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RFP Submission Guide

To assist all institutions of higher learning with ensuring the application and submission process is smooth and easy to follow, the following guide is provided.

Step

Task

1 Download the file or files from the base’s RFP link. Ensure you can open, read and use the document as appropriate.

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Each school determines which faculty and or staff is involved with reviewing, providing data, organizing, and preparing the application for submission.A. Ensure the school name is placed in header stating <school inserts name here> for the “Initial

Screening Form”, “Application”, and Application Data Only” portions. B. Once the application is organized and prepared into the format requested in the application, submit the

file electronically. C. Submit one file in WORD or PDF format w/ file as small as possible, under 2-3 MB. The application

must contain the completed screening form, application and application data only portions of this package, along with any additional materials identified in this package that the school provides.

D. Multiple small files could be used but increases tech issues, non-delivery, etc.E. Submit the package file(s) to the POC Region Advisor noted in the application

3A. RA will confirm receipt and accessibility NLT the next work day to all in the school’s email.B. Problems or concerns seen will be included in the receipt email, or as soon as discovered after that.C. Each matter addressed and schools responses/materials will be tracked for accountability.

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A. No packages or materials will be accepted after the cut-off date of 3 July 30 Nov. (Changed 31 Oct)

B. If a school finds items left out, they may be submitted, but not after the cut-off date. C. When providing those files, the school must state if the entire package or only a specific section is being

re-submitted.(1) If entire package, old package will be replaced with new package.(2) If specific section, e.g. A., C. K., etc., school must advise which section is being replaced and old

section will be replaced in its entirety, anywhere in the application the section appears. If replacing more than one section, school must resubmit entire package.

FYSA – This process is to ensure accountability and that your most current information is reviewed by the selection panel.

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A. All schools evaluated by the panel will be notified via email if selected or not, after the Base CO has made the final decision, est. NLT 31 Aug 2018 30 Jan 2019.

B. Any package not meeting minimum requirements, as published in DOD or Navy directives or in the application, e.g. submitted after cut-off, the school will be notified via email upon discovery with reason. If school can fix it and submit before the cut-off, they may.

C. Why schools are not selected will not be made available to schools.

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<school inserts name here>NSA Charleston INITIAL SCREENING FORM

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY CHARLESTONON-BASE EDUCATION SERVICES PROVIDER

INITIAL SCREENING FORM

Instructions: We strongly recommend that all academic institutions desiring to submit an application to become an on-base educational services provider with the Navy College Program fill out this initial screening form before completing the application package to determine whether your institution meets the basic required program criteria.

PLEASE NOTE - ANSWERS TO ALL THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MUST BE “YES” TO MEET THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NAVY COLLEGE PROGRAM.

1. Are the degree and or certificate programs being proposed listed in your current school catalog?

YES / NO

2. The Navy College Program requires all participating institutions to accept Navy Tuition Assistance (TA) as FULL payment for ALL tuition costs (excluding any fees) for the duration of the institution’s participation in the program. Does your institution agree to this requirement?

YES / NO

See link below for current TA rates.

http://www.navycollege.navy.mil/tuition-assistance/what-is-tuition-assistance.htm

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3. The DoD requires participating institutions to use iRAPT for billing. Does your institution agree to use iRAPT for billing?

YES / NO

For more information on iRAPT, please go to: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/resources/resources-for-academic-institutions.htm

4. Schools must be willing to provide flexibility in course scheduling that includes offering academic terms for 8 weeks or less; shorter duration, more frequent classes for courses (i.e. 2x/wk at 2 ½ hrs each) and offering during non-standard business hours (i.e. lunch and/or weekends) if requested. These include classes held aboard the installation, quantity approved by the installation. Is your institution willing to provide flexible scheduling options?

YES / NO

5. Does your institution accept some amount of CLEP/DSST examinations for credit at the ACE recommended passing score?

Please use the appropriate links to compare scores recommended by ACE to the scores required by your institution.

CLEP https://clep.collegeboard.org/school-policy-search

DSST http://www2.acenet.edu/credit/?fuseaction=browse.getOrganizationDetail&FICE=300162

YES / NO

6. Currently Academic Institutions are not charged fees for use of on-base office or classroom spaces. If fees were assessed for space the Academic Institution is given exclusive use of, is your school willing to pay such a fee?

