COUNCIL FORACCELERATED PROGRAMS

THE COUNCIL FOR ACCELERATED PROGRAMS (CAP)

ANNUAL REPORT AUGUST 2011 – AUGUST 2012

SERVING THE ACCELERATED LEARNING COMMUNITY SINCE 2004 TO HELP ADVANCE AND ADVOCATE ACCELERATED EDUCATION WORLDWIDE.

ORIGINALLY FOUNDED WITH GRANT FUNDING FROM THE LUMINA FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION.

OUR MISSION:

The Council for Accelerated Programs (CAP) is an international membership organization serving professionals who lead, teach, and conduct research in accelerated programs in higher education. As an advocate for accelerated education, CAP

enhances collaboration and shares best practices and research findings among its members to design and deliver the most effective accelerated learning for adult and nontraditional students.

DEAR COLLEAGUES:

The 2011/2012 year has been a very busy and a very successful one for CAP! As an organization, we were delighted to unveil the CAP Quality Standards and Model for Good Practice in Accelerated Programs in Higher Education. In serving our mission, these resources were developed in cooperation with two accrediting bodies, and are intended to assist accelerated programs with accreditation visits as well as with overall program evaluation and improvement. Dr. Royce Ann Collins, former CAP Chair, continues her work with the Standards by performing research that will enhance the effectiveness of the Standards and Model. We look forward to hearing more about this research during the National Conference in Denver in August.

CAP has also been busy providing consulting services to institutions and organizations wishing to improve their work with adult students. Faculty development has been a major theme in CAP’s consulting work, and CAP also serves as a program evaluator for a grant-funded project in Louisville. We hope our work will continue to spread the message of quality and innovation in serving adult learners!

Webinars are now critical components of CAP’s service offerings. CAP partnered with the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) to offer webinars about the CAP Standards. We hope you were able to join us! If not, there will be future opportunities. In the fall, CAP will join with the Center for Adult Learning in Louisiana (CALL) to offer another webinar series that will be designed for faculty. We are very excited about the opportunity to reach out to our own and other groups’ members through webinars and other available technology.

CAP continues to sponsor a National Conference and at least one Regional Meeting each year. The 2011 Conference focused on Quality Accelerated Programs. We were so excited that representatives from two accrediting bodies joined us! Our Regional Meeting last October was hosted by Stevenson University and highlighted Assessment and Regulations. Both events received high evaluation marks from participants, which is our primary gauge for success. Looking ahead, Keuka College, in Penn Yan, NY, has graciously offered to host our fall regional meeting that will focus on Promoting Student Success. Mark your calendars for October 8th & 9th!

Financially, CAP has furthered its goal of becoming self-sustaining and ended this fiscal year “in the black.” By broadening the scope of services offered, CAP has found a way not only to be a voice for accelerated programs, but to serve our constituency in ways that extend our mission and theirs. We are excited about CAP’s future and the many possibilities to serve our wonderful members and to impact the students we all care about so much.

Enjoy this first CAP Annual Report. We are excited to share our year with you!

Sincerely,

Dr. Patricia Ellis Jeannie McCarron, MNM 2011/2012 CAP Board Chair CAP Director Stevenson University Regis University

“So practical, I already called my staff and assigned them projects! Well done – an excellent conference!”

“I will bring back truly excellent and specific ideas for my program. Thank you!”

“What a terrific forum. I will return!”

“The CAP standards will help my institution so much - not just with our upcoming accreditation visit but with our overall program improvement. Thank you for this great resource!”

- Member and participant comments from event evaluations

In 2004, CAP was founded at Regis University with a start-up grant from the Lumina Foundation for education. The original founder and accelerated learning researcher, Raymond Wlodkowski, Ph.D., had a vision of creating a network of accelerated learning programs that could serve as a forum for collaboration, communication, and information sharing among its members to advance and advocate accelerated education worldwide. Today, that vision remains CAP’s primary focus.

CAP began as a Special Interest Group within the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), and has flourished into its own member organization with a niche of service offerings that focus on accelerated programs and adult learners. Our founding institution, Regis University, continues to be a strong supporter and advocate of CAP by providing in-kind contributions that include office space, administrative overhead, and access to resources. We are also incredibly appreciative that Metro State University of Denver graciously provides complimentary meeting space, technology, and staffing resources to support our annual conferences. We are indebted to these organizations for their generosity and advocacy over the years.

Today, CAP continues to work closely with CAEL, as noted above, and is facilitating partnerships with the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) and other organizations in order to broaden its outreach and scope of services. We are excited about the many possibilities!

Tomorrow has much promise for this member organization that began small and had big dreams. We can now look back at the beginning and then look forward to the next year knowing that the higher education landscape has changed, but CAP’s mission and vision continue to be relevant and important to all who serve adult students.

CAP’S HISTORY AND EVOLUTION:

CAP’S VISION:CAP will be recognized as the leading advocate of accelerated learning in higher education and as the premiere membership organization for providers of accelerated education.

