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Transformative Technologies in the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program

Join us for an insightful exploration of the innovative technologies shaping the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA (CQEMBA) program. This presentation will cover the program's learning model, the dual-degree partnership with Queen's University, and the technological advancements enhancing student experience. We will discuss the evolution of the program since its inception in 2004, including logistics, participant feedback, and future growth opportunities. Led by Stephen Demmings, Manager of Technology at Cornell Executive Education, this session highlights our commitment to providing a cutting-edge educational environment.

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Transformative Technologies in the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program

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  1. EMBA Technology Conference San Francisco, April 2012 Technologies within the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA Program Stephen Demmings Manager of Technology Cornell Executive Education

  2. Agenda • Background: Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program (CQEMBA) • CQEMBA Learning Model & Technologies • Changes in the Program • Looking forward

  3. Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA • Overview • Launched in 2004: 2nd Cornell EMBA, 4th MBA • Dual-degree partnership with Queen’s University • Original architects of this Learning Model, 1994 • Format & Logistics • 16 months of classes starting in June • 3 residential sessions (classroom, ~40%) and 42 Class Saturdays (VTC, ~60%) • Class of 2013: • 22 cities (NY, DC, GA, TX, WA, OR, CA, NH, QC, ON, AB, BC) • Two sections • 127 participants, 25 sites, 19 teams (14 free-standing, 5 “virtual”)

  4. CQEMBA - Learning Model Video Cornell-Queen’s EMBA Learning Model Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prlKBF9xXkg

  5. CQEMBA - Learning Model Results • Parallel learning • Between professor and participants • Across national class • Among team members • Participants’ comments

  6. CQEMBA - Broadcast Studio • Computer • Smart Board • Message Monitor • One-Touch • 2 x 52” monitors • 2 x cameras • doc. Camera • Microphone

  7. CQEMBA - Broadcast Control Room • 2 Polycom HDX 9000 • Sony MFS-2000 Switcher • Sony BRC-300 cameras with remote controls • Miranda Kaleido K2 split screen • Crestron Control • DVD & Accordent recording • DVD & VCR players • 1 technician and 1 administrative staff

  8. CQEMBA - Boardroom Learning Center • 2 x 52” HD monitors • HD Camera • HD Codec • Microphones • One-Touch • Wireless IP Connection • Notebook Connections

  9. CQEMBA - Equipment • Codecs • Polycom HDX 9000 • 768Kb/s Private IP Network (Masergy) • H.239 (People and Content) • Bridge (Queen’s) in Kingston • 2 X Polycom RMX 2000 • 1 Backup Bridge

  10. CQEMBA - One-Touch & Message Mon. • Participant One-Touch Keypads • Respond to polling question (multiple formats) • Call professor • Flag professor (anonymous) • Studio One-Touch Monitor • Monitor polling question results • Monitor& respond to call list • Monitor flagging • Message Monitor • Operated by broadcast staff • Bio of student speaking • Real-time messages from broadcast staff

  11. CQEMBA - Program Portal • Communications & Administrative Portal • Built on Lotus Notes, functionality ~ Blackboard • Administrative messaging site (permanent & recent) • Real-time chat • General Water Cooler area • Course sites for announcements, files, discussion • Class recording archive • Gateway to Team Rooms • Gateway to school service • Career Management Center • Libraries • Alumni resources, Fit to Lead

  12. CQEMBA - Portal Landing Page & Chat

  13. CQEMBA – Course Page

  14. On Demand Recordings

  15. CQEMBA – Staff and Training • Training • VC staff have extensive expertise • Support staff (pre-production, broadcast, post-production) • Faculty (new skills and new material required) • Students

  16. Technology Changes • Technology • Network • ISDN to IP • 512 Kb/s to 768 Kb/s • Boardroom Internet • Wired to Wireless • Codecs • SD to HD • VSX to HDX • Tutorials using Go-To-Meeting

  17. Program Changes - Foot Print • 2005 (Class of 2007) to 2011 (Class of 2013) • 11 Cities (3 US & 8 CAN) / 22 Cities (14 US & 8 CAN) • 2012 (Class of 2014) • 24 Cities (14 US & 8 CAN & 2 Latin America) • Wait lists in Some Cities

  18. Looking Forward • Technology • Broadcasting in HD (more bandwidth) • Electronic books and more comprehensive digital material distribution • I-Pad – more than just for electronic materials • Program Growth • Domestic growth (e.g., wait lists) • International growth (network reliability, timing) • New programs (degree, non-degree, in-company)

  19. Would you like to know more? Stephen Demmings SRD38@cornell.edu www.cqemba.org Thank you!

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