YES / NO

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http://www.getcollegecredit.com/pdfs/ACELIST_20060515.pdf

https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/resources/resources-for-academic-institutions.htm



7. Academic Institutions must provide on line access to all library and research resources required for course completion. Does your institution provide on-line access to all library and research resources required for course completion?

YES / NO

NOTE: Any library and research resources desired (not required) to be located on the base would be acquired and stored in existing assigned space, at no cost or effort to the government?

8. If selected, your institution will be required to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and a Facilities License Agreement. Is your institution willing to execute an MOA and License in the Agreement similar to the sample provided in the RFP package?

YES / NO

If you answered “YES” to all the above questions, you meet the basic program requirements and are invited to submit an application. Please note all completed applications must be received, electronically to the POC email, by 1200 noon Eastern Standard Time on 3 Jul 2018 30 Nov 2018.

If you have any questions about this form, please send an email to the POC, Mr. Gregg White at [email protected]. Otherwise, for updated information on the Navy College Program please refer to the Navy College website at https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/. This will allow us to keep you updated on any new information.

For those institutions that do not meet one or more of the required program criteria at this time, we thank you for your interest in becoming a Navy College Program on-base education service provider at NSA Charleston. However, to be eligible during this application period, all of the above questions must be answered in the affirmative. We hope that your academic institution will consider submitting an application at the next open application period.

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https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/

mailto:[email protected]

<school inserts name here>NSA Charleston APPLICATION

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY CHARLESTONON-BASE EDUCATION SERVICES PROVIDER

APPLICATION

The following is the application for on-base education provider aboard Naval Support Activity Charleston (NSA). Although some of the questions may appear similar to the initial screening questions, you will find the application is far more detailed than the initial screening criteria form.

A. Application Instructions:

1. Applicants are required to provide responses to ALL of the questions contained in the application and must provide ALL required supporting documents together with the application to be considered a complete application. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

2. If the requested information is contained in a published course catalog, please electronically submit only the information for the courses being considered for the NSA program with your institution’s application. DO NOT forward your school’s printed catalog.

3. Finally, your institution must be willing to execute the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and a Facility License agreement with the installation which will be similar in content to the attached sample document.

4. The application deadline is 3 Jul 2018 30 Nov 2018

5. All applications must be submitted electronically to Mr. Gregg White at [email protected]. Applications must be RECEIVED ELECTRONICALLY by 1200 Noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 3 Jul 18 30 Nov 18 to be considered timely. Any applications received with a date/time stamp after the designated deadline will not be considered. Extensions will not be granted. The date and time an application is recorded as received in the Navy’s e-mail system.

6. The applicant bears the burden of proving timely submission in any dispute regarding timeliness. The Voluntary Education Region Advisor (VolEd RA) designated as the point of contact (POC) in this application shall make the final decision with regard to timeliness disputes. The Navy is not responsible for late applications due to system outages

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or delays. Schools are highly encouraged to submit applications early to ensure timely receipt. Applicants are also encouraged to confirm receipt of the application, via email, with the VolEd POC.

7. All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of selection or non-selection. We expect to begin notifications approximately 17 July 2018. After signing the MOA, an initial meeting will be held with all MOA signing schools to review the steps for on-boarding. We will conduct an “open house” aboard the installation shortly afterwards to announce and introduce the new partner schools.

8. The VolEd RA POC for all questions regarding the application or process is Mr. Gregg White. He can be reached at [email protected].

B. Application Evaluation:

1. All questions identified with an asterisk * represent basic program requirements. All questions marked with an asterisk must be answered in the affirmative with a “yes”. Failure to give an affirmative response to any question marked with an asterisk will result in rejection of the application.

