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Helping Veterans Transition into Higher Education: The ACE/CAEL MAPS to Credentials Project 2012 CAEL InternationalNovember 8, 2012Washington, DC

Bridget Petzold, Fayetteville Technical Community College Anne Johnson, Inver Hills Community CollegeMichael Reiner, Miami Dade College

Why MAPS to Credentials High percent of nontraditional community college students who leave without any degree

Research indicating that a critical success factor for adult learners success is timely advising support that incorporates effective mapping of pathways to postsecondary credential attainment

Why MAPS to Credentials Returning military veterans are often highly skilled but generally have lower rates of degree attainment

Younger veterans rate of unemployment is significantly higher than the general population

Why MAPS to Credentials Longitudinal, multi-institution research demonstrates that students who have prior learning recognized and are awarded credit through one or more PLA method are more likely to both persist and graduate

ACE credit recommendations for formal courses and occupations across all branches of the military offer an important starting point for building credential pathways that recognize veterans prior college level learning

NATIONAL PARTNERS

Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)

American Council on Education (ACE)

American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)

FTCC Facts11,737 Students8,901 Curriculum FTE (Fall 2011 & Spring 2012)61% Women39% MenAverage age is 3024% Students are Veterans

Proximity to Fort Bragg 8 miles from FTCC57,000 + SoldiersProvide courses on Fort BraggAdmissions Office on Fort Bragg

FTCC Facts116 Majors or Concentrations27% Health Professions27% Liberal Arts14% Business8% Education6% Security and Protective Services

FTCC Affiliation with Fort BraggU.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS) is a Center of Excellence (COE)Not every Military Post has a COEOn any given day, approximately 3,100 students are enrolled in SWCS training programsIn October 2010 FTCC established a partnership with SWCS

Center of excellence is an accredited army School8

Current MAPS

Associates in General Education - SWCS 38 TrackCourse #Course TitleRequired CreditsHumanities/Fine Arts3HUM 230Leadership Development3Social/Behavioral Science3PSY 118Interpersonal Psychology3Open Electives Requirement45PED 110Fit and Well for Life2PED 125Self Defense - Beginning1PED 169Orienteering1PED 172Outdoor Living2BUS 135Principles of Supervision3BUS 253Leadership & Management Skills3CJC 212Ethics and Community Relations3EPT 220Terrorism & Emergency Management3GEO 110Introduction to Geography3GEO 111World Regional Geography3GEO 112Cultural Geography3HUM 120Cultural Studies3PAD 151Introduction to Public Administration3LLL 000***Foreign Language12

These are classes that are given credit for the Civil Affairs MOS taught at U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School

68 Credits Total (65 Credits Required for Degree). 17 Credits Required to Meet FTCC Residency Requirement.

Residency Requirement: 25% of the degree plan must be taken at FTCC. All transfer credit must be approved by FTCC. Any courses with transfer credit must be replaced with an approved FTCC resident course. Students not planning on transferring to Norwich University may use any approved Natural Sciences/Mathematics course. ** Students may replace MATH 140 with any higher level Math course. Students not planning on transferring to Norwich University may use MATH 115 or higher. *** Students must submit documentation of Language to be awarded credit. Students who have not taken a language or were not awarded the full 12 credits may substitute those credits with an approved Elective(s). 9

Current MAPS

Associates in General Education - SWCS 38 TrackCourse #Course TitleRequired CreditsGeneral Education Requirements10ACA 111Success & Study Skills1COM 231Public Speaking3ENG 111Expository Writing3ENG 112 orArgument Based Research3ENG 113 orLiterature Based ResearchENG 114Professional Research & ReportingNatural Sciences3CIS 110*Introduction to Computers3Mathematics4MATH 140**Survey of Mathematics3MATH 140A orSurvey of Mathematics Lab1ELECTIVEAny Course Level 110 or Higher

This a plan for a general education degree for Soldiers attending the Civil Affairs training at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School .

