2. U.S. Department of Education (ED)
changes (Effective date: January 1, 2011)
Review Two Key Regulations (faculty-
specific)
Misrepresentation
Outside Coursework
Syllabi Changes
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3. At
the conclusion of this session you
will be able to:
Explain why the ED made the regulation changes
Define „Credit Hour‟ or its equivalent
Describe and comply with the regulation concerning
Misrepresentations
Explain the Outside Coursework regulation and it‟s
impact on course syllabi
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4. Why the change?
To improve integrity in the programs authorized by Title
IV and our accrediting bodies
To protect and serve our students
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5. An
institutionally established equivalency
of an amount of student work represented
in intended learning outcomes and
evidence of student achievement that
reasonably approximates minimum
measures
Final Regulations
§600.2, p. 66946
(preamble: pp. 66844-66850)
6. Prohibits
misleading or false statements
to students, accrediting agencies, states,
ED or any member of the public
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7. Walking the Talk
Do not make statements that may not
be true
If it is not a supported fact, do not state
it
If you are unclear or unsure of a fact get
clarification before saying anything
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8. This regulation prohibits
misrepresentation about these
common questions:
Are you accredited?
When I graduate will I obtainable my licenses or
certification?
Do you guarantee I will be hired when I graduate?
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9. Who does the Misrepresentation
regulation NOT apply to?
a) Instructors
b) Student Admissions
c) Dean|DOE
d) Students
e) Guest Speakers
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10. Which of these statements is a violation
of the misrepresentation regulation?
a) “When you graduate you will get a job making
$75,000.”
b) “Bryman will find you a job after you graduate.”
c) “_______ company always hires from Bryman”
d) All of the above
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11. Important Reminders – “Do’s and
Don’ts”
Our communication is monitored
Use only official Bryman written materials – Campus
Catalog, etc.
No “homemade promotional materials”
Create realistic expectations – Don‟t use only the
“best case” scenarios
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12. Important Reminders – “Do’s and
Don’ts”
Use up to date and local statistical data
OK to say, “I don‟t know” as long as we follow it
with, “That‟s a good question, let me look into it.”
Ask your Manager for help – they are a valuable
resource
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13. Recognizes the amount of work and time during
which a student is engaged in academic activity
outside of the classroom
Clarifies credit hour definition and
calculation
Degree programs: 2:1
Diploma programs: 5-10 hours per
week
New syllabi created by curriculum
reflects the change
Good Faith Effort
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14. In order to meet Federal regulations
related to program integrity the
Bryman Curriculum Team did the
following…
Updated curriculum
Developed standardized syllabus templates
Identified out-of-class activities and quantified time-
on-task
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15. In order to meet Federal regulations
related to program integrity the
Bryman Curriculum Team did the
following…
Reviewed/updated all programs for appropriate in-
class and out-of-class activities
Reviewed/updated all programs for inclusion of
assessments
Reviewed/updated all programs for inclusion of
learning resource activities (LRSA)
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16. Organized and standardized template
Certain paragraphs and wording locked down
Objectives now require students to be able to
demonstrate not just remember.
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20. Activity:
For this activity you will need the
following items from your workbook:
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Example syllabus on pages 9 – 16
Time on Task Sheet on page 20
Assignment Time Exchange page 21
Using
all of these items complete an
assignment exchange for Unit 2 Outside
Coursework.
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21. • Walking the Talk
• Read appendix which includes Best Practices and
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•
•
•
FAQ.
Notify Program Chair about concerns, issues or
problems with syllabi; submit just-in-time feedback.
Pull new syllabus each module to remain current
with changes
Fill in any additional lesson plan activities using the
Time on Task (TOT) and Assignment Time
Exchange form turn into your Program Chair 5 days
prior to the next start date if there are changes
If you have questions regarding the regulations
please refer to your Program Chair or Dean | DOE
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Notes de l'éditeur
By the end of the training you will be able to explain why the U.S. Department of Education made the regulation changes. You will be able to understand the misrepresentations regulation fully and be able to comply with them. You will also be able to understand the credit hours regulation as it pertains to outside coursework and make the necessary changes to your lesson plan.Segue: This training does not provide specific analysis on each regulation but highlights critical new legal requirements which we will review for your role.
So why were these changes brought about? They were brought about to improve the integrity in the programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and our accrediting bodies to better protect and serve our students. This will help us to change our students’ lives. Which will ultimately assist us in achieving our vision of becoming the Best Career Education Company in World. Segue: Let’s look at these regulations a little closer
This regulation is all about prohibiting providing “misleading” statements to current and prospective students, as well as businesses, accrediting agencies, states, Department of Education or any member of the public.
