Once upon a time

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Once upon a time
Once upon a time
Some universities were asked to take on a new
and very important education initiative, homeland
security education.
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The universities were willing to ride forth and
conquer this initiative
The universities were willing to ride forth and
conquer this initiative
But there were no new funds.
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From this situation, an idea was born
From this situation, an idea was born
The Illinois Innovative Delivery of Education
Alliance
A consortium of Illinois public universities to
collaborate in offering homeland security
education.
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Northern Illinois University Western Illinois
University have received HECA funding to
initiate the work of Illinois IDEA-HS
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The concept of Illinois IDEA-HS grew out of the
need to address homeland security with limited
resources.
The concept of Illinois IDEA-HS grew out of the
need to address homeland security with limited
resources.
IL Public University 1
IL Public University 2
We dont have the resources to teach course X
that our students need.
We have the resources for course X but not for
course Y.
Funny thing, were already teaching course Y!
IL Public University 3
Maybe we could all share!
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The basic idea of IDEA
Im teaching HLS 301 this term.
Im taking HLS 301 on line this term.
Home University
The student registers on the home campus, pays
tuition and fees there, takes the course online,
and receives the grade on the home university
transcript.
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Who is involved in Illinois IDEA-HS?
Who is involved in Illinois IDEA-HS?
All Illinois public universities can participate
in the Alliance.
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How Illinois IDEA-HS works
University leadership makes the commitment
Faculty determine the curriculum and teach the
shared courses.
Operations staff make the sharing work
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Members of the leadership team commit their
universities.
Members of the leadership team commit their
universities.
This is a good idea for us. Lets make it happen.
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The leadership team member appoints operations
team members from the university staff.
The leadership team member appoints operations
team members from the university staff.
Dean at IL B U
Provost at IL A U
Assoc Provost At IL C U
Dean at IL D U
Assoc Provost At IL F U
Provost at IL E U
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The operations teams work out the technical
challenges.
The operations teams work out the technical
challenges.
Information Technologists
Registrars
Financial Officers
How are we going to manage student records?
What will be the price for the course?
Will our teaching platforms be compatible?
and more.
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Once the Leaders agree.
And the operations team makes it possible

• The 3 big academic steps begin
• Identifying courses programs
• Accepting courses clearing the way
• Offering the courses programs

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How does the financial end work?
How does the financial end work?
Students pay an agreed upon price for any shared
course.
This income is divided among the offering
university, the students home university, and
the Alliance.
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A HECA Grant supports the development of Illinois
IDEA-HS
A HECA Grant supports the development of Illinois
IDEA-HS

• NIU, lead university, WIU, partner university.
• renewable for two additional years.
• seeks to establish partnerships among Illinois
  public universities.

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Outcomes sought by the Alliance
Outcomes sought by the Alliance

• Phase 1
• Identification of needs
• Shared courses
• Communication systems, including webpage
  clearinghouse
• IL HS network conferences for those seeking R
  D funding

Phase 2 adds collaborative programs,
certificates, or degrees.
Phase 3 adapts the model for other uses.
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What does the grant provide?
What does the grant provide?

• State coordinator, quarter time
• Small stipends and travel for faculty attending
  meetings during the summer
• Meeting costs
• Website development and maintenance
• Statewide HS inventory
• IL HS network conferences
• Software for handling student data
• Marketing and printing
• Audit
• Outside evaluator

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Dear Allie, My university is interested in this
new Alliance but we dont feel ready to be
actively involved now. What should we
do? Wondering in Illinois


Dear Wondering, Not all participating
universities have to be at the same stage of
participation. It is fine to be a less active
participant until your university is ready. I
would advise that you continue to meet with the
group and help make the decisions that will
shape the Alliance. This is especially important
for faculty and operators. And, come to think
of it, for leaders as well. Good luck, Allie
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Questions?
For more information go to
www.IllinoisIDEAHS.org
ESP 4/12/2007