KBOR Update
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KBOR Policy Directions for Academic Affairs
Gary AlexanderVP for Academic Affairs
Key Issues in 2012-13 Transfer and Articulation Distance Education Geographic Distribution Performance Agreements
Transfer and Articulation 2010-11 Task Force Transfer and Articulation Advisory Council 2011-12 Timeline
Board Time Line January 2012: Board will approve list of General
Education Core courses that constitute a minimum of 45 credit hours
June 2012: Board will approve outcomes for as many of the identified General Education Core courses as possible, from recommendations of the TAAC
December 2012: Board will approve outcomes for the remaining General Education Core courses having received recommendations from the TAAC and KCOG
Transfer Governance Structure
BAASC Board Academic Affairs Standing Comm.
TAAC Transfer & Articulation Advisory Council
KCOG Kansas Core Outcomes Group
TAAC Coordinating body of the statewide
transfer and articulation system.
Empowered with decision-making authority in the implementation of policies regarding transfer and articulation issues for Kansas public institutions.
Gen. Ed. Transfer Courses Approved January 2012
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Kansas Core Outcomes Groups Discipline-specific groups within the
transfer and articulation system with representation from each institution.
Responsible for discipline-level examination of courses, articulation of learning outcomes, and identifies courses to articulate as direct equivalents for system-wide transfer
The KRSN System System’s 3-course prefix followed by a 4-digit
course number for approved courses for transfer Enrolling in KRSN courses assists students plan
their individual course transfer Assigned to each course that has been
approved for transfer Designed to ensure the successful transfer of
course credits between 2 and 4-year institutions
KRSN COURSES Each institution retains its original course
number Represent direct course equivalency at
Kansas public 2-year colleges and 4-year universities
KRSN courses are used as an agreement of transfer
KRSN Sample of Approved Courses for Transfer
CHM 1101 Chemistry I CHM 1102 Chemistry I Lab MAT 1101 College Algebra ENG 1101 English Comp I ENG 1102 English Comp II
KBOR Web Presence
Key Constituents1. High school students
2. College students
3. Faculty/Advisors
4. Military Veterans
Key Elements Articulation software
Separate KRSN Number website (subject
search, course search and institution search)
Equivalency guides
Common Course Matrices (by discipline)
Funding for system coordinator
Desired Attributes Consumer-driven, smart, integrated, relevent
tool for students Well-maintained/up-to-date with information Integrated information & services Easy navigation Interactive tools
SOURCE: LUMINA FOUNDATION
Decisions to Make Commercial software product
In house designed software
Combination of the two
State Portals to Explore Arkansas: acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer
Arizona: azsunsystem.com and aztransfer.com
Illinois: itransfer.org
Texas: transfer101.org
Wisconsin: tis.wwsa.edu
Other Areas of Interest Distance Education Geographic Jurisdiction Concurrent Enrollment
Questions and Discussion
Other KBOR Updates• Data Collections: Use of Distance Education Flag• AO-K Grant Initiative• Foresight 2020• Kansas Education Research Scholars Program • Data Use• Common Education Data Standards (CEDS)• Program Alignment
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IPEDS KBOR
Definition of Distance Education
Distance education - Education that uses one or more technologies to deliver instruction to students who are separated from the instructor and to support regular and substantive interaction between the students and the instructor synchronously or asynchronously.
Distance education is defined as "either an asynchronous or synchronous instructional delivery system in which faculty and students are physically separated in place or time. Teaching and learning are supported by a wide spectrum of existing and evolving media.”
Distance Education courses A course in which the instructional content is delivered exclusively via distance education.
These offerings will include those offered wholly online and blended or hybrid programs in which a substantial proportion of the content is delivered through mediated delivery technology to facilitate such activities as online discussions, interactive television, and limited numbers of face to face meetings.‐ ‐
Distance Education programs A program for which all the required coursework for program completion is able to be completed via distance education courses.
For purposes of reporting, any program in which the proportion of content delivered via distance learning is 50% or more will be considered as a distance education program.
Distance EducationDistance Education Flag Initially populated by KBOR according to survey sent to institutions
last Fall Institutions will now be responsible for populating and maintaining
field Yes or No
Why? The Kansas Board of Regents, based on KS Statutes which stipulate that KBOR will "develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the utilization of distance learning technologies," is collecting data about which programs are delivered through these technologies and reporting on this information annually to the Board.
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AO-K Initiative The Kansas Board of Regents, in partnership
with the Kansas Department of Commerce, received $1.6 million to transform workforce training models.