Walking the talk- This should sound familiar because last fall we had our Walking the Talk days and we all signed “I Will Statements” that in part say we will not provide misleading statements. We have a commitment to accuracy, honesty and integrity and we always have – this is not new. We didn’t start this because of anything the Department of Education has told us to do. It is a part of who we are; the first pillar of our Core Values is Integrity. Integrity is about operating from a commitment to accuracy and honesty.
Some instructors are confused and get accreditation mixed up with state licensing and certifications. We are accredited but we may not have some state licenses or certifications. However, because we do not have these does not mean we are not accredited.
Animate to have agreement with all except Students. (cross out animation)
(Place animation for answer to question.)Here are some statements that have been heard around the campuses. Refer to your program manager in Curriculum or the Accrediting and Licensing department. Which of these statements is a violation of the misrepresentation regulation?Remember that commitment you made to providing honest and accurate information by singing the “”I Will Statement;” a commitment to not make misleading statements. Continue to live up to that commitment and we’ll all …
Some instructors are confused and get accreditation mixed up with state licensing and certifications. We are accredited but we may not have some state licenses or certifications. However, because we do not have these does not mean we are not accredited.
Some instructors are confused and get accreditation mixed up with state licensing and certifications. We are accredited but we may not have some state licenses or certifications. However, because we do not have these does not mean we are not accredited.
In order to meet Federal regulations related to program integrity the Bryman Curriculum Team did the following…Update curriculum to meet federal regulations related to program integrityDevelop standardized syllabus templates for identified programsIdentify out-of-class activities and quantify time-on-taskReview/update all programs for appropriate in-class and out-of-class activitiesReview/update all programs for inclusion of assessments which achieve outcomes and objectives; including appropriate grading categoriesReview/update all programs for inclusion of learning resource activities (LRSA) to address use of online learning resourcesWhat we did not do…Make significant content changes to existing programs and courses
In order to meet Federal regulations related to program integrity the Bryman Curriculum Team did the following…Update curriculum to meet federal regulations related to program integrityDevelop standardized syllabus templates for identified programsIdentify out-of-class activities and quantify time-on-taskReview/update all programs for appropriate in-class and out-of-class activitiesReview/update all programs for inclusion of assessments which achieve outcomes and objectives; including appropriate grading categoriesReview/update all programs for inclusion of learning resource activities (LRSA) to address use of online learning resourcesWhat we did not do…Make significant content changes to existing programs and courses
Given all of the changes needed, we took this opportunity to change the syllabi. We have a new organized and standardized template which will be available for you on June 20, 2011 through the Bryman portal. If you use lesson plans you will need to base them on the plan provided for you in the syllabi. You will notice most areas arelocked down including the verbiage for the accreditors in bold on the front. You will have the ability to enter your class specific information next to the blue boxes here. (show red highlighted areas)The course description, objectives and resources have been locked down. We have also raised level of Bloom’s taxonomy. Objectives now require students to be able to demonstrate not just know what they are learning.Better written learning objectives which align with course description and program outcomes (for some programs)
Teaching Strategies will be locked down Grading categoryIncludes teaching strategy & course policiesIncludes a grade category for out-of-class assignments
The new Syllabi has included the new curriculum to meet the new regulation requirements. As instructors we understand and encourage the desire for academic freedom. You are welcome to enhance the program with supplemental material however, in order for us to meet the regulation and accreditation requirements you can not take anything away from the program. If you choose to add any assignments please make sure you assign a time on task to it and add it to the TOT column. Includes a course outline which maps objectives, in-class-assignments, out-of-class assignments and assessmentsIncludes a Grade Category for professionalismFaculty should develop a Professionalism rubric to which includes a Grade Category for Out-of-Class Assignments Course outline is broken up into Units instead of day’s or weeksLesson PlanEach assignment in and out of class must be listed with hours attached to it. We have entered the information based on yourYou will need to calculate this in the TOT boxAssessments must be listedSyllabus may be used as the lesson plan with DOE/PC approval All syllabi must be changed over by 7/1/11 and turned into supervisor
What are our next steps? We need to ensure we are doing right by our students by not only walking the walk and talking the talk but also by not misleading them to believe things we can not absolutely guarantee. Each of you will need to revise your lesson plans to include the outside course requirements of 2:1 and adjust the grading percentages to have outside course work equal 10% of the students’ gradeYou will need to pull a new syllabus template, fill in lesson plan and turn in to Program Chair by 7/1/11
Say: That concludes our training today.What questions do you have for me?