlessly allows high school juniors a pathway to achieve an undergraduate degree in a STEM major easily accessible within their region. In this session, learn collaborative methods to convene and create new programs from the back-end (data sharing, program architecture, MOU establishment, logic model creation) to the front-line (staffing, marketing, program designing, application tools and selection processes). Sarah Gardenghi, University of Maryland Baltimore County Sara Wells, The Universities at Shady Grove Moderator: Michael Friedman, StraighterLine
9:30 AM	Concurrent Sessions
	USF Online Strategic Approach: Blending credit and industry certs to meet future workforce demand Program Planning and Implementation \| Strategic \| Coronado CD Building a centralized fully online unit to meet the needs of today's learners is an exciting opportunity for USF; however, in this competitive environment we continued to ask the question: "what makes our online offerings unique"? Knowing the strengths of experiential/hands-on learning for both students and employers we developed a strategy to embed real world skills non-credit certification into our fully online credit programs Cynthia DeLuca, University of South Florida Christine Brown, University of South Florida Mark Koulianos, University of South Florida Moderator: Sanam Raza, Springboard SARA Solutions: Resources for Interstate Distance Education Now and in the Future Program Planning and Implementation \| Applied \| Fiesta 7-8 Learn about the array of resources that NC-SARA is making available to colleges and universities to support the growth and quality of interstate distance education programs. From the SARA Source – a new searchable catalog of SARA distance education programs – to NC-SARA’s interactive data dashboards that share publicly available enrollment and out-of-state learning placement data, to resources and events such as the In The Field conference, NC-SARA offers information, insights, and guidance for navigating the universe of SARA. Join us for this interactive tour and discussion about all things SARA. Marianne Boeke, NC-SARA Moderator: Reba-Anna Lee, Northwestern University Research Roundtables [Veracruz C] Moderator: Bruce Etter, UPCEA Engaging Post Traditional Alumni Program Planning and Implementation \| Foundational Non-traditional alumni are under-leveraged and often un-recognized. Explore how Syracuse University is redefining what it means to be a non-traditional alumnus, and how to engage this expanded community through advancement, stewardship, career networking, and leadership. Michael Frasciello, Syracuse University Jeffry Comanici, Syracuse University
12:15 PM	Boxed Lunch Pickup for taking to Network Meetings [Veracruz C]
12:30 PM	Network Lunch Meetings: Spotlight Sessions and Awards
	Program Planning and Implementation Network Award Presentations - Outstanding Program: Noncredit Award Outstanding Program: Credit Award Spotlight Session - How Can You Help Students Grow OUTSIDE of Your Course? Program Planning and Implementation \| Applied \| Yucatan How can we support meaningful engagement opportunities where students apply what they are learning in their courses to the world beyond, accelerating their development and having a deep and lasting impact? Penn State created its Student Engagement Network to do just that! This case study introduces our Student Engagement Network model, highlighting its successful grant program. Join us to learn about the strategies employed, lessons learned, and ways to adapt our work at your institution! Ann Taylor, The Pennsylvania State University Moderator: Sandra von Doetinchem, University of Hawaii
2:00 PM	Concurrent Sessions
	Embracing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Access in the First Year Seminar for Non-traditional Online Learners Program Planning and Implementation \| Applied \| Yucatan What does a first semester experience look like for adult online learners? Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies created its own 2-credit “Orange Immersion” course for our online students that complements a 1-credit first year experience seminar on equity, diversity, inclusion & access. This interactive session will explore our process in thought, design, and delivery of this new online experience and share best practices for institutions considering a first-year seminar for non-traditional online students. Tyler Bell, Syracuse University Ken Cooper, Syracuse University Moderator: Tanya Vincent, Western Kentucky University
3:30 PM	Concurrent Sessions
	Partnerships at Public Universities: A Tale of Two Institutions Program Planning and Implementation \| Applied \| Yucatan For many institutions, the capacity to launch and maintain successful professional programs is more important than ever. This session will explore the potential for regional partnerships and partnerships with third-party providers to support various aspects of professional and continuing education. This roundtable will consider examples of the differing partnering strategies and consider successes and challenges with the approaches. Participants will share their experiences around key themes such as mission alignment, internal governance, and branding/marketing. Robert Squires, Western Washington University Sandra Janusch, University of Washington Keith Kelley, Western Washington University Moderator: Desiree Young, ThriveDX

Thursday, April 14

9:30 AM

Concurrent Sessions

Designing for DE&I: Strategies for Equitable Adult, Continuing and Online Education Programming
Program Planning and Implementation | Strategic | Yucatan
This session will feature leadership from prominent national programs well-known for their focus on adult and continuing education—along with recognized higher education experts—for a lively discussion on how adult, continuing and online education providers can address this new equity imperative.

Richard Senese, Capella University
Thomas Stewart, National University System
Kelly Otter, Georgetown University
Michael Collins, Jobs for the Future

Moderator: Dave Cillay, Washington State University

Poster Sessions

Located in Veracruz C and available for review throughout the conference.

ArcGIS Story Maps: An Innovative Method for Showcasing Continuing Education Program Impacts
Program Planning and Implementation | Applied
This poster presentation will talk about the benefits and capabilities of using ArcGIS Story Maps to communicate and share continuing education program efforts and impacts with key stakeholders such as USDA and NOAA for large multi-disciplinary research projects. It is based off work done in 2021 by Mississippi State University’s Geosystems Research Institute to promote the delivery of both virtual and in-person non-credit professional development training across the U.S.

Dixie Cartwright, Mississippi State University

Developing New Online Programs in Six to Nine Months
Program Planning and Implementation | Applied
Being able to launch programs at a faster pace is key in higher education, as COVID-19 has accelerated the need to support students needing to upskill and reskill. In this session, members of the Growth and Innovation team will share how within the last year, they have improved the process and launched programs within six to nine months.

Maricel Lawrence, Purdue University Global
Lyndsey Lis, Kaplan North America

Diversity, Inclusion and Human Dignity
Program Planning and Implementation | Applied
Join Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's leadership to learn about the journey in fulfilling the instuitonal mission of tied to social justice as they offering a new faculty development series embracing inclusion and human dignity. Through the design and delivery of inclusive academic programming, learn how one private catholic university embarked on a journey of deep self-reflection and leveraging peer-to-peer contributions to further an inclusive teaching and learning environments.

Andrea Carroll-Glover, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Carrie Wandler, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Leon Dixon, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Predoctoral Education and Training in Clinical Psychopharmacology
Program Planning and Implementation | Strategic
The Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Online Campus will be presented. Two routes for predoctoral training in clinical psychopharmacology are proposed: (a) the creation of concentrations in clinical psychopharmacology in doctoral programs (providing up to half of MSCP coursework online or hybrid); and (b) the creation of a joint PsyD/MSCP degree program using an in-presence/online format meeting APA accreditation and MSCP designation standards.

Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Breeda McGrath, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Dina Glaser, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Transforming Large, Online Classes Through an Integrated Model of Practice-Based Curriculum and Just-In-Time Support
Program Planning and Implementation | Applied
The computer science faculty at Arizona State University faced a unique challenge. How to offer scalable, personalized instruction and support for more than 800 online students in their foundational courses. The solution - an integrated model of practice-based curriculum + just-in-time support that allows each student to work independently, while never learning alone. We will discuss the design of the integrated model and how it improves student outcomes, saves faculty time, and provides actionable insights in large, online classes.

Ryan Meuth, Arizona State University
Phill Miller, Arizona State University

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