CBE at KU Updates 01.29.2025

Highlights

The Steering Committee met this week and discussed the following topics: 

• We will not be fully implementing the separate assessor role until we have scaled our inaugural Flex programs. 
• There is a dependency for programs to be HLC approved in order to make it into the 2025 AY catalog. Currently only Project Management has been approved by HLC. In order to not delay other inaugural programs from launching in AY 25, alternatives (such as a catalog addendum) are being explored. 
• USDE application has been submitted and approval is expected to take 6-12 months. HOPE is targeting mid-February for submission of their HLC application.

Next Steering Committee Meeting: Feb. 21

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: Feb. 14

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 approved. We've kicked off the HLC application exercise with the HOPE & STEM teams.

Next Mtg: Feb. 5

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: Jan. 31

Enrolled Student Support

Abby Coffin 

• The Project Management faculty team joined the last meeting and collaborated on the intersection of faculty and advisor roles and how that will impact student communication and degree progression. The development of the Flex student orientation is underway in the new Comevo platform. 

Next Mtg: Feb. 7

Enrollment Management

Lieschen O'Neill 

• Work underway on a proof of concept for Jayhawk Flex SIS configuration. The USDE application has been submitted. An addendum to the catalog is being explored as a solution to the Jayhawk Flex programs that aren't yet HLC approved and eligible for the 2025 AY Catalog.

Next Mtg: Feb. 5

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.