Culver-Stockton CollegeINNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION

James M. Cosgrove, J.D.Professor of Business

Dr. Kimberly Gaither, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Finance

Business Division Chair

Mr. Eric LarsonLecturer of Business

Do something different

Culver-Stockton CollegeWho We Are:

oSmall and RuraloComprehensive oCo-educational

and DOC affiliatedoPrivate CollegeoBoth Land-Based

and On-Line Business Programs

At A Glance

Overview of Canton

Culver-Stockton Campus

At A Glance

Change ImpetusResearch showed:• The future was dangerous for small

colleges unless– It had a large endowment (we didn’t)– It had significant name recognition (we didn’t)– It was distinctive (we were not)

• Educational marketplace is changing• Stakeholder (students, parents and

employers) expectations have changed

Step 1: Write Strategic Plan and Change the Mission

StatementPrevious mission statement:

Culver-Stockton College is a four-year residential, coeducational community in affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) committed to educational excellence, personal development and integration of liberal arts with professional preparation.

Descriptive without distinguishing the College from any other institution

New Mission Statement

The mission of Culver-Stockton College is to provide students of promise a superb education

within an active learning community founded upon

integrity and the best values of faith and the human spirit.

ResultsoFocused on responsibility of the college

toward the studentoRedirected the purpose of the collegeoEmpowered the faculty

Step 2: Change the Calendar

Divided a traditional 15-week term into:12-weeks (students take 12-14 hours)3-weeks (students take 3-4 hours)

12-week courses are primarilytraditional core classesMost students only take 4 classes

3-week courses offer opportunities beyond the classroomMost students are only taking one course

Distinctive with only one other U.S. college utilizing the 12/3 approach.

12-Week Term Courses tend to be more traditional

classes Faculty encouraged to seek breadth

versus depth Teaching methods re-examined:

More case studiesMore discussionsMore group workMore student presentationsLess lectureFlipping the classroom

3-Week Term Flexible scheduling

3-hour courses meet anytime between 10-3 In-depth project or research work Travel opportunities Guest speakers Internships

Step 3: Change the Curriculum

Every major curriculum changed in a single yearCurricular approval process streamlined

Courses redesigned to fit into 12-week or 3-week term

Marketing Consultants Assisted

Adopted EXP@CSC as name for curriculumEXPerienceEXPloreEXPect

Branding with colors,swooshes, font

Tag line… “Do Something Different”

Focus on Experiential Learning

• Associate Dean of Experiential Education Appointed

• Professional Development: Teaching to a New Generation

• Adoption of NSEE Principles

Additional effort to providedistinctiveness to a

Culver-Stockton education

New Opportunities Study Abroad

Three-week term is perfect for short-term study abroad

EUROPE 2011

COSTA RICA 2012

CANADA 2013

New Opportunities Domestic Travel

Three-week term also allows students to learn outside the classroom domestically

COSTA RICA 2012SPRINGFIELD

NEW ORLEANS

New Opportunities Foreign Language

Rosetta Stone combined with a Foreign Language Professor Allows two languages in the

classroom Students to study at their own pace Allows a small

college to offer a myriad of languages

New Opportunities Professional Internships

All division majors complete a 120-hour internship

Requirements meet NSEE standards for an experiential experience

Internships scheduled summer, 12-week term, and the 3-week term 16% of our interns accepted

positions at their internship site.

New Opportunities Required Capstone Courses All majors now required to have a

capstone Expected to be experiential in nature Business Strategy class

Capstone Research Project and Presentation

Business Simulation Activity

Outside the ClassroomBusiness Leadership Exchange

Successful business leaders Share experiencesStudents attend a business

lunch and learn etiquette3-week sessions allow

small-group interaction

Both In and Out of the ClassroomStudent Organizations

IMA and Enactus (SIFE)Students earn credit hoursStudents learn leadership

skillsCompetitions help fund

activities

Reflections After Five Years

Continued professional development on experiential education and active learning

The College focuses on technologyUnbelievable IT staffExcellent budgetWireless everywhereiPad initiatives and Apple TVElectronic Portfolios

Culver-Stockton College ranked in the top 4% nationally by U.S. News and World Report as a Connected Campus

Reflections After Five Years

Many majors are undergoing significant curriculum changes

We are reviewing and expecting changes in our general education program next year

We are beginning to see enrollment increasesDue to curriculum?Better admissions processes?Capital campaign improvements?

Reflections After Five Years

The College’s first Master Program (MBA) slated to begin August 2013

The College is experiencing growth in undergrad online programs

New BAAS degree offered in 2013 The focus on experiential education is

very well suited for our students of promise

Final Comments and Reflections

Questions?