THE EVOLUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Rhonda L. DickensEDU 505.91

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

MIND MAP

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

Future Vision of Education

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.