Newsletter

CCC/NPC Title III: Developing a Distance Learning Resources Partnership

Quarterly Newsletter October - December, 2007

Learning Objects Repository Growing

Learning Objects are described in the grant proposal as: "a collection of digital audio, video, audio-video, text and image files that can be shared by faculty and students on either campus to strengthen learning." (p 37) Essentially learning objects provide an opportunity for the student to review or try out their understanding of a concept taught in the course.

John Kofonow, the Title III Web Analyst has been providing training workshops on learning object development and use each semester. New language and student servies learning objects have been developed and added to the Learning Objects link. John Kofonow continues to work with NPC faculty to develop learning objects and web pages.

Document Imaging

Both NPC and CCC are in the process of researching and receiving information and bids from vendors for a document imaging solution. This will allow all student records to be stored digitally and provide easier access to and transfer of these documents for student and administrative needs.

Administration System Upgrade

NPC purchased an upgrade for their Jenzabar administration sytsem that will allow them to focus on distance delivery and web integration of student support services. NPC also signed a contract with SmartThinking.com to provide online tutoring servcies. CCC will be purchasing time with Smarthinking tutors as well.

Online Degrees

As a result of Title III activities and objectives, both NPC and CCC will be offering online degrees and certificates. NPC and CCC offer the Arizona General Education Curriculum certificate completely online, as well as on campus. Currently, CCC has HLC authority to award an online Associate of Arts in Elementary Education, an online Associate in General Studies and an Associate of Arts in General Studies. NPC hopes to expand their authority to award online degrees following their next Focus visit from the Higher Learning Commission.

Programs that are now, or will be, available completely online:

Degrees

A General Studies (AGS)
AA of Business (ABUS)
AA Elementary Education(AAEE)
AA General Studies (AAGS, Spec Req.)
AAS Business
AAS Business Technology
AAS Library Media Tech
AAS Medical Office Asst.

Certificates

Application Software Specialist
Arizona Gen. Ed Curriculum(AGEC-A)
Computer Software Technology

First Quarter Accomplishments

• Two additional online degrees approved (CCC)
• Purchased Jenzabar upgrade (NPC)
• Eight additional Learning Objects created
• Completed Bio 105, BIO 100 development

BHG (Big Honkin' Group) Meetings

The last BHG Meeting was held January 24, 2008 at the CCC Flagstaff campus. Click here (.doc) to review the minutes.