Post on 31-Dec-2015
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HISTORY OF NCCU
North Carolina Central University was founded in 1909 as the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua by Dr. James Edward Shepard. It became the first public liberal arts institution for African Americans in the nation. The University is now a master’s comprehensive institution that offers bachelors and master’s degrees, a Juris Doctor, and a Ph.D. in Integrated Biosciences
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
1939-The college offered it’s first graduate-level courses in the arts and sciences
1940-The college established the School of Law
1941-The college established the School of Education
1986-The college established the Biotechnology Research Institute
ASSESSMENT OF SETBACKS
Lack of Cultural DiversityHigh freshman retention ratesLow 4-year graduation ratesLack of student access to adequate technology, ie: computers, printers, copiers and faxesLack of technological educational opportunities, ie: distant learning , online courses and online degree and certificate programs
VISION FOR NCCU: EVOLUTION
NCCU can evolve its current level of education by integrating
Learning Technologies in an effort to change the landscape of student learningSocial Media Technologies in an attempt to reach out to a more diverse population of studentsInternet Technologies to expand the ways in which learning is achieved and materials are presented in this technological era
VISION OF NCCU: FUTURING
Organizational scanning should be inclusive of all social, economic, political, and technological advances or setbacks that would be significant indicators of change for the organization. It is very vital that both observational and research-based data be used when scanning for a more accurate depiction of the current environment
How to Plan for the Future of NCCU??????
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE OF FUTURING FOR NCCU
PROS CONS
Futuring techniques could be used to assist the university in diversifying their population.
Students apply for college online, choose college courses online, purchase electronic books, perform research online and submit assignments solely for convenience for the university now so online courses would be a natural progression.
Enrollment could grow and be extended worldwide
The university may lose the historical value and traditional feel.
Campus may become inevitably obsolete
The university may not be technologically adept to keep up with the demands of online
The cost of training and technology for instructors would increase significantly
Future Vision of the University
SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES ARE ALSO CURRENTLY BEING USED BY THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY USES POPULAR SITES SUCH AS TWITTER AND FACEBOOK TO KEEP STUDENTS ABREAST OF UNIVERSITY EVENTS, JOB FAIRS, DEADLINES AND UNIVERSITY WIDE NEWS. THIS SERVICE AND THE WAY THE UNIVERSITY USES THIS SERVICE IS VERY APPROPRIATE AND EFFECTIVE FOR ALL STUDENTS BUT PRIMARILY THE STUDENTS THAT RESIDE OFF CAMPUS AND ARE UNAWARE OF ACTIVITIES THAT ARE HELD ON THE SCHOOL'S CAMPUS. THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BY THE UNIVERSITY, NOT ONLY ENLARGES THE UNIVERSITIES CAPACITY TO CONNECT WITH STUDENTS BUT IT ALLOWS FOR STUDENTS THAT ARE UNABLE TO PHYSICALLY CONNECT IN A CAMPUS SETTING CONNECT VIRTUALLY.
Future Vision of the University
THE UNIVERSITY IS USING LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN THEIR LEARNING PROCESS. THE UNIVERSITY AND PROFESSORS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY USE THE POPULAR SITE BLACKBOARD, TO POST DISCUSSIONS, ASSIGNMENTS, SYLLABUS AND DUE DATES. HOWEVER, THE USE OF BLACKBOARD IS ESSENTIALLY THE EXTENT OF THE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES USED BY THE UNIVERSITY. IN AN ERA IN WHICH, ONLINE LEARNING IS INCREASING USING MORE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES TO CATER TO THE NEEDS AND SCHEDULES OF STUDENTS.
Future Vision of the University
THE OVERALL VISION FOR NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY IN THE FUTURE WILL BE TO HAVE THE DUALITY OF BOTH ONLINE AND ON-CAMPUS LEARNING; IN ESSENCE ONLINE LEARNING WITH AN ON-CAMPUS FEEL TO IT, IN WHICH THE LECTURES ARE STREAMED FOR DISTANT LEARNERS.
Future Vision of Education Plan For Change
PROJECTIONS BUDGETSTAFF SURVEYSTUDENT SURVEYPARTNER WITH SCHOOL IN NC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
PURCHASE TECHNOLOGYBEGIN PILOT PROGRAMASSESS PILOT PROGRAM FOR FORESEEABLE OBSTACLESBEGIN INITIATE PROGRAM IN PROGRAMS
Future Vision of Education Call for Action
THE FIRST STEP THE UNIVERSITY NEEDS
TO DO IS THE PROJECTION
BUDGET. THIS MUST BE DONE AS THE FIRST STEP TO
DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF THE PROGRAM FOR THE UNIVERSITY. THE
UNIVERSITY SHOULD BEGIN ON THIS AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE AND PARTNER WITH
ANOTHER SCHOOL WITHIN THE NC
UNIVERSITY SYSTEMS IN AN
EFFORT TO DO SO. ONCE THE FINANCIAL
FEASIBILITY IS DETERMINED, THE
UNIVERSITY SHOULD THEN
BEGIN TO ACQUIRE THE TECHNOLOGY
NECESSARY TO BEGIN TO LAUNCH
THE PILOT PROGRAM.