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In September 2006, a Request for Proposals was issued for a consultant who could help develop a grant program with clear, achievable system-wide goals and well-defined accountability measures. In December 2006, a contract was awarded to the National Center for Academic Transformation (NCAT). NCAT is nationally known for its course redesign model for improving learning in large enrollment courses, incorporating technology and maximizing resources.
The LCE Course Redesign Initiative (CRI), based on the highly-successful NCAT model, takes the Regents’ interest in learner-centered education to a new level. The LCE CRI focuses on the redesign of large-enrollment, multi-section “gateway” or undergraduate courses, using technology-supported active learning strategies. The overall goal: To achieve improvements in student learning outcomes as well as efficiencies in instructional costs.
The new LCE CRI program extends from January 2007 through September 2009. The initiative is funded through the Regents Innovation Fund for the 2007-11 funding period. Because of the timing and scope of the CRI, two years of funding ($500,000 per year, FY 2007 and FY 2008), or a total of $1 million will be dedicated to these projects.
2007 LCE CRI Awards
From February through July 2007, project teams consisting of faculty and administrators at each of the three Universities went through a structured series of steps that called on them to do intensive analysis and planning as the foundation for their final redesign proposals.
The LCE CRI project awards were selected and announced in August 2007. A total of 13 projects were approved, representing a wide diversity of academic areas and course redesign strategies.
Among the highlights of the 2007 projects:
The total amount awarded for the 13 projects is $690,772 for the two-year cycle.
The current annual enrollment for all the proposed redesign courses is 18,696.
Project teams estimate a total annual savings of $1,432,790 averaging $77 per student.
Many project teams expect to see significant benefits beyond improved student outcomes and costs savings, including:
Increased enrollment capacity (in one case up to 300%);
Reduction in bottleneck courses in progressive curricula; and
Reductions in drop-fail-withdraw rates.
2007 LCE Course-Redesign Initiative Awards
Institution Course(s) to be Redesigned Two-Year
BudgetTotal Enrollment in Current Course(s) Annual Projected Savings
in Cost per Student*ASU ACC 230: Uses of Accounting Information I $50,285 1,312 $107,602 ASU CHM 101: General Chemistry $100,000 2,640 $159,800 ASU College Algebra $50,000 1,700 $243,744 ASU CSE 180: Computer Literacy $51,763 299 $56,399 ASU GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I, Physical $52,911 2,200 $52,800 ASU MGT 300 Organizational Behavior and Leadership $49,665 270 $40,770 ASU CMN 225: Public Speaking $41,178 200 $33,600 ASU WST 100 Women and Society
WST 300 Women in Contemporary Society$45,218 2,400 $38,400 NAU BIO 181 Introductory Biology $49,518 1,050 $76,650 NAU PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology $49,992 1,925 $32,725 UA MCB 181: Introductory Biology $50,000 1,500 $229,500 UA CHEM 103/104: Fundamentals of Chemistry (and lab) $49,911 2,000 $50,000 UA NATS 101 A Geological Perspective $50,331 1,200 $310,800 TOTALS: $690,772 18,696 $1,432,790 *NOTE: Overall savings calculations in this column are based on current enrollment levels. However, in several projects the reduction in the cost per student comes through an increase in the total enrollment capacity at no or minimal increase in overall instructional cost. In one case enrollment capacity is expected to increase 300% through the redesign.
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