ELC Tracy Robinson Center for Innovative Teaching amp Learning Meet Me at the Finish Line Helping Adult Students and Comebackers Graduate with Credit for Prior Learning Ashley Coffer and ID: 642603
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Finish Line Program & Experiential Learning Credit (ELC) Tracy RobinsonCenter for Innovative Teaching & Learning
Meet Me at the Finish Line:
Helping Adult Students and Comebackers Graduate with Credit for Prior Learning
Ashley Coffer and
Tracy RobinsonSlide2
A degree completion program, launched in the fall 2013 semester, that re-recruits stop outs who were close to finishing their first bachelor’s degree
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Objectives of the session
to
explain how
the program started
to
share results
experienced to date
to
realize how
Credit for Prior Learning opportunities can reduce cost and time to degree for all student populations
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Who we are
of Memphis
Public institution
21,500 students
SACSCOC
250 areas of study
Photo Credit: UM Photographer, New Student Convocation 2016Slide5
Our students
30% are adult students
30% part time
30% living on campus
30%
are working 35% taking online classes80% receive financial aid
Photo Credit: UM Photographer, August 2016 CommencementSlide6
Something happens …
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Timeline
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Finish Line Program Criteria
Senior standing (90 + credit hours)
One semester stop-out period
Overall grade point average of 2.0
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Rationale
It is the RIGHT thing to do!
It just is.
Boosts public perception of institution
Increases retention and graduation rates
Adds 80 - 100% premium to funding formula for each adult and/or Pell recipient
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Results: 390 graduates
Funding formula equivalent: 750
Average
Age 36
GPA 2.6
Only 11 Hours needed!!
Cost of
$1,800
300 students in progress
60 students graduating by December
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48%
First Generation Students
68%
Underrepresented Minorities
71%
Low income StudentsSlide12
Outreach
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www.memphis.edu/finishlineSlide14
Solutions Approach
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Messaging:
Accessible, Affordable, Accelerated
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Course Completion Strategies
Thorough review of transcript and catalog requirements
Revise or complete missing coursework
GRADE CHANGES
SUBSTITUTIONS
LOW COST OPTIONS
TUITION COURSES
Schedule alternate times/sessions and delivery modes
Explore all forms of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
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http://www.memphis.edu/priorlearning/
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CPL: Credit by Exam
CLEP
DSST
Standardized Exams
Institutional Exams
In policy only
Underutilized
Unstandardized
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Meet Andy
Took CLEP exam for American Government
Savings of
$1,100
Immediate Gratification
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Opportunity for students to develop a portfolio of their learning experiences
Students complete 7 module, online portfolio development course
Faculty member evaluates portfolio for academic credit
CPL: Portfolio
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Meet Michael
Completed Portfolio Development course
Awarded 18 hours of credit
Savings of
$5,850
and 3 semesters
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CPL: Pre-Assessed Experiences
The Saylor Academy
Diverse offerings
Faculty reviewed
Open enrollment
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Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
www.cael.org
American Council on Education (ACE)
www.acenet.edu
National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)
http://www.nationalccrs.org/
CPL: Allies
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Reality check
Get the right message
Start small
Tell the stories
Gain support
Getting started
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Gaining support
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Cautions
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“In the face of all the reasons adults want to give up, I was able to see it to the end because of the compassion and consideration of your program.” - Karin
“I start graduate school next month. None of this would have ever been possible without Finish Line.” - Mary
“The Finish Line program has been a true blessing. I have landed a job at a prestigious brokerage firm, which has allowed me to provide for my family. ”
- Kendra
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to finally finish my degree requirements and earn my diploma after 34 years. This is very important to me in so many ways.”
- SteveSlide29
Questions?
ASHLEY COFFER TRACY ROBINSON
apcoffer@memphis.edu tracy.robinson@memphis.edu
901.678.7366 901.678.5077
www.memphis.edu/finishline
finishline@memphis.edu
Please remember your session evaluations.
Session C237
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