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Current MAPS

US Army MOS 92Y Unit Supply Specialist to FTCC BA/Operations Management Associate DegreeMILITARY CAREER CODE Unit Supply Specialist 92Y FTCC COURSE EQUIVALENTFTCC CREDITFTCC REQUIREMENTSSkill Level 92Y10 PVT to SPCNone0Credit may be granted based on individual assessmentPrimary Leadership Development CourseBUS 135 Principles of Supervision3Skill Level 20 SGTOMT 110 Intro to Operations Management3Additional credit may be granted based on individual assessmentStrategic Deployment PlanningOMT 222 Project Management3Skill Level 30 SSG CIS 110 Intro to ComputersBUS 137 Principles of ManagementOMT 112 Materials Management333Additional credit may be granted based on individual assessmentRecruiterENG 115 Oral Communications3Equal Opportunity LocalENG 115 Oral Communications3Equal Opportunity DEOMIBUS 261 Diversity in Management3Contracting Officers RepresentativeBUS 274 Contract Administration3Skill Level 40 SFCLOG 110 Introduction to Logistics3Additional credit may be granted based on individual assessmentSkill Level 50 SGMBUS 255 Organizational Behavior3Additional credit may be granted based on individual assessment

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Current MAPS

Unit Supply Specialist (92Y)

Food Service Specialist (92G)

Operating Room Specialist (68D) Radiology Specialist (68P)

Respiratory Specialist (68V)

Health Care Specialist (68W) MOSAssociate DegreeBA/Operations Management

Culinary Arts

Surgical Technology

Radiography

Respiratory Therapy

Emergency Medical Science

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Future MAPSGeneral Education Associate Degrees for 11 Series Infantry13 Series Field Artillery71 Series Administrative Specialist96 Series Military Intelligence95 Series Military Police63B Light Wheel Mechanic25C Radio Operator Maintainer25B Information Technology Specialist25L Air Defense Artillery Command25Q Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator25M Multimedia Illustrator

ChallengesFaculty resistance to awarding credit

Making MAP information accessible

Determining necessary approval

Dependent upon soldier asking for credit

OpportunitiesMarketing Material on FTCC campusMarketing Material at the 5 Education Centers on Ft. BraggMemo of Understanding (MOU) with Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)Foster the relationship between FTCC and Veteran ServicesTarget specific military units on Ft. Bragg once the correlating MAP is approved

Inver Hills Community College Fast Facts

Southern Suburb of St. Paul, MN9,835 credit students4,212 full-year equivalent (FYE) in FY1249% traditional college age students13% are 17 and under38% are adult learners26 is the average age of students28% of the population are students of color

Top Declared Majors

Associate in ArtsNursingContemporary BusinessParalegalLaw EnforcementHuman ServicesEmergency Medical Services (Paramedic)

Inver Hills Veterans

Each fall, 3% of student population is a veteran

Enrollments:Fall 2005 = 143Fall 2006 = 135Fall 2007 = 140Fall 2008 = 174Fall 2009 = 226Fall 2010 = 306Fall 2011 = 313Fall 2012 = 320

Vision of Project

Integrate initiative into best practices:Adult Success through Accelerated Program (ASAP)Individualized Professional Degree DevelopmentPrior Learning AssessmentLearning CommunitiesOnline ProgrammingVeteran Services

Academic Challenges

Where to Begin

Faculty Engagement & Buy-in

General Education Approvals by Faculty

Credit Equivalency for Nationally Accredited Programs (i.e. EMS)

Learning Community for Veterans/Military Members

Other Relevant Challenges

Advising Specific to Veteran Needs

Tracking Veterans/Military Members in Career Programs

Disseminating Campus Awareness about Veteran Needs & Issues

Space Limitations

Employer Connections

OpportunitiesFocus on Map Development for Improved Academic Service

Development of Strong Relations with System Level Veterans Affairs Office

Improve Understanding of the American Council on Educations (ACE) Credit Recommendations