2. All applications will be evaluated and scored on factors (a) through (j) listed below. The school(s) with the highest scores will be selected to become on-base education service providers. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the school that overall best meets the needs of the base as determined by a simple majority vote of the Selection Board, made up of base members.

a) Preference will be given to schools that can provide one or more associate-level degree programs in each of the subject areas listed in Section G of this application. (Note: must have min of 1 AA/AS or BA/BS degree, not just a certificate, in any area.)

b) Preference will be given to schools proposing associate level degrees that readily transition to bachelor degrees with no additional lower level courses required and no loss of credit. Likewise, preference

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will also be given to schools proposing bachelor degrees that transition to master degrees with no additional AA/BA courses and no loss of credit.

c) Preference will be given to schools proposing certificate programs in one or more of the subject areas listed in Section G of this application.

d) Preference will be given to schools that can deliver proposed programs and courses using a variety of different delivery methods and technologies, including but not limited to traditional classroom (in the base assigned facilities), hybrid (some courses delivered in on base rooms, some delivered online or elsewhere), online, “executive style” using concentrated on base classroom periods (Fri/Sat, Fri/Sat, Sat only, Sat/Sun, etc.) with longer periods of self/cohort-study and or online interaction between), etc. Institutions must provide courses, quantity to be determined, that use on base classrooms for their classes.

e) Preference will be given to schools that are currently capable of or are willing to develop the capability to use video teleconferencing (VTT/VTC) to provide course instruction in the on base classrooms.

f) Preference will be given to schools with lower tuition rates and lower fees.

g) Preference will be given to schools that accept higher quantities of ACE recommended credits as listed in the JSTs provided.

h) Preference will be given to schools with more transferrable courses in the SOC DNS guaranteed transfer network (GTN) that transfer to the other SOC DNS current or potential on base schools.

i) Preference will be given to schools currently using or that are willing to develop and use video teleconferencing to provide real-time academic counseling.

j) Preference will be given to schools that are willing and able to operate a National Test Center and provide testing services on base. Preference will also be given

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to schools with current or past experience operating a National Test Center.

C. Contact Information:

1. Name of primary individual completing application:Name: Title: Institution: Street address: City: State:Zip: E-mail: Phone Number: Fax Number:Mailing address: City: State: Zip:

2. Secondary Point of ContactName: Title: Institution: Street address: City: State: Zip: E-mail: Phone Number: Fax Number:Mailing address (if different from above): City: State: Zip:

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Note:

Use the “…School Application DATA ONLY” form included in the package to document your responses to Section C1 and C2 for consistency between all applicants.

Failure to do so will make it more difficult for the personnel.


D. NSA Charleston Population Information:

NSA is home to active duty personnel from the Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. the Joint Air Force Base Charleston is within 10 miles. The Commanding Officer permits civilians living in the surrounding areas NSA to attend classes aboard the installation. While not included in the base needs assessment, the local community has a wide breadth of educational needs and many overlap the interests of the military. The Installation and its local community population are represented in the following table.

MilitaryDoD Civ / Contractor

LocalDependants, Retirees Total

Joint Base Area w/in 10 miles

NSA Charleston

Navy

Combined Force20,200 personnel

http://www.mybaseguide.com/joint_bases/81-1898/

joint_base_charleston_your_host_and_joint_base_mis

sion_partners

Approx.67,600

(other Civ)Approx. 30k

Approx.117,800Joint Base

CharlestonAir Force

E. NSA Charleston Education Needs Information:

1. NSA is primarily seeking and gives preference to academic institutions that can provide degrees and their supporting classes for the immediate educational goals and fields of study at the A.A/A.S. level. The specific degree levels and subjects being sought in this application period include the following:

AA/AS Pre-engineering (w/ labs preferable) AA/AS Engineering: Nucl., Elect, Mech, Syst, Eng. Tech

related AA/AS Business: Acct, HR, Mgmt/admin, Org Ldrshp

related AA/AS Healthcare: Nursing, Lab Tech, Phys. Therapy,

Medical/X-Ray technology related. AA/AS Criminology, Homeland Sec, Firefighting,

related. AA/AS Sciences: Biology, Energy, Nuclear related. AA/AS Computer Sciences, Networking, Info Sys.,

Security and Certification related. AA/AS General Studies (adjustable for future BA/BS in

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http://www.mybaseguide.com/joint_bases/81-1898/joint_base_charleston_your_host_and_joint_base_mission_partners




the subjects listed above.) Certificates for any and all the above subjects that

can be achieved attending the same classes for the degrees proposed; e.g. project management, CompTIA, C++, etc.

