Accelerated Online Programs at Northern Kentucky University - AOP Initiative Overview
Explore the timeline and key components of the Accelerated Online Programs (AOP) Initiative at Northern Kentucky University, highlighting key milestones, partnerships, and program launches. Learn about the university's strategic approach to online learning and the collaboration with third-party partners to enhance student experience and program offerings.
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Accelerated Online Programs at Northern Kentucky University Sue Ott Rowlands, Provost Open Forums: September 13, 2017
Timeline of the AOP Initiative Online Learning Taskforce Report The Future of Online Learning at Northern Kentucky University (2009) Online & Learning Technology Taskforce Report Some Assembly Required: A Proposal for the Creation of a Unified Structure for the Support, Facilitation, and Growth of Online Learning and Learning Technologies at NKU (2015) Online Education Strategic Planning Team Report Summary and Recommendations (Spring 2016) Open Forums on ESSIP, including the Online Initiative held (Fall 2016) RFP issued for an Online Marketing and Enrollment Partner/Proposals received (Fall 2016)
NKUs Third Party Partner Needs: Market research and demand assessment Compliance and state authorization Instructional design Capital investment Recruiting and retention services Faculty development Enrollment management Marketing
Timeline of the AOP Initiative Four finalists make campus presentations (January 2017) Academic Partnerships Learning House Pearson Wiley Contract signed with Academic Partnerships (May 2017) Planning meetings ongoing (June-present 2017) Implementation committees established (July 2017) Academic Systems and Processes Steering January 2018 launch date set for selected accelerated online programs
Timeline of the AOP Initiative Launching January 2018 RN to BSN MBA Launching March 2018 DNP Post Masters MS Health Science MS Health Informatics BSBA General Business BSBA Marketing BSBA Management BSBA Global Supply Chain Management BA Criminal Justice BA Integrative Studies BA Psychology BS Sociology BS Library Informatics BS Health Science
Key Components of the Partnership Northern Kentucky University Academic programs and degrees are ours Students are NKU students Our IT and financial systems manage student/faculty support Academic Partnerships Marketing and recruitment of students Retention support Course development assistance Instructional Connections Provide academic coaches as needed NKU vets these teaching assistants and can hire them or local adjuncts as needed
Key Components of the Partnership Net revenue shared between NKU and AP Net refers to cost share on scholarships offered Degree programs utilize an accelerated framework Time to degree is accelerated (most relevant at graduate level) Courses taught in 7-week sessions, 6 sessions per year All courses taught fully online Students recruited by AP and admitted by NKU to an accelerated online degree program are coded as such Students are taught and advised by NKU faculty/staff AP academic specialists assist with retention by tracking and contacting students who haven t registered for next session Students who earn an NKU degree may walk at commencement