Increase Awareness of Prior Learning Assessment Policies & Processes

Improve Student Service to Veterans/Military Members

OpportunitiesProfessional Development Focus on Veterans and ACE Recommendations

Faculty Involvement with ACE to be Evaluators

Provide Rationale for Hiring Adult Learner Academic Advisor

Increase Marketing & Awareness of College through Advisory Board, Publications, and Presentations

Course Equivalency Example: Recruiter (MOS-79R-001)PLA Possibilities in Other Areas Not Identified by ACEBUS 1101 Introduction to Business in Society, 3 cr.BUS 1104 Principles of Marketing, 3 cr.BUS 1121 Principles of Management, 3 cr.BUS 1150 Supervisory Techniques in Business, 3 cr.BUS 2430 Principles of Advertising and Sales Promotion, 3 cr.79R30XXXX79R40XXXXX79R50XXXXX

Future Plans

Work with the System Office on Accelerating the ACE Recommended Credit Equivalency Process

Offer Development Workshop on Understanding & Addressing Unique Needs of Veterans/Military Members

Develop Marketing & Academic Materials Specific to Veteran/Military Member Needs

Continue Work on Business & Industry Connections

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Miami Dade College

MAPSLargest institution of higher education in the US, serving 174,000 students across 8 campuses and numerous outreach centers in Miami-Dade County

MDC awards more associate degrees than any other college in the US

MDC is number one in the country to award the most associate degrees to Hispanics and African-Americans

84% of students with an AA degree transfer to a 4 year college/university in FL immediately upon graduation

MAPS Project

MAPSPresidential initiativeMAPS committee established to carry out goals Strategic focus on increasing services to veteransDevelop new methods for providing accelerated pathways to postsecondary credentials

Data

MAPS

Number of veterans/military students MDC serves: 1500 per term; All receive VA educational assistance

Number of veterans currently identified in the pilot program: 286

Number of veterans enrolled in Credential Maps programs: AS degree in Criminal Justice: 12EMS/EMT/First Responders in Health Sciences: 34AS in Electrical Engineering Technology: 1AA in Business Administration: 1

ChallengesMAPS

Encouraging faculty and staff to learn a new approach as well as recognize a prevalent student need:Chairs concern about enrollmentFaculty concern about curriculum culture We do it best!

Accurately identifying veterans with prior learning experiences:Number of service members with MOS (internal)Majority of MOS (external)

Redefining military student to include active duty and reservists

Benefits

MAPSState-wide course numbering systemArticulation agreementsRobust career pathwaysKey focus on outreach Dedicated advising Certifying officials to ensure access to VA benefitsSOC Partner School (Servicemembers Opportunity College)

Current MAPS

MAPS

Criminal Justice Military Police USMC MCE-5811-001ARMY MOS-31B-002Health Care Specialist EMT- MOS-68W-001Vocational- MOS-68W-001 Electronic Engineering Signal Support Systems Specialist- MOS25U-001Human Resource SpecialistMOS-42A-001

Military Police CJUS

MAPS in View

Health Care Specialist- EMTMAPS in View

Future MAPS

MAPSMultiple MAPS in finance and businessAviationSupply Chain ManagementTransportation LogisticsThese MAPS align with the current target industries in the workforce.

Future Developments

MAPSFocused RecruitmentCollaboration with local business community

Virtual Open House

We hope this opens the door to our military/veteran community!

Welcome! Please come in

MAPS

Sheet1 MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTIES (MOS) MILITARY POLICE MCE-5811-001CAREER/DESCRIPTIONMILITARY CAREER CODEACE CR.MDC COURSE EQUIVALENCYMDC MDC REQUIREMENTSMILITARY POLICE(6/98Present)RECOMMCRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMIN. ( AS)CR.SSGTPATROL OPERATIONS3CJE2590 Law Enforcement Patrol (40 hrs) Part 13MDC CREDIT GRANTED TOWARDS LOWERPOLICE SUPERVISION3CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3 DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT ELECTIVE2CCJ1949 Co-op Work Experience3 DEGREE CATEGORYPOLICE SUPERVISION3CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3 DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE TRAFFIC CONTROL3CJE2552 Law Enforcement Traffic3COMMUNICATIONS2*ENC1101 English Composition 3COMPUTER APPLICATIONS3*CGS1060 Introduction to Computer Applications4Credits19Credits22

