Clash of Cultures:

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Clash of Cultures Linking Across a Seamless
Spectrum of Access
Dave King Lisa Templeton Oregon State University
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Issue Aligning credit and non-credit programs
across the spectrum of available online access.
Merging two units with vastly different
cultures and processes. Specifically
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Background Newly aligned Division of Outreach
and Engagement Ongoing Mission of Outreach
and Engagement
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• Access vs. Distribution
• The rules change.

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Spectrum of Access
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Modular Interactive Learner-driven
Spectrum of Access
Real-Time Research Data
Extension Information
Extension Programs Workshops
Learning Objects
Multiple Learning Modules
Undergrad Credit Courses
Graduate Courses
Lifelong Learning
Learning Modules
Non-Credit Certificate Programs
Undergrad Degree Programs
Graduate Degree Programs
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Modular Interactive Learner-driven
Spectrum of Access
Real-Time Research Data
Extension Information
Extension Programs Workshops
Learning Objects
Multiple Learning Modules
Undergrad Credit Courses
Graduate Courses
Lifelong Learning
Learning Modules
Non-Credit Certificate Programs
Undergrad Degree Programs
Graduate Degree Programs
Middle ground is fertile.
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Tradition Extension has a 100-year tradition and
history Extended Campus has eight years
increasing success Success
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Factors Self-support and state-funded -revenue
rules Tenure-track and professional
faculty -equity/priorities/promotion Making
time for new joint initiatives/processes
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Numbers Extension Faculty and staff
500plus Structure Internal Extended
Campus Faculty and staff 400plus Structure
Internal/External Comparing apples to apples
Include all faculty that contribute to
Ecampus
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Business Models Ecampustuition and fee
based Extensionfree to fee Ecampus new
business model 80/10/10
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Higher Ed (and OSU) good at
Outreach.. Could be better at
Engagement
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Impact on the Spectrum of Access working from
the outside in
Spectrum of Access
Real-Time Research Data
Extension Information
Extension Programs Workshops
Learning Objects
Multiple Learning Modules
Undergrad Credit Courses
Graduate Courses
Lifelong Learning
Learning Modules
Non-Credit Certificate Programs
Undergrad Degree Programs
Graduate Degree Programs
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Focus on market analysis Ecampus
priority -processes in place Priorities
different for Extension
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• Factors to address
• Dont diminish success as the ends of the
  spectrum
• Understand the impact on faculty/equity issues
• Find faculty success at multiple spots on the
  Spectrum
• Improve market analysis across the Spectrum as
  whole
• Find more tangible/less abstract examples of
  success

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• Examples of real Projects
• What has worked
• What hasnt
• Master Gardener Online
• Phytopthoria
• Childrens Health Initiative

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• Next steps
• Open multi-directional channels of communication
• Offer clear vision of what success will look
  like
• Offer clear vision of why success is critical in
  the competitive environment

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Where we are now Blue Box description
Needs Assessment Market Assessment Initial
Project Design
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New Project Idea Faculty-Driven
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New Project Idea Faculty-Driven
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Where we will bein five years. Engagement and
Outreach across the full
spectrum of access.
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Dave King, Interim Associate Provost University
Outreach and Engagement dave.king_at_oregonstate.edu
Lisa Templeton, Interim Executive
Director OSU Extended Campus lisa.l.templeto
n_at_oregonstate.edu