Developing an Academic Program Portfolio Framework and Academic Plan
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WTCS IRC Meeting April 23, 2014
Initial proposal (March 2013) to assist BTC in:Determining if current programs are the right size and mixSetting enrollment targets based on job market and industry needsProactively preparing to respond to changing needs
On-Site Workshop, May 21, 2013
Identifying metrics for program portfolio strategy framework
Establishing criteria for evaluating and prioritizing existing and possible new academic programs
June-October, 2013
Eduventures and BTC review matrixEduventures populates framework with
data from BTC, DoL, Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), etc
Eduventures provides instruction on BTC’s future updating and use of matrix
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Labor and EmploymentCurrent Employment Estimate (2012)Percent and Numeric Growth Projection (2012-
2022)Median Hourly Wage
Regions used in Analysis• Only Rock and Green Counties (WI)• Broader Region: WI Counties (Dane, Walworth,
Rock, Green) and IL Counties (Boone and Winnebago)
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Enrollment and ConferralsMarket size (Associate and award level)Market Saturation
Regions used in Analysis:Wisconsin
Credential Level Analysis:AssociateAward level (those below the associate level)
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Economic Development and Policy•Initiatives that will Impact Employment•Policy changes in field•Cost to Maintain/Cost to Acquire Accreditation Status
Institutional Fit•Credential Alignment•Current and Future Portfolio Alignment•Fit with Institutional Mission•Fit with Existing Faculty•Fit with Community Needs
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Categories calculated for total Program Rating (sum and average)
Key (ranges of 1, 2, 3) shows programs’ relative strength, vitality, future potential
Data-informed decisions about program growth, revision, new programs, etc.◦ Framework helps determine how successfully we
are meeting our mission and vision
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Comprehensive Academic Plan includes program mix but also:◦Supports BTC’s strategic plan goals◦Includes initiatives that support recruitment, retention◦Establishes plans for efficient use of expanded / new classroom facilities◦Develops or enhances processes for faculty development◦Creates student-focused methods for course/program schedules
….and more!
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Faculty and staff suggestions for strategic priorities: ◦ “Increase Student Recruitment, Retention, and
Success” ◦ “Enhance Organizational Engagement and
Effectiveness.”
Team will develop a 3-5 year comprehensive plan for Instruction, in collaboration with Student Services.
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Need for improved course scheduling identified◦ Strategic decisions about course locations
(campus, room, etc)◦ Strategic decisions about timing of courses
(semester, times of day, days of the week, etc.)
Goal to create one-year schedule to assist students in planning /juggling work, family, and education
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Questions?Questions?
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