Ruth Black_ Cal State Online PACE Presentation

Cal State Online Increasing CSU Access Cal State Online Update and Overview December 2012 Cal State Online MISSION Expanding Opportunities and New Pathways  Increase student access to CSU Programs  Facilitate success by leveraging technology  Centralize marketing and outreach efforts to make sure that students know about CSU online options  Provide additional revenue for the campuses that can be used to support campus programs and priorities Dec 2012 Increasing CSU Access What is the Cal State Online VISION  A central unit that powers outreach, marketing and technology support for online degree programs from the 23 campuses  Cal State Online will herald the University’s name, reputation and quality programming in places well beyond the reach of the traditional campuses  Cal State Online will redefine and greatly expand the University’s outreach and connection to its community  Cal State Online centrally addresses the need for quality education online for students unable or unwilling to be in residence  Cal State Online will centralize and expand the University’s position as a leading provider of superior online programs  Future proof the CSU Dec 2012 Increasing CSU Access Initial Focus Areas Initial Focus Areas include:  Undergraduate degree completion program options focused on returning students and welcoming back students with strong CSU campus connections  Baccalaureate degree programs in high needs areas such as business, nursing, communications and psychology  Masters programing for mid career professionals  Certificate programs in core professional service and training areas Dec 2012 Increasing CSU Access Come Home Californians to CSU Programs ASU Online’s dean, Phil Regier, expects the percentage of out-of-state students to grow, with Californians as a prime market because the state’s budget crisis is forcing colleges to limit enrollments “California is playing into our hands right now” http://transfer.asu.edu/communitycollege/CA/general Oct 2012 Increasing CSU Access Sister Systems and Case Studies Dec 2012 Increasing CSU Access Academic Term Schedule Cal State Online’s Unified Week Term Schedule 2013 Spring I Term (Official Launch) 2013 Spring II Term 2013 Early Summer Term Summer Holiday Break 2013 Late Summer Term 2013 Fall I Term 2013 Fall II Term Winter/Holiday Break Jan 14th, 2013 - March 10th, 2013 March 11th, 2013 - May 5th, 2013 May 6th, 2013 - June 30th, 2013 June 30th through July 8th 2013 July 8thth, 2013 – Sept 1st, 2013 Sept 2nd, 2013 – Oct 27th, 2013 Oct 28th, 2013 – Dec 22nd, 2013 Dec 22nd, 2012 – Sun January 13th, 2014 NOTE: All Cal State Online Programs are delivered using the Pearson eCollege LMS Dec 2012 Cal State Online Launch Programs  Northridge’s Liberal Studies became the first program to join Cal State Online with the innovative CSU Reconnect program  Dominguez Hills BA in Applied Studies, MBA and MPA  Fresno MBA and Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Homeland Security  Fullerton’s BA Business Program  Humboldt State’s will offer the “Golden Four” GE Courses  East Bay’s Women’s Studies BA Program  Monterey Bay’s MS Instructional Science and Technology and Management in IT Master’s Programs Dec 2012 Increasing CSU Access Please visit our new Student Inquiry Website www.calstateonline.net Cal State Online Launching Spring 2013 and at our new Cal State Online YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/CalStateOnline Dec 2012 Increasing CSU Access ... Student Inquiry Website www.calstateonline.net Cal State Online Launching Spring 2013 and at our new Cal State Online YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/CalStateOnline Dec 2012 Increasing... All Cal State Online Programs are delivered using the Pearson eCollege LMS Dec 2012 Cal State Online Launch Programs  Northridge’s Liberal Studies became the first program to join Cal State Online. .. campuses  Cal State Online will redefine and greatly expand the University’s outreach and connection to its community  Cal State Online centrally addresses the need for quality education online