Walmart e commerce capella u. flexpath presentation february 2014

© 2013 CAPELLA UNIVERSITY

Introducing FlexPath

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• Accredited, online university for working adults

• Nearly 35,000 students from all 50 states and 59 countries

• 34,977 alumni

• Over 135 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral specializations and 17 certificate programs• Nursing• Health care• Business management• Counseling • Higher education• Human capital management• Information technology• P–12 education• Psychology• Public administration• Public safety• Social work

• Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN

• Founded: 1993

About Capella UniversityAbout Capella University


The Problem with Traditional ModelsThe Problem with Traditional Models

Hiring Managers Believe New College Grads are Unprepared for the Workforce

May 9th 2013


An Exciting Change to Higher EdAn Exciting Change to Higher Ed

The Need: A More Efficient and Effective Learning Model • Current degree options are based on completing credit hours and seat time• Employers are looking for talent that can demonstrate certain competencies• Learners with professional experience want a more efficient way to earn a degree by proving they have the skills and competencies needed

The Solution: Capella’s FlexPath direct assessment offerings provide experienced learners with the opportunity to prove their competency in specific topics and move through the program at the pace that is right for them (often saving time and money).


Capella is one of only four institutions invited by the Higher Learning Commission to develop direct assessment offerings.

Self-paced course pilot began in early 2013. Results were clear:• Competency attainment was higher than in traditional programs• Over 80% of students would recommend FlexPath to others—and prefer FlexPath

to traditional courses

FlexPath: Leading the way in education innovationFlexPath: Leading the way in education innovation

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http://flex.wisconsin.edu/

http://www.ncahlc.org/


Capella received approval in May from the HLC to launch FlexPath in BS-Business and MBA programs

We received approval from the DoE in August- BS in Business and MBA specializations launching in October 2013

FlexPath: Leading the way in education innovationFlexPath: Leading the way in education innovation

http://www.ncahlc.org/


Business: Welcome to FlexPathBusiness: Welcome to FlexPath

Designed for results. Degrees are granted based on competency demonstration, not time spent in the courseroom.

Self-paced. Learners work at their own pace, moving quickly when they can or more slowly as needed. They can take as many classes as they like each quarter for a flat-rate. (limit 2 courses concurrently).

Assessment-focused. Each course includes a series of assessments designed around specific skills required for workplace success, allowing you to apply your learning to real-life situations.

Accelerated. Learners with prior learning and experience can demonstrate their competencies—and complete their degrees sooner.

FlexPath: A powerful new way to improve time to completion and affordability


FlexPath: How it worksFlexPath: How it works

Greater Flexibility for Learners

• No required weekly discussions

• No specific due dates for assignments

• Learners complete a series of competency-based assignments/ assessments over a 12-week term

Focused on competencies

• When learners feel they’ve mastered course competencies,

they can complete the assignments/assessments to demonstrate those competencies

• Assessments are authentic—they measure skills and knowledge as they’ll be used in the workplace

• Instructors, who are both academics and professionals in their fields, evaluate assessments and provide detailed feedback.

Multiple learning resources

• FlexPath recognizes learners’ knowledge and skills, regardless of how they learn them

• Learners draw on any materials and resources they choose, including textbooks, e-books, simulations, videos, articles, work experiences, and more

• Resources are recommended and provided, but purchasing books/ materials is not required


FlexPath: How it worksFlexPath: How it works

Transcripts

Official FlexPath transcripts will be competency-based and will display performance results (grade description) for each competency in the program.

A course-based transcript, with letter grades, credits earned, cumulative statistics, and a GPA will be available to learners upon their request (for learners getting employer reimbursement or needing to transfer out of CU).

Competency Levels & Equivalent GradesCompetency Level Equivalent GradeDistinguished AProficient BBasic CNon-Performance F


Support for LearnersSupport for Learners

While this is self-paced / self-directed, learners have a robust support system

FlexPath Coach

FlexPath Tutor FlexPath Faculty

• 1:1 coach to learners• Focus on learner progress and

holding them accountable• Cultivate a proactive coaching

relationship• Close relationship with faculty

and tutors

• Content experts• Assigned to each course• Proactive/visible resource

within the course room and iGuide

• Close relationship with coaches and faculty

• Focus on assessment and evaluation

• Emphasis on substantive feedback to learners

• 24 - 48 hour turnaround on assessments

• Close relationship with coaches and tutors

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Competency MapCompetency Map

The competency map tool provides students with real-time status and updates

Course-level progress

Competency status and progress


FlexPath vs. Traditional path: A comparisonFlexPath vs. Traditional path: A comparison


AffordabilityAffordability


Benefits to Early AdoptersBenefits to Early Adopters

Tuition Discounts. 20% tuition discount for up to 30 employees on FlexPath.

Special Programs. Learners will have the opportunity to participate in company-specific events during their program.

Reporting. Capella can provide ongoing Competency Advancement reporting to the organization showing how students are progressing through the coursework and how they are improving in the competencies important to their company.

Recognition. Company’s logo will be placed on the FlexPath website, and an opportunity will be available to be featured in a video on how they are supporting employee development through FlexPath.

Thought Leadership. Company will be able to share important thought-leadership topics promoted to Capella students, alumni and prospective students.

Many Benefits are Available for Organizations Selected as Early Adopters of the FlexPath Model


Special PricingSpecial Pricing

Program 2 courses/term 3 Courses/term 4 Courses/term

Bachelor’s (assumes learner comes in with 45 general education credits)

Time to Complete 3 years 2 years 1.5 years

Cost (after 20% discount) $20,800 $12,800 $9,600

MBA

Time to Complete 2 years 1.5 years 1 year

Cost (after 20% discount) $14,080 $10,560 $7,040


Next Steps and QuestionsNext Steps and Questions

• Questions?• Feedback?• Next Steps?

Learn more at www.capella.edu/walmart

http://www.capella.edu/flexpath

Walmart e commerce capella u. flexpath presentation february 2014

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