CAP’S CORE VALUES:CAP………

…believes that accelerated learning is an effective and efficient educational process for adult learners;

…believes that our members have experiences, knowledge & expertise in accelerated learning to share with one another;

…encourages and shares research and assessment in the field of accelerated learning;

…believes that accelerated learning provides access to higher learning for a diverse population of learners.

CAP’S GOALS:• To organize and conduct conferences and workshops to share innovative policies, practices, and research relevant to accelerated

programs;• To maintain a website and databases dedicated to sharing research and information about accelerated learning and programs in

higher education;• To provide opportunities for member collaboration and information-sharing;• To organize faculty & staff development opportunities that address the unique needs of nontraditional and adult students in

accelerated programs;• To expand the membership base and extend outreach to ensure broad representation in accelerated learning;• To collaborate with accelerated programs to conduct research on accelerated learning;• To develop strategies to ensure a self-sustaining organization; and,• To maintain an infrastructure to support the organizational mission and goals.

Total Individual Members: 177Total Institutions Represented: 76

CAP’S REVENUE SOURCES, 2011/2012 FISCAL YEAR

WHERE ARE OUR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS LOCATED?

CAP’S MEMBERSHIP, JUNE 2012

Faculty Development Training, Elizabethtown College, June 2011, facilitated by Dr. Royce Ann Collins.

2011 CAP Conference, Quality Accelerated Programs: Quality, Assessment and Accreditation, August 4-6, Metropolitan State College of Denver; 95 Attendees, 54 Institutions.

Unveiling of CAP Quality Standards, August, 2011.

2011 CAP Fall Regional Meeting, Assessment and Regulations, October 27-28, Stevenson University; 12 Institutions.

CAP Consulting visit, Degrees At Work project, Louisville, KY, performed by Dr. Royce Ann Collins, January 2012.

Project Evaluation Report submitted to Degrees At Work, Louisville, KY, February 2012. Report written by Royce Ann Collins, Pat Ellis, Dawn Spaar.

Unveiling of CAP’s Model for Good Practice in Accelerated Programs in Higher Education, January, 2012. CAP Members received a complimentary copy in February, 2012.

CAP/CAEL Webinar, Quality Standards for Accelerated Learning Programs, January 31st and June 5th (Two separate offerings); 65 Total Attendees.

CAP Connected, CAP’s Member Newsletter, distributed February 2012, June 2012.

2011/2012 HIGHLIGHTS

CAP PRESENTATIONS & PUBLISHED CAP ARTICLES

Collins, R.A., Ellis, P.M. & Martin, J.B. “Accelerated Programs 101” The 10th National Conference for Accelerated Programs in Higher Education, Quality Accelerated Programs: Outcomes, Assessment and Accreditation, Pre-Conference Workshop, Denver, CO, August 4-6, 2011.

Beattie, L.E. & Ellis, P.M. “Best Practices in Preparing Students and Faculty to Succeed in Accelerated Programs: An Orientation and Professional Development Primer,” The 10th National Conference for Accelerated Programs in Higher Education, Quality Accelerated Programs: Outcomes, Assessment and Accreditation, Roundtable Presentation, Denver, CO, August 4-6, 2011.

CAP Executive Board, Apple Van-Alstine, J., Collins, R.A. [Chair], Beattie, L.E., Castle, T., Ellis, P.M., Spaar, D.L., “Quality Standards for Accelerated Programs,” The 10th National Conference for Accelerated Programs in Higher Education, Quality Accelerated Programs: Outcomes, Assessment and Accreditation, Plenary Session, Denver, CO, August 4-6, 2011.

Ellis, P.M., Howell, M.F., Kokolus, J. & Lindauer, J.D., MBA Faculty Intake Assessment, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA, September 24, 2011.

Collins, R.A. “Quality Standards of Accelerated Programs for Adult Learners in Higher Education” Association of Continuing Higher Education 2011 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, October 13, 2011.

Collins, R.A. & Ellis, P. “Quality Standards of Accelerated Program for Adults” 2011 Council for Adult and Experiential Learning International Conference, Adult Learners in a Changing Landscape, Chicago, IL, November 10, 2011.

Collins, R.A. & Ellis, P. “Model of Good Practice and Quality Standards for Accelerated Programs” CAP-CAEL Webinar, January 31, 2012.

Collins, R.A. & Gonzales, R. “Accelerated Programming: Standards of Best Practices” 2012 Council of College and Military Educators Annual Conference, Salute to Possibilities: Paving the Way for Our Military Community, Orlando, FL, February 13 – 16, 2012.

Stewart, T. “Quality Standards for Accelerated Programs in Higher Education” CALL Adult Learner Summit, Baton Rouge, LA, March 1, 2012.

Collins, R.A. “Quality Standards of Accelerated Programs and Current Research” 2012 Higher Learning Commission NCA Annual Conference, Quality in Higher Education, Chicago, IL, March 30 – April 3, 2012.

Ellis. P. and Spaar, D. “What Adult Learners and Their Employers Should Expect when Employees Enroll in College” Third Annual Adult Education Conference, Spalding University, Louisville, KY, March 31, 2012.

