Houston Community College has institutionalized a highly successful flex-entry online course program. Upper level administrators and educators alike can learn more about implementation of 21st century educational expectations.

1. Ready When You Are! Presented by: Dr. Stephen Levey & Dr. Lesli Rowell

2. Remember when… …we used these devices?

3. Welcome to the 21st Century! A look at this generation’s student: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnh9q_cQcUE&feature=related

4. What is HCC? 6 Colleges 22 Campuses 72,000 Students DE

5. DISTANCE Education enrollment (duplicated) DE enrollment growth over 11 years – 607% Average growth/year > 18% Current semester growth (Spring/10) > 24%

6. Distance Education Sections

8. Began as a DE flex entry pilot program – fall 2008

9. Intended for highly motivated, self-disciplined students with good computer skills

10. 8 week courses that start at the beginning of February, March, April, October, November and December

13. No difference in cost of online courses or extra program requirements

14. Classes are completely online – no in person assignments, labs, or tests

15. Low cost or free e-textbooks – instructor’s option

17. Faculty must be experienced in DE

18. Assignment must be within course workload

19. Application process for facultyFaculty respond to questions about teaching style, experiences and interest in teaching in this format Supervisor recommends and approves application Committee reviews application

21. Bookstore Issues – ensuring adequate supplies

22. Communication between:Administrators, Deans, Discipline and Dept. Chairs, Compensation, Student Services, Faculty, and Students

24. Print ads in major and feeder Texas university and college newspapers

25. Facebook, MySpace, and widget box through http://www.Hccpartnersforjobs.org

26. http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/hcc-rwur

28. AskDECounseling online help form

31. Faculty recruitment – full courses each term

32. Must be in line with feasibility of faculty and discipline

33. Course workload and pay challenges