Partnership supports nine community and technical colleges that offer AO-K programs.
Combines basic education with practical, hands-on training resulting in skills and credentials – including a GED – that lead to good jobs.
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AO-K Initiative: Institutions Butler Community College Dodge City Community College Garden City Community College Hutchinson Community College Kansas City Kansas Community College Neosho Community College (and consortium) Seward Community College Washburn Institute of Technology Wichita Area Technical College
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Foresight 2020
10-year strategic agenda for state’s public higher education system
Adopted by KBOR in September 2010 Long-range achievement goals that are
measurable and reportable Ensure that state’s higher education
system meets Kansans’ expectations
Foresight 2020 Align Systems & Institutions Increase Participation Improve Retention & Graduation Rates Enhance Student Success Align with Kansas Workforce Needs Ensure State University Excellence
Foresight 2020 January Progress Report
Foresight 2020
For additional information:
http://www.kansasregents.org/foresight_2020
Kansas Education Research Scholars Program (KERSP)
KERSP is designed to:1. Engage researchers in targeted research of interest to
Kansas education stakeholders,2. Develop a tradition of Kansas-focused educational research
to promote improvement in Kansas public education,3. Provide priority access to data from the Statewide
Longitudinal Data System, a joint effort between KBOR and KSDE, and
4. Generate opportunities for KSDE and KBOR to learn from researchers.
Kansas Education Research Scholars Program (KERSP)
Open to faculty of Kansas public universities 10 research topics have been identified that are
relevant to KBOR and the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)
Maximum of eight stipends of $5,000 may be awarded Additional funding of $2,500 per award may be
available to supplement travel to present findings at relevant educational conference
Proposals due by noon, June 25, 2012
Proposals must:• Address at least one of the 10 identified
research topics• Include the use of the Statewide Longitudinal
Data System (SLDS) ►Technical assistance will be available following the
RFP release. This assistance can assist Principal Investigators in identifying, refining, and evaluating datasets for consideration.
Kansas Education Research Scholars Program (KERSP)
Kansas Education Research Scholars Program (KERSP)
For more information go to: http://www.kansasregents.org/kansas_education_research_scholars_program
Or contact Vanessa Lamoreaux at the Kansas Board of Regents office at 785.296.3421, or by email at [email protected].
Data Use Data submitted to KBOR and IPEDS are
available to the public and used in multiple ways.• Other Kansas institutions• Online information
►National Information Center for Higher Education Policymaking and Analysis
– http://www.higheredinfo.org/►College Board
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Common Education Data Standards
CEDS is a national collaborative effort to develop voluntary, common data standards for a key set of education data elements.
CEDS is a vocabulary including standard definitions, option sets and technical specifications to streamline sharing and comparing
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Common Education Data Standards
Need for CEDS• For accurate, timely and consistent data to
inform decision making • To share and compare high quality data within
and across P-20 sectors
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Common Education Data Standards
CEDS Map CEDS Alignment tool
• Allows users to►Import or input their data dictionaries►Align their data to CEDS►Compare themselves with others►Analyze their data in relation to various other
CEDS – aligned efforts
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CEDS Map
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CEDS Alignment
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Program Alignment: Overview An initiative of the Postsecondary Technical
Education Authority (TEA) & part of the Perkins State Plan
Needs of business and industry in Kansas drive the initiative
Process comprised of 5 phases—• first 4 phases initial alignment • last phase for revise and modify alignment based on
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Program Alignment: Outcomes
Department of Commerce and KBOR convene meetings of business/industry representatives
Develop program alignment map that includes:
Identification of “value-added” program exit points
Identification of industry-recognized credentials students can attain that are valued by employers
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Program Alignment: Project Outcomes
Identification of common courses within programs to facilitate transfer between programs and potential delivery and/or articulation with high school programs
Establishes maximum program lengths (credit hours) to increase consistency across the state
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Program Alignment:
Process
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Program Alignment: Aligned Programs
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• Medical Coding• Physical Therapist Assistant• Police Science• Practical Nursing• Respiratory Therapy• Surgical Technology• Welding
• Associate Degree Nurse• Automotive Collision & Repair• Automotive Technology• Carpentry/Construction• Corrections• Dental Assistant• Machine Technology • Medical Assistant
Program Alignment: Alignment in Process
• Diesel Technology• Early Childhood Education• HVAC • Medical Transcription • Paralegal
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Program Alignment: Resources
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Resources Refer to the KBOR website for updates
and information on current initiatives• www.kansasregents.org
Contact IRHelp for assistance with KBOR data submission and reports • [email protected]
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