UMUC FED Program Online Open House July 22, 2015

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Corporate Learning Solutions

Shelby Byrd Senior Account Manager

Danielle Haynes Account Manager

1-855-CLS-5300 or cls@umuc.edu www.umuc.edu/fedgov

