OWC BACCALAUREATE

DEGREES

March 2005

Bachelor of Applied Science: A Natural Progression

Usual Associate Degree Progression AAS to BAS Progression

Associate in Arts(AA)

Associate in AppliedScience

(AAS)

Bachelor of Applied Science

(BAS)

Bachelor of Arts(BA)

Designed for

Transfer to

Designed for

Transfer to

Associate in Science

(AS)

Bachelor of Science

(BS)

Career

Ladder Progression

to

(In Florida,the AA transfers

to both BA and BS)

(In Florida, the AS enjoys limited

Transferability- e.g. AS to BSN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Overview

Joint Program with UWF First students enrolled fall 2004 Uses the state AS to BS model (2+2 degree

plan) Students must have associate degree and RN

license for admission All classes are in OWC district Students register with OWC for some courses

and with UWF for others UWF will actually award the degree

BSN Program Design

Associate Degree

RN License

Additional General Education Courses + Upper Division BSN Courses from OWC & UWF

BSN!

BSN Progress Report

Initial application pool of 30 students 22 students began program – most are part-

time 17 are OWC alums All but two are currently working as RN’s 21 students from Okaloosa or Walton counties,

one student from Santa Rosa County 2 students joined program in January First graduates expected in Spring of 2006

Bachelor of Applied Science Overview

Builds on the AAS, AS, or AA degrees by adding specialized upper division work in management

and maximizing prior technical expertise

Geared toward military and defense contractors

Offers four specific content options/concentrations

and a flexible “customized” trackAcquisitionsProject ManagementQuality ManagementTraining and DevelopmentCustom-planned combination option

BAS Program Design

AA or AS or AAS Degree

+ Additional general education and/or technical

credits

Technical Core Courses

Acquisitions Project Mgt Quality Training Customized

BAS!

Emphasis Emphasis in in AcquisitionsAcquisitions

Career in military acquisitions Eventual articulation with Defense Acquisition University Eventual Defense Acquisition Workforce

Improvement Act (DAWIA) certifications Appropriate for civil service and military billets in the defense

acquisitions fields:

Finance and contracting Production, quality and manufacturing Purchasing Life cycle logistics Systems planning research and

development

Emphasis in Emphasis in Project Project ManagementManagement

Designed for individuals in careers which involve oversight of “one-time projects” or

varying projects which shift over time Appropriate for positions involving the

following types of activities: Process implementation Event planning and oversight Fund raising Grant development and oversight New product or service development Facilities construction/remodeling Conversion efforts (e.g. changing software) Accreditation/certification projects

Emphasis in Quality Emphasis in Quality ImprovementImprovement

Applicable for jobs in any setting where efficiency, measurable outcomes and adherence to performance standards are key

Issues typical to this area include

Workplace safety ISO 9000 and/or 14000 Regulatory compliance Cost accounting and inventory

control Product certifications Customer service Market and product research

Emphasis In Training and Emphasis In Training and DevelopmentDevelopment

Provides appropriate background for the following career paths:

Independent consultants Information directors Human resource managers Military installation

education officers Sales and marketing Continuing

education/professional development managers

Training directors

THE THE CUSTOMIZED CUSTOMIZED

APPROACHAPPROACH

Students work with a program advisor or faculty member to select courses from all the areas of emphasis to “carve out” an individualized program to meet their own career goals or to follow direction from a employer!

BAS Progress Report

Nearly 250 program applicants to date 145 students currently enrolled (nearly 100 more than

anticipated!)– most are part-time Approximately 30% active duty military, 40% defense

industry-related workers and 30% traditional baccalaureate students continuing at OWC

Approximately 53% female and 47% male Most popular areas of emphasis: 1. acquisitions, 2.

project management,3. training and development 30 additional students began this spring Earliest graduates could complete by December 2005

What’s Next? Prepare SACS Commission on Colleges follow-

up report on one recommendation from site visit in February 2005

Continue course development for both programs

Continue recruitment efforts for both programs Develop additional placement services for

graduates Pursue funding and reporting issues with the

Florida Legislature Continue to build the baccalaureate program

endowment through the OWC Foundation

Change in College Status and Perception College district has glowed with what it

sees as the development of its college from a two-year to a four- year college

Favorable and continuing print and broadcast media

A shock in the realization that associate degrees were not perceived as complete degrees by the community

Success in fund raising—half way to a $500,000 founding endowment