GYSGTPATROL OPERATIONS3CJE2590 Law Enforcement Patrol (40 hrs) Part 13MDC CREDIT GRANTED TOWARDS LOWERPOLICE SUPERVISION3CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3 DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT ELECTIVE2CCJ1949 Co-op Work Experience3 DEGREE CATEGORYPOLICE SUPERVISION3CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3MDC CREDIT GRANTED TOWARDS LOWERTRAFFIC CONTROL3CJE2552 Law Enforcement Traffic3 DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS2*ENC1101 English Composition 3COMPUTER APPLICATIONS3*CGS1060 Introduction to Computer Applications4PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT3*MAN2021 Principles of Management3Credits22Credits254447

MSGT/MGYSGTPATROL OPERATIONS3CJE2590 Law Enforcement Patrol (40 hrs) Part 13MDC CREDIT GRANTED TOWARDS LOWERPOLICE SUPERVISION3CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3 DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT ELECTIVE2CCJ1949 Co-op Work Experience3 DEGREE CATEGORYPOLICE SUPERVISION3CCJ1193 Community/Human Relations for CJ Practiniores3TRAFFIC CONTROL3CJE2552 Law Enforcement Traffic3COMMUNICATIONS2*ENC1101 English Composition 3COMPUTER APPLICATIONS3*CGS1060 Introduction to Computer Applications4PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT3*MAN2021 Principles of Management3PROJECT MANAGEMENT3Elective (Elect)3Credits25Credits286975Note: Courses in red should be approved by respective departments and are only recommendations.

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MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTIES (MOS)PG 1 HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST MOS-68W-001EMTCAREER/DESCRIPTIONMILITARY CAREER CODEACE CR.MDC COURSE EQUIVALENCYMDC MDC REQUIREMENTSHEALTH CARE SPECIALIST (OCTOBER 2006 TO PRESENT) RECOMMVOCATIONAL PROGRAMCR.SKILL LEVEL 100SUPERVISES CLINICAL EMS 1059 First Responder1FACILITIES; ASSIST WITHEMS 1059L First Responder Lab1TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MGMNT.ASSIST WITH OUTPATIENT 0CARE AND TREATMENT.SKILL LEVEL 200EMS 1059 First Responder1EMS 1059L First Responder Lab1EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician Lecture4EMS 1119L Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory2

CREDITS 0SKILL LEVEL 30 ANATOMY AND PHSY.3BSC 2085 Anatomy & Physiology 14 NURSING FUNDAMNT.3EMS 1059 First Responder1EMS 1059L First Responder Lab1 BASIC EMERGENCY3EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician Lecture4EMS 1119L Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory2 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE10Field Internship/Hospital Experience3 PERSONNEL SUPERVIS.3MNA1345 Effective Supervision3 RECORDS MANAGEMT.3CREDITS 2518SKILL LEVEL 40 ANATOMY AND PHSY.3BSC 2085 Anatomy & Physiology 14 NURSING FUNDAMNT.3EMS 1059 First Responder1EMS 1059L First Responder Lab1 BASIC EMERGENCY3EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician Lecture4EMS 1119L Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory2 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE10Field Internship/Hospital Experience3 PERSONNEL SUPERVIS.3MNA1345 Effective Supervision3 RECORDS MANAGEMT.3CREDITS 2518SKILL LEVEL 50 ANATOMY AND PHSY.3BSC 2085 Anatomy & Physiology 14 NURSING FUNDAMNT.3EMS 1059 First Responder1EMS 1059L First Responder Lab1 BASIC EMERGENCY3EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician Lecture4EMS 1119L Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory2 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE10Field Internship/Hospital Experience3 PERSONNEL SUPERVIS.3MNA1345 Effective Supervision3 RECORDS MANAGEMT.3CREDITS 2518

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