Regional Program Sharing
Join presenters Mark McCormick (Salem Community College), MaryAnn Westerfield, and Dorothy Abruzzo-Klumpp (Cumberland County College) for an insightful exploration of Regional Program Sharing. This initiative highlights two innovative models: Model One where students spend their first year at their home institution and second year at a host institution, and Model Two which features a cohort program starting at the host institution. The discussion will cover the advantages of these models while addressing key considerations such as academic advisement, financial aid, and institutional marketing.
Regional Program Sharing
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Presentation Transcript
Regional Program Sharing Presenters Mark McCormick, Dean of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer, Salem Community College MaryAnn Westerfield, Dean, Division of STEM/Healthcare, Cumberland County College Dorothy Abruzzo-Klumpp, Student Development Advisor, Division of STEM/Healthcare, Cumberland County College
Regional Program Sharing Benefits of Program Sharing
Regional Program Sharing Model One: 1 + 1 (begin at Partner Institution) • Curriculum can be easily segmented into two fairly equal portions—Year One at student’s home institution (Partner Institution), and Year Two at Host Institution • Students enroll in one institution at a time • Students who complete the program are awarded a joint degree
Regional Program Sharing Model Two: Cohort (begin at Host Institution) • Program is a cohort program in which students enroll in core program courses in sequence beginning the first semester • Students enroll in the Host Institution from the beginning • Students earn a degree from the host institution
Regional Program Sharing Memorialize the relationship between institutions with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Issues to Consider: • In Cohort model, allowing students to take Gen Ed courses at student’s Home Institution • Academic Advisement/Transition between institutions • Financial Aid • Institutional Research • Marketing • Commencement