2. NSA also seeks institutions and gives preference to those that can provide for the installation’s long term educational goals of Bachelor and Master degrees in the same subjects listed above and K-12 Education. Delivery of a majority of bachelor and all master level courses would be provided via hybrid courses (mix of on base and on line) and 100% distance learning courses, with full service from the on base NSA office.

F. Institutional Membership & Accreditation Information:

1.*Is your institution currently a member of Service member’s Opportunity Colleges Degree Network System (SOC DNS)?

YES / NO

2. NSA gives preference to schools with more courses in the SOC DNS guaranteed transfer network (GTN) that transfer to the other SOC DNS current or potential on base schools. How many courses does your school currently have active (meaning there is no “before than” date caveat) in SOCDNS? List the number of courses in each network per the chart below.

3. List each accrediting organization which currently accredits your institution. Include any special professional or specialized accreditations for the proposed degree programs.

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Note:Use the “…School Application DATA ONLY” form included in the package to document your responses to Section F1-F4.

Note:List responses on School

Application DATA ONLY form.

Note:List responses on School Application DATA ONLY form.

SOCDNS-2 SOCDNS-4

# of courses


4. Is your institution currently approved by the cognizant State Education Agency approving to offer programs at NSA Charleston, SC.

YES / NO

Note: Current approval is not a requirement but, preference will be given to those schools that do not require additional time to get the necessary approval, in the case of any ties.

G. Degree Program and Historical Data:

1.*Are the degree programs being proposed also listed in your most recent school catalog?

YES / NO

2. What unit of credit does the institution award for coursework (semester, quarter, etc.)?

3. In the chart below, list each degree or certificate program proposed, include the total number of credits required to complete each degree/certificate as reflected by your school catalog. NSA gives preference to Institutions using a variety of different delivery methods so please include ALL delivery methods used.

Note: If the degree information is available electronically on a publically accessible web site, please also provide the hyperlink to the degree’s location. The hyperlink must go directly to the specific degree and not to the main page of the school or catalogue.

Degree Level Subject *CIP Code Credit

HrsDelivery method(s)

Years method used

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Note:Use the “…School Application DATA ONLY” form included in the package to document your responses to Section G1-G5.


Note:List response on School Application DATA ONLY form.


*= List the specific NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code for the degree program as the institution reports to the National Center for Education Statistics for each degree proposed in this application. Failure to list the CIP can result in loss of consideration for that program or partnership. List the detailed CIP, e.g. 52=Bus. Mgmt, 52.02=Bus. Admin, Mgmt, Ops, 52.0201=Bus. Admin, 52.0204=Office Mgmt, etc. so list XX.XXXX for each degree. (per Section 153, P.L. 107-279)

4. As previously stated, NSA gives preference to Institutions with proposed associate and bachelor level degree programs that can transfer to higher-level degrees without loss of credit or requiring additional lower-level courses.

If any of your institution’s proposed degrees can transfer without credit loss or additional lower-level courses, list the information in the chart below. If the institution is proposing bachelor and or master degrees as well, and it transfers in the same manner, list them in para. G3 and the chart below as well. Again, list all delivery methods used.

AS Level Subject

BA/BS Level Subject

Delivery Method(s)/ Yrs used

MA/MS Level Subject

Delivery Method(s)/ Yrs Used

5. NSA gives preference to those schools that can provide video tele-training/conferencing (VTT/VTC) delivered instruction to students on the base.

Is your school currently capable of providing VTT/VTC instruction?

Yes / No

If not capable now, is your school willing to provide these capabilities within 12-24 months? (Annotate one duration)

Yes / No ___ w/in 12 mo. ___ w/in 24 mo.

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Note:Respond using School Application DATA ONLY form.



H. Tuition and Fees:

1. *NSA requires all participating institutions to accept Tuition Assistance (TA) as full payment for ALL tuition costs for the duration of the institution’s participation aboard NSA. The term “tuition” is defined as:

Tuition: The cost charged per credit hour, either semester, quarter, or clock, to attend a course that does not include any additional fees. Institutions that bundle tuition, fees, books, etc. into a consolidated cost, must detail the charges for non-tuition costs separately. (See NAVADMIN 190/14)

Does your school agree to accept TA as full payment for all tuition costs for the duration it is aboard NSA?

