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Utilizing the P’s and Q’s (Policy, Process and Quality) of
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): Lessons Learned and
New Approaches to Help Improve Your Transfer Center
Presented by:Amy Martin, Director of Academic
EvaluationChristie Grote, Director of Academic
ProcessLiz Bernal, Supervisor of Prior Learning
AssessmentDavid Saenz, Supervisor of Prior Learning
Assessment
Learning Objectives• Articulate the AIU model for a centralized transfer
center to compare and contrast it with the model currently in use at your school.
• Learn how to incorporate employee recruiting and training, management of unique student populations, prior learning assessment advising, faculty involvement, as well has integrated use of technology into your transfer center for maximum results.
• Plan tangible takeaways for how your campus can start or improve a transfer center that includes prior learning assessment advising.
Getting to know you…
Prior Learning Assessment
• College Transfer Credit• Military Credit• Standardized Exams
• Advanced Placement• College Level Examination Program• DANTES Subject Standardized Tests
• Challenge Exams• Experiential Learning Portfolio• Professional Training Certification
Credit
Transfer Center: A Centralized Model
University Registrar
Leadership Team
Campus Registrars
Document Coordinators
Degree Progress
PLA Evaluators
Centralized Services
Recruiting and Training
• Targeting specific skillsets• Behavior based interviewing• Selecting the right candidate
• Technology Skills• Learning on the Fly
• Priority Setting• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Problem Solving• Written Communication• Act with Honor and Character
Training Basics
• Initial training – 2 week classroom training
• Shadowing & practical application
• Mentoring program
• Auditing process
Management of Unique Student Populations
• Military – Active, Veteran
and Dependents • Re-entry –Withdrawn
• Branch– Remote Support
Faculty Involvement Subject Matter Expertise
• Business• Healthcare• Information
Technology• Visual
Communications• Criminal Justice
Actions sought
• Course Mappings• Experiential
Learning Portfolios• Professional Training
Certification Credit
Technology
• Workflow– Reports – Data captured
• Course Mapping Database
Stu Name StuNum Start Date Stu Status PLAS Date Received Record Type Sub-Type Record Status MilitaryMil ler, Roy 1 3/19/2012 Active Daniel 5/30/2012 PLA Inbox Schedule NewGrossman, Les 3 6/6/2011 Active Jenny 5/30/2012 Eval Trigger TCW Posted NewFerrier, Ray 4 2/6/2012 Active Ryan 5/30/2012 Eval Trigger TCW Posted NewKaffee, Daniel 12 2/7/2011 Active Ryan 5/30/2012 Eval Trigger TCW Posted NewBabbitt, Charl ie 14 1/2/2012 Active Pam 5/30/2012 Eval Trigger TCW Posted NewHarford, Bi l l 17 3/19/2012 OE Trina 5/30/2012 Senior Audit NewKovic, Ron 19 10/3/2011 Active Ryan 5/30/2012 Doc Tracking Dai ly New
Analysis and Action
• Self-assessment?• Are there gaps?• Action plan!
Self Analysis
Self-Analysis cont.Instructions: • Mark any “current state” if 6 or below • Mark any “importance” if: 6 or higher• Circle any with both of the above
listed marked• This can be your priority list when
completing the “Action Plan” section of your workbook.
Close the Gap: Action Plan
• Using your Action Plan sheet:– Identified Gap Area: with <6/>6
from previous review– Priority to Close Gap: H/M/L– Current State: definition of– Target Future State: proposal for– Benefits: of the future state– Timeline: for implementation– Action Items: “to do” list
Wrap-Up/Closing
• Activity close
• Questions?
• Objectives– Analyze your institutions transfer center
– Learn about various points of a transfer center
– Create takeaway for your institution
• Survey time!
Contact Information
Christie Grote, Director of Academic Process [email protected] 847-851-5514
Amy Martin, Director of Academic Evaluation [email protected] 847-851-6416
Liz Bernal, Supervisor of Prior Learning Assessment [email protected] 847-851-5051
David Saenz, Supervisor of Prior Learning Assessment [email protected] 847-851-5411