Ellis. P. and Spaar, D. “Balancing Convenience: Standards for Quality Learning” Third Annual Adult Education Conference, Spalding University, Louisville, KY, March 31, 2012.

McCarron, J.L. (June, 2012). “Use New CAP Resource to Ensure Best Practices in Accelerated Programs” Recruiting & Retaining Adult Learners, 14: 8.

Each year up to three faculty from CAP member institutions are recognized for Excellence in Teaching in an accelerated program. Winners have demonstrated excellence in their ability to relate to students, to encourage students as learners, to challenge students to reach their maximum performance, and to make the learning relevant and meaningful. Winners have also made significant contributions to the wider academic community.

The national Award for Excellence in Innovation for serving adult learners honors excellence in responding to the diverse and changing needs of adult learners in accelerated or intensive formats. This award recognizes innovation that has demonstrated benefit to the field of accelerated learning or has produced a significant contribution to advancing service or instruction to adult learners.

The national Award for Excellence in Marketing honors excellence in outreach and communication to adult learner populations. This award recognizes Institutions that have creatively and effectively marketed to the adult learner in their respective areas in ways consistent with their institutional and program missions. The effective use of technology and diverse delivery mediums are also strong considerations.

2011 CAP EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING WINNERS:

Jacqueline Carrero, Professor, Ana G. Mendez University System, Hollywood, FL

Janet Colvin, Lead Faculty Member, Regis University College for Professional Studies, Denver, CO

Lind W. Coop, Professor of Strategic Management, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA

2011 CAP EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION WINNER (INSTITUTION):

Elizabethtown College Edward R. Murphy Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning, Elizabethtown, PA

2011 CAP EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING WINNER (PROGRAM/INSTITUTION):

Houghton College, P.A.C.E. Program, Houghton, NY

2011/2012 CAP AWARDEES

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS:

Royce Ann Collins, 2010/2011 CAP Executive Board Chair, Individual Donor, Conference Partner

Pat Ellis, 2010/2011 CAP Executive Board Vice Chair, Individual Donor, Conference Partner

INSTITUTIONAL/ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORS:

Elizabethtown Collegehttp://www.etowndegrees.com/

Institute for Professional Developmenthttp://www.ipd.org/

Metropolitan State University of Denverhttp://www.mscd.edu/

New Ventures of Regis Universityhttp://www.newventuresed.org/

Graduate & Professional Studies at Stevenson Universityhttp://gps.stevenson.edu/

University of Indianapolis School for Adult Learninghttp://www.uindy.edu/school-for-adult-learning

2011/2012 CAP SPONSORS

Audrey Ashton-Savage, Adjunct Associate Professor, Whittemore School of Business and Economics, University of New HampshireEx Offico Member/Past Chair

Diana Bamford-Rees, CAEL Associate Vice PresidentEx Officio Member/CAEL Liaison

Linda Beattie, Chair, Adult Accelerated Program, Spalding UniversityMember-at-Large

Scott Campbell, Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies, Edgewood CollegeMember-at-Large

Tom Castle, Interim Asst. Provost and Dean of Adult Programs, Mount Mercy UniversityTreasurer

Royce Ann Collins, Assistant Professor in Adult Education, Kansas State UniversityEx Offico Member/Past Chair

Patricia Ellis, Associate Dean of Accelerated Undergraduate Programs, Stevenson UniversityChair

Chad Gruhl, Associate Chair and Associate Professor, Hospitality, Tourism, and Events, Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSCD)Events Officer

Gordon Jorgenson, Director, Liberal Studies Program, Azusa Pacific UniversityAwards Officer

Tom Kennedy, Executive Director and CEO, New Ventures of Regis UniversityRegis University Liaison/Executive Director

Lesley Kleveter, Director, Extended Studies - Duluth Campus, The College of St. ScholasticaSecretary

Dawn Spaar, Associate Dean, Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning, Elizabethtown CollegeVice Chair

Tammy Stewart, Vice Provost, Concordia University TexasMembership Cultivation Officer

CAP Director:Jeannie McCarron, Regis University

CAP Newsletter Co-Editors:Cynthia D. Barnes, Associate Professor, School of Management, College for Professional Studies, Regis UniversityLuka Powanga, Professor, School of Management, College for Professional Studies, Regis University

2011/2012 CAP BOARD OF OFFICERS

COUNCIL FORACCELERATED PROGRAMS

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS WHO VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE TO CAP BY SERVING ON A COMMITTEE THIS PAST YEAR:

Judy Apple-VanAlstine, University of IndianapolisCheryl Bosse, Stevenson UniversityKatie Buvoltz, Houghton CollegeMaureen Hencmann, New Ventures of Regis UniversityGordon Jorgenson, Azusa Pacific UniversityHonour Moore, Holy Family UniversityBarbara Randazzo, Elizabethtown CollegeMary Kay Scribner, Roberts Wesleyan CollegeRobin Spaid, Morgan State UniversityBrent Wood, Azusa Pacific University

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF CAP AND ITS MISSION:

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