YES / NO

2. NSA also gives preference to schools that offer lower tuition rates. What is your school’s tuition per credit hour? List your school’s tuition for last 3 years.

School Year

Actual Tuition/Credit HourCerts. Undergrad Grad

2015201620172018

3. List all fees to be charged associated with the proposed degree, participation courses or membership with the institution, in the chart below. Please answer based on the following definition:

Fees: Fees include any charge not directly related to course instruction including, but not limited to, fees associated with room, board, distance learning, equipment, supplies, books/materials, exams, insurance, parking, transportation, admissions, registration, graduation fees, institution required fees, state allowed fees, etc.

Fee description Amount All, Cert, UG, or G

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Add rows as needed

Include the fee approval agency/body and approval date on the “Data Only” sheet.

4. Does your school provide for Tuition and/or fee reductions, waivers or discounts for military students?

YES / NO

If yes, please describe what reductions, waivers or discounts are available, and what requirements must be met.

5. What are your institution’s policies on refund of tuition and fees?

6.*DoD/Navy requires participating institutions to use iRAPT for billing. Does your institution agree to use iRAPT for billing?

YES / NO

For more information, please go to:


I. Admissions and Term Information:

1. Specify requirements for admission to your institution. (e.g., Open: no requirements, Conditional: Requirements such as HS diploma, GED, ACT/SAT scores).

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Note: Respond using School Application DATA ONLY form.

C:\\Users\\ThomasCaldwell\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Temporary Internet Files\\Content.Outlook\\45WF5DNS\\TA WAWF Information (https:\\www.navycollege.navy.mil\\ta_info.aspx)

C:\\Users\\ThomasCaldwell\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Temporary Internet Files\\Content.Outlook\\45WF5DNS\\TA WAWF Information (https:\\www.navycollege.navy.mil\\ta_info.aspx)


2. Does your institution provide for a waiver to military members in lieu of mandatory entrance exams (SAT/ACT, COMPASS, etc.)?

YES / NO

3.*Schools must be willing to provide flexibility in course scheduling such as: offering academic terms for 8 weeks or less; shorter duration, increased frequency courses (i.e. 2x/wk @ 2.5 hrs each); or offering during non-standard business hours (i.e. lunch and/or weekends)

Is your institution willing to provide flexible scheduling options? If so, provide examples.

YES / NO

J. Degree Program Information:

1.*NSA requires that participating institutions accept some amount of CLEP/DSST examinations for credit at the ACE recommended passing score.

Does your institution accept some amount of CLEP/DSST examinations for credit at the ACE recommended passing score?

YES / NO

2. Is there a limit and/or restriction on the total number of credits from the CLEP/DSST examinations your institution will accept toward degree completion?

YES / NO

If yes, please identify and explain any limits and/or restrictions.

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3. NSA gives preference to institutions that accept the maximum amount of ACE recommended credits for military training and education as listed on service members Joint Service Transcript (JST).

How many total ACE recommended credits would your institution award?

NOTE - Respond to question J-3 only AFTER you have reviewed the JST information below and the ACE Guide (see link

below) with respect to all proposed degree programs.

http://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Pages/Military-Guide-Online.aspx

Total Hours Awarded for Proposed Degree MMN2 ETN2 MA2

Additional Credit:

Use the following details from actual NSA Sailor JSTs.

Rate Generic Name ACE Number Course Title Grad Date

ETN2 ETN Sailor

NV-1715-1736 NUFLDASCOL ET 9/25/2015NV-1732-0026 NUC PWR 4/22/2016NV-1732-0028 NPPO REACTOR 2/10/2017NV-2202-0165 RTC BMT 4/3/2015

MA2 MA SailorNV-1728-0053 MASTER-AT-ARMS "A" School 12/17/2010NV-2202-0165 RTC BMT 10/16/2010

MMN2 MM Sailor

NV-1710-0154 NUFLDASCOL MM 2/6/2015NV-1732-0026 NUC PWR 8/4/2015NV-1732-0029 NPPO MECHANICAL 7/1/2016NV-2202-0165 RTC BMT 10/4/2014

4. Would your institution award additional credits not listed in the ACE guide? If yes, annotate and explain in the “additional credit” section in the chart above.

