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Planning Competency-Based Pathways: An Institutional Approach Marie Cini, Provost Beth Mulherrin, Assistant Dean About UMUC • University System of Maryland member specializing in high-quality academic programs tailored for working adults • Offers a flexible transfer policy • Accept credit for work, military and other experience through prior and experiential learning programs • Outcomes-based and designed for real-world application Personalized for the Student Building UMUC Model • Honoring PLA history • Mix and match types of credit • Crosswalk of competency assessments with traditional credit • Overall “pathway” of competency achievement through diverse experiences • Challenge of MHEC and federal regulations Competency Based Approach Outcomes, not inputs • Explicit learning expectations • Beyond seat time Demonstration of learning • Performance measured against expectations • Real world application Progress through mastery Ongoing assessment and support Competency Mapping • Starting with outcomes-based curriculum • Deconstructing outcomes into specific competencies • Mapping assessments to all competencies • Modularizing curriculum for – partial demonstration of competencies – self-study – remediation and support Outcomes and CompetencyBased Approach Curriculum Mapping TechnologyEnabled Design • • Alignment • Portal • Modularization • Individualized Tracking • • • • Entering Diagnostics Competency Definitions Experiential Learning Career Planning and Mentoring Continuous Assessment and Support • Assessment • Credit Options • Learner Analytics • Flexible Delivery • Continuous Support Benefits for Students • Competencies mapped to career goals • Best UMUC degree option based on student competencies • Personalized degree plan • Track achievement of competencies through a portfolio Continuous and Supported Learning Prior Learning Portfolio Skip introductory coursework Working in the field Credit for on-the-job learning Extra academic support Career Mentoring Courses Continuous Assessment Outreach GRADUATION Self-Paced Study Finding Your Way • Resources … where are your gaps • Curriculum mapping • Faculty roles • Student support • Administration and structure • Roles and responsibilities • Technology support • Data tracking and transcripting • Oversight and regulation • • • • Transferability Credit limits for PLA Financial aid Work with accreditors Next Steps • What is your goal? • What resources do you need? • What systems do you need? • What are the biggest culture and role changes? • What can you build on? • Your biggest challenges?