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Exploring Accountability from the Inside Out:
The Transparency by Design Process
WCET ConferenceFriday, October 23, 2009
Presenters:
Cali Morrison Project Coordinator, WCET & Transparency by Design
Salvatore MonacoProvost, Western Governors University
Kim PearceDirector of Assessment & Institutional Research, Capella University
Karan PowellSenior Vice President & Academic Dean, American Public University System
Brief History• 2006: – Transparency by Design initiative conceptualized by the
President’s Forum - utilizing the strengths of educating adults at a distance to help create a robust consumer information initiative
• 2007: – Pilot institutions commit to initiative and begin process of
building common data definitions:• American InterContinental University Online• American Public University System • Capella University • Charter Oak State College• Colorado Technical University • Excelsior College• Franklin University
• Kaplan University• Regis University• Rio Salado College• Southwestern College• Union Institute & University• Western Governors University
Brief History• 2008: – Transparency by Design institutions partner with
WCET to provide 3rd party quality assurance of data.– Lumina Foundation for Education provides grant
funds to build initial website which will display data for potential adult learners.
• 2009: – Transparency by Design initiative launches the College
Choices for Adults website on August 3.• Site has data for 12 institutions and over 30 programs.• Focuses on program learning outcomes and adult learners
are the differentiator from other informational sites.
College Choices for Adults Homepage
Brief History• 2009 & Beyond:
– Transparency by Design institutions and WCET are continuing to develop common data definitions for elements such as:• Measure of Academic Proficiency and Progress (MAPP)• Priorities Survey for Online Learners (PSOL)• Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE)• Progress Rate• Cost of attendance
– Addition of more programs for each institution and the addition of new member institution’s data.
– WCET is also working on adding the following elements to the site which will add functionality important to prospective adult learners:• Enhanced Search functionality• Comparison Functionality • Friend, Follow and Favorite great resources from College Choices for Adults – providing an
opportunity for potential adult learners to engage with the site through social media outlets.
Membership Commitments• Commitment to the Principles of Good Practice.• Contribution of institutional data for display on
the College Choices for Adults website according to the common data set and reporting schedule approved by the Executive Committee.
• Partner in building the Transparency by Design initiative and visibility of the College Choices for Adults website.
Visit www.transparencybydesign.org for further details.
Think/Pair/Share
• Take about 5 minutes to turn to a few of those around you to discuss what this initiative means for the distance higher education community.– What’s your reaction? What barriers might you face if
you brought this idea back to your institution?• Jot down questions you have that we can discuss
during the next portion of the session.
Questions
Contact Information:
Cali Morrison Project Coordinator, WCET & Transparency by Design – [email protected]
Salvatore MonacoProvost, Western Governors University – [email protected]
Kim PearceDirector of Assessment & Institutional Research, Capella University – [email protected]
Karan PowellSenior Vice President & Academic Dean, American Public University System – [email protected]