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5. Is there is a limit on the total number of credits for military training and service school courses your institution will accept?

YES / NO

If yes, please specify the limit.

6. Is there a maximum limit on total number (i.e. combined) non-traditional (CLEP/DSST/JST) credit hours accepted? If so, what is the limit?

7. Does your institution participate in the NCPACE program? YES / NO

8. If it does not, does your institution offer courses in a CD based self-paced or scheduled format that permit course completion without the need for frequent internet connection or instructor interaction?

YES / NO

K. Facilities:

The base will provide facilities to conduct classes, as well as administrative and counseling services.

The facilities are authorized to have network installation but the costs of the monthly service fees, installation, equipment (i.e. Mondopads for VTT/VTC, computer labs, Wi-Fi, etc.), and maintenance thereof, is the sole responsibility of the school.

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The facility the education center will be was remodeled and will include meeting rooms and classrooms. The facility will be actively used by military personnel and will share use of the classrooms during the day and used for college classes in the evenings. There are approximately 11-13 classrooms with student occupancy ranging from 20-35 students. Dedicated offices will be provided for exclusive use by the selected schools.

There are ample parking lots adjacent to the facility.

1.*Academic Institutions may be assessed a fee for use of any space dedicated to the Academic Institution for its exclusive use. (At this time, the base is planning to provide a “no-cost license” vice fee based lease.)

Is your school willing to pay such a fee?

YES / NO

L. Student Support Services and Resources:

1. How will your institution provide academic counseling services to Sailors enrolled in the NSA program? Please describe if you will require a physical counselor on site or if your institution has the ability to use video teleconferencing (VTC).

Note: VTC is being permitted in lieu of a live person on the base, ONLY if;

It’s primary design and use is for real-time academic counseling using video and audio interaction between the counselor and the Sailor and,

The Sailors only actions on entering the on base counselor’s “office” is to log in and receive audio and video interaction with the school’s counselor trained to serve NSA Sailors per the NSA MOA.

NSA gives preference to institutions that are currently using VTC or are willing to develop and use VTC to provide real-time academic counseling.

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A. Does your institution use VTC currently? Yes / NoB. Are you willing to develop and use VTC? Yes / No

2. Please describe the application process for student admission, including the timeline for conducting the formal evaluation of the student’s transcripts.

3. If your institution offers distance learning and or “hybrid” courses as part of your proposal, how are course exams conducted? What is the percentage of in class and online classes? Do exams require proctoring services, if yes, does your institution provide that service or rely on other sources? Are costs involved and if yes, what amount, will you waive costs and waived for whom?

4.*Schools must provide access to all library and research resources required for course completion on-line. Does your institution provide access to all library and research resources required for course completion on-line?

YES / NO

Please describe your resources, (e.g. ERIC, PROQUEST, LEXIS-NEXIS, etc.) and how students will access them. Any associated fees must be reflected in the Tuition and Fees section of the application.

5. What, if any, school/state financial aid is available through your institution for active duty military?

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Note: Respond to 1a. and b. using School Application DATA ONLY form.







M. National Test Center:

1. NSA gives preference to those schools that are willing and able to provide testing services aboard the base. Is your institution willing and able to operate the National Test Center aboard the base?

YES / NO

2. NSA also gives preference to schools that have current or past experience operating a National Test Center. Do you have current or past experience operating a test center?

YES / NO

3. If yes, please provide the dates of when you last operated a test center.

N. Memorandum of Understanding & License Agreement:

1.*The DODI 1322.25 requires all participating institutions sign a separate installation agreement, and the Navy will use a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for that. If selected, is your institution willing to not only sign the MOA, but on-board and begin fully executing your programs within which of the following earliest dates, from signature.

Note: All dates presume the institution can do so within state rules and regulations.

Provide on-site counselor, full time, within…60 days. Y / N90 days. Y / N120 days. Y / N

Provide on-base classes within…60 days. Y / N90 days. Y / N120 days. Y / N

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2.*The NSA requires that all participating institutions execute a License Agreement similar to the sample agreement provided herewith. If selected, will your institution agree to execute a Facility License Agreement similar to the sample provided?

