developing online degree programs using a collaborative approach with industry experts as smes...
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Developing Online Degree Programs using a Collaborative Approach with
Industry Experts as SMEs
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College of Southern Nevada
• Located in Las Vegas, NV
• Three Campuses and Twelve Centers
• Spring 2008 – Headcount of 38,492
• Spring 2008 – Online Headcount of 10,649
• Online Enrollment – 25.9% Growth
• Developing the CSN Online Campus
Statement of Problem
• VP of Academic Affairs Commits College to Develop Online Casino Management Degree Program in Spring 2007
• Must Complete Four Courses by Fall 2007 with Only One Full Time Instructor Involved with the Project
Partners in Project
• Office of eLearning at CSN
• Division of Workforce and Economic Development at CSN
• Sungard Higher Education
• MGM Mirage
Courses to be Developed
• GAM 105 – Survey of Gaming Regulation
• GAM 106 – Supervision of Casino Games
• GAM 108 – Slots Management I
• GAM 225 – Introduction to Gaming Management (Developed by Full Time Instructor)
Description of Process
• Clear That All Courses Could Not be Developed by Full Time Instructor
• Department Chair Gives Permission to Recruit Individuals to Develop Courses
• VP of Academic Affairs Suggests meeting with Director of Special Projects with DWED
Description of Process
• Director of Special Projects for the DWED Recruits Three Industry Experts to Serve as SMEs for the Course Development from MGM Mirage
• Meet with Industry Experts to Explain Process for Course Development
Description of Process
• Senior Vice President for Casino Operations for MGM Grand – GAM 106
• Vice President and General Counsel for Bellagio – GAM 105
• Vice President for Slots Operations for Mandalay Bay – GAM 108
Description of Process
• Instructional Analyst with Sungard Higher Education Worked with each SME to Develop Courses
• Initial Meeting Done with Phone Call
• All Other Correspondence by Emails
Description of Process
• Course Content Developed by SMEs
• Sungard Instructional Analyst imports content into LMS
• SMEs Review Course Content inside LMS
• Courses Developed over Three Month Period
Description of Process
• SMEs Receive a Stipend for Developing Courses
• SMEs Volunteer to Serve on Advisory Board
• Courses Reviewed and Approved by Department DE Committee
Outcomes
• Development of Three Quality Online Courses for Casino Management Degree
• Developed Working Relationship with MGM Mirage for Future Endeavors
• Casino Management Degree Listed on Project SAIL Web Site
Questions?
Do you have any questions?
Contact Information
• Terry Norris
• Director
• Office of eLearning
• College of Southern Nevada
• (702) 651- 5813