1. Boston University’s Executive Online Degree Completion Program – Liberal Arts for Adults Jay Halfond Dean, Metropolitan College Susan M. Kryczka Director, Distance Education

2. Boston University • Fourth largest independent university in the US – largest institution in New England • Largest international student population in NE and largest number of students studying abroad • $1.3 billion operating budget with over 28,000 students from all 50 states and over 130 nations • Over 8,000 employees – about 3,000 of whom are faculty

3. Division of Extended Education Provost Boston University Division of Extended Education John Ebersole Finance Richard Russo Corporate & Technology Programs John Bonanno Human Resources Al Sapienza Al Summer Term Donna Shea Sargent Center Rob Rubendall Center for Professional Education Ruth Ann Murray Metropolitan College Jay Halfond B.U. Global Elizabeth Nassar Distance Education Susan Kryczka Lifelong Learning Rebecca Alssid Marketing Roxolana Sawchuk

4. Metropolitan College • One of 17 degree granting bodies at Boston University • Founded in 1965 • Offers over forty undergraduate/graduate/certificate programs • International and military programs • 3,200 students • Generates over $27 million in tuition revenue

5. EUDCP - Societal Need • The number of those who have not completed bachelor’s degrees exceeds the number of those who have bachelors degrees • Social Opportunity Costs • Economic benefits for those with degrees • Liberal Arts – force fed to the young, appreciated more in maturity • Importance of educational credentials for self-esteem • Limited opportunities to complete education

6. Counter-Intuitive Philosophy of the EUDCP Program • Reward the procrastinator • Focus on learning as an end in itself • Maximize immersion and interaction • Provide a broad range of liberal arts subjects • Move from specific to the general • Use a specific focus or approach as a lens on a discipline • Identify dynamic faculty and tap their expertise • Avoid specialization or multiple paths • Avoid conventional courses – create an original program

7. Internal Processes • Metropolitan College context • MET experience with Degree Completion Programs • MET experience with Distance Education • College of General Studies faculty

8. Collaborative Process • Negotiating the Approval of the Program • Negotiating the Curriculum

9. Programs Offered Online • MS Criminal Justice (MET) • MS_ Management (MET) • MSCIS – Computer Information Systems (MET) • TDPT- Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy (Sargent) • MS Occupational Therapy (Sargent) • EUDCP- Executive Undergraduate Degree Completion Degree Program (MET) • Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology (School of Education) • Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation (Medical School)

10. BU Standards for Distance Education Courses • High Level of Interactivity • Attention to Styles of Learning • Rigorous • Substantial Feedback • Use of Multiple Media • High Production Standards • Easy Access for Faculty • Outcome Driven

13. Samples of two courses from the EUDCP • MET IS 308 Philosophy through Film • MET IS 312 Food Stuff: A Taste of Biology

14. Marketing • Identifying marketplace • Call center • Alumni initiative

15. How Will We Evaluate this Program?Feedback Mechanisms • Testimonials • Evaluations • Retention • Enrollments • Recognition • Imitators

16. Thank You!!!