Answer question N-2 only after you have reviewed the attached sample license agreement.

YES / NO

For questions or concerns regarding this application or the selection process, please contact Mr. Gregg White at [email protected] (email preferred).

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<school inserts name here>NSA Charleston APPLICATION DATA ONLY

This is the data only portion of the application.

Some sections in the application were information purposes only. As such, not all application sections will be included in the “Data Only” portion.

Institutions may add pages to the data only document but do not alter the format of the requested data.

Sections listed only in “Application” portion must be completed in the application portion.

Sections listed in the “data only” portion must have the responses listed in the data only portion. Don’t duplicate responses in both portions.

When submitting the application, please save and submit one documents, if possible. (deadline for package submissions is 3 Jul 30 Nov)

In the file name, include the schools name as follows.

NSA Charleston 2018 RFP <school name>.DOC or PDF

If sending more than one file, add “X of Y” to the file name.e.g. NSA Charleston 2018 RFP University of Navyville, 1 of 3.DOC or PDF

Send all questions to the POC RA, Gregg White

[email protected]

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C. Contact Information:

1. Name of primary individual completing application:Name: Title: Institution: Street address: City: State:Zip: E-mail: Phone Number: Fax Number:Mailing address: City: State: Zip:

2. Secondary Point of ContactName: Title: Institution: Street address: City: State: Zip: E-mail: Phone Number: Fax Number:Mailing address (if different from above): City: State: Zip:

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F. Institutional Membership & Accreditation Information:

3. Current member of Service member’s Opportunity Colleges Degree Network System (SOCDNS)?

YES / NO

4. SOC DNS guaranteed transfer network (GTN).

5. List each accrediting organization which currently accredits your institution. Include any special professional or specialized accreditations for the proposed degree programs.

6. Currently approved by the cognizant State Education Agency to offer programs at NSA Charleston, SC.

YES / NO

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SOCDNS- 2 SOCDNS-4

# of courses


G. Degree Program and Historical Data:

Questions 1-2 left off data only sheet.

3. Proposed list each degree or certificate programs.

Degree Level Subject *CIP Code Credit Hrs Delivery method(s)

Years method

used

Add rows as needed

*= List the specific Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code for the degree program as reported to the National Center for Education Statistics for each degree proposed in this application. Failure to list the CIP can result in loss of consideration for that program or partnership. List the detailed CIP, e.g. 52=Bus. Mgmt, 52.02=Bus. Admin, Mgmt, Ops, 52.0201=Bus. Admin, 52.0204=Office Mgmt, etc. so list XX.XXXX for each degree. (per Section 153, P.L. 107-279)

4. Degree Transfer Ability

AS Level Subject

BA/BS Level Subject

Delivery Method(s)/ Yrs

usedMA/MS Level

Subject

Delivery Method(s)/ Yrs

Used

Add rows as needed

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5. Video tele-training/conferencing (VTT/VTC) delivery currently capable?

Yes / No

If not capable now, willing to provide within 12-24 months? Yes / No ___ w/in 12 mo. ___ w/in 24 mo.

H. Tuition and Fees:

Question 1 left off data only sheet.

7. School’s tuition per credit hour, list for last 3 years.

School Year

Actual Tuition/Credit HourCerts. Undergrad Grad

2015201620172018

8. Fees : Fees not directly related to course instruction. Use the most recent amounts that were approved by the school’s approval body/agency.

A. Fee Approval Agency/Body: ________________________

B. Date of most recent approval decision: ___________

Fee description Amount All, Cert, UG, or G

Add rows as needed

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4. Does your school provide for Tuition and/or fee reductions, waivers or discounts for military students?

YES / NO

If yes, please describe and list what reductions, waivers or discounts are available, and what requirements must be met.

5. What are your institution’s policies on refund of tuition and fees?

I. Admissions and Term Information:

4. Specify requirements for admission to your institution. (e.g., Open: no requirements, Conditional: Requirements such as HS diploma, GED, ACT/SAT scores).

5. Does your institution provide for a waiver to military members in lieu of mandatory entrance exams (SAT/ACT, COMPASS, etc.)?

