CBE At KU Updates 01.08.2025

Highlights

• HLC approval expected for PMGT Flex Program this week. HOPE program has completed a first draft of the HLC application, currently under internal reviews.

Next Steering Committee Meeting: Jan 27

Workgroup Updates

Budget & Finance

Emily Zentner

• A Tuition Model Deep Dive to review underlying assumptions took place on Jan 8. Next steps are to reassess instructional expenses and marketing & recruitment plans. Discussions will continue bi-weekly through the Spring.

Next Mtg: TBD

Policy

Abby Ropes

• Policies for review have been prioritized and stakeholders have been identified. 
• Financial Aid & Registrar policies are underway; publishing pathway dependent on approvals by HLC & USDE.

Next Mtg: Mar. 6

Program Governance 

Gina Wyant

• The HLC Application for Project Management was submitted and recommended for approval by the Change Panel. It will be reviewed for final approval at the January 6-7 HLC IAC meeting. We've kicked off the HLC application exercise with the HOPE & STEM teams.

Next Mtg: Jan. 10

Learning & Assessment Experience

Julianna Stockton

• As a follow-up from the Canvas template review, the Jayhawk Flex design team will be holding a series of virtual User Experience Testing Sessions to gather feedback on parts of the prototyped competency outlines in Canvas in mid-January. The objective is to gain clarity on the best user experience, particularly in the areas of terminology and competency navigation. 

Next Mtg: TBD

Enrolled Student Support

Abby Coffin 

• Last meeting this group reviewed the degree sequence for one of the inaugural programs and discussed what information would be needed for a student progress dashboard.

Next Mtg: Jan. 17

Enrollment Management

Lieschen O'Neill 

• Work underway on a proof of concept for Jayhawk Flex SIS configuration. Draft complete for USDE application.

Next Mtg: Jan. 14

Resources 

Jayhawk Flex Overview         Jayhawk Flex Notebook        Jayhawk Flex SharePoint

Jayhawk Flex Decisions         Jayhawk FlexTeams Group     Newsletter Archive

If you have any questions or feedback about the program, please reach out to
Jessica Patzke, Diane DeBacker, or Neal Kingston.