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background:
Imagine that the president of Grand City University is considering recommendation of a competency-based learning program. A committee including faculty members and administrators has done extensive research and conducted a pilot program about implementing competency-based courses for several of the health science programs. These new programs would cover post-baccalaureate coursework that are prerequisite content for admission to graduate programs, including nursing and pharmacy. The president needs to make a decision about whether to approach the legislature for funds for this program and has asked you to prepare a paper examining the issue.
To prepare:
Research colleges or universities that have adopted one or more competency-based programs.
Research that institution’s mission.
Consider how the competency-based program supports the institution’s misson:
Assignment:
Write a 3- to 4-page paper in which you do the following:
Identify the university that has adopted a competency-based program.
Analyze the institution’s mission and whether or not it supports competency-based learning.
Considering Grand City University:
Make a case for or against the competency-based model at Grand City University.
Explain to legislators the benefits or the possible drawbacks.
Identify 2–3 differences in costs for competency-based learning compared to a traditional course.
Your paper should be written in a scholarly tone with APA formatting
Readings
Behling, L. L. (Ed.). (2014). The resource handbook for academic deans (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Chapter 25, “Establishing and Implementing Your Vision: Strategic Planning in Academic Affairs” (pp. 149–154)
Forsythe, R. G., Jr., Chacon, F. J., Spicer, D. Z., & Valbuena, A., (2012). Two case studies of learner analytics in the university system of Maryland. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/two-case-studies-learner-analytics-university-system-maryland
Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2015h). Office of student engagement [Multimedia file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Grand City Community
Click on the link to go into the Grand City Community and go to Grand City University, Administration Office. View the “Office of Student Engagement” media segment.