YES / NO

6. Since the institution previously answered “YES” to willingness to providing flexible scheduling options, list examples of the schedules you can, will and plan to offer aboard the installation for 100% in-class, hybrid and on line courses.

Note: Include the frequency classes will meet each, duration of each class and the location that both Sailor/student and professor/instructor are in, and list if an optional student location is permitted for some or all of the meetings.

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J. Degree Program Information:

9. Some amount of CLEP/DSST examinations at ACE recommended passing score?

YES / NO

10. Limit and/or restriction on the total number of credits from the CLEP/DSST examinations?

YES / NO

If yes, please identify and explain any limits and/or restrictions.

11. List the ACE recommended credits would your institution will award for each degree you propose, even if zero.


Rate ACE Number Course Title Grad Date

ETN2

NV-1715-1736 NUFLDASCOL ET 9/25/2015NV-1732-0026 NUC PWR 4/22/2016NV-1732-0028 NPPO REACTOR 2/10/2017NV-2202-0165 RTC BMT 4/3/2015

MA2NV-1728-0053 MASTER-AT-ARMS "A" School 12/17/2010NV-2202-0165 RTC BMT 10/16/2010

MMN2

NV-1710-0154 NUFLDASCOL MM 2/6/2015NV-1732-0026 NUC PWR 8/4/2015NV-1732-0029 NPPO MECHANICAL 7/1/2016NV-2202-0165 RTC BMT 10/4/2014

NOTE:As a reminder, use the information provided in ACE’s “Guide to Military Evaluation of Educational Experiences…” to determine the amount of credit your institution would provide. The “Military guide online” web site link is provided above.

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Use this table to document responses to questions J3 & J4.

Total Hours Awarded forProposed Degree Rating ETN2 Rating MA2 Rating MMN2

Add lines as req’dAdditional Credit:

Note: All proposed degrees must list the hours awarded by the school for each of the three ratings, even if “0”. All proposed degrees not included or awarded hours left blank will not be counted towards the schools overall score.

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12. Award additional credits not listed in the ACE guide? If yes, annotate and explain.

13. Limit on the total number of credits for military training and service school courses your institution will accept?

YES / NO

If yes, please specify the limit.

14. Maximum limit on total number (i.e. combined) non-traditional (CLEP/DSST/JST) credit hours accepted? If so, what is the limit?

15. Participate in the NCPACE program? YES / NO

16. If not, does institution offer courses in a DVD/CD or downloadable format that is self-paced or scheduled format?

YES / NO If yes, list the course # and title of each.

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L. Student Support Services and Resources:

2. How do you plan to provide academic counseling services to Sailors from the base education center? Describe if using physical counselor on site or if your institution has the ability to use VTC during times of physical counselor absence.

C. Does your institution use VTC currently? Yes / No

D. Are you willing to develop and use VTC? Yes / No

3. Describe application process for student admission, including the timeline for formal evaluation of JSTs and college transcripts.

4. How will course exams be conducted for any on line and “hybrid” courses as part of your proposal?

What is the minimum number or percentage of “in class” classes you require for your hybrid courses?

Do exams require proctoring services, if yes, explain does institution provide or rely on other sources? Are costs involved and if yes, what amount, will you waive costs and waived for whom?

5. Since the institution must provide online access to all library and research resources, explain how students will access them, if costs are involved and how much, how frequently charged and if waived.

6. What, if any, school/state financial aid is available through your institution for active duty military?

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M. National Test Center:

4. Is your institution willing and able to operate the National Test Center aboard the base? YES / NO

5. Do you have current or past experience operating a test center? YES / NO

If yes, please provide the dates of when you last operated a test center.

N. Memorandum of Understanding

1. The DODI 1322.25 requires all participating institutions sign a separate installation agreement, and the Navy will use a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for that. If selected, is your institution willing to not only sign the MOA, but on-board and begin fully executing your programs within which of the following earliest dates, from signature.

Note: All dates presume the institution can do so within state rules and regulations.

Provide on-site counselor, 40 hrs/wk, within…(Select only one.)

60 days. Y / N

90 days. Y / N

120 days. Y / N

Provide on-base classes within…(Select only one.)

60 days. Y / N

90 days. Y / N

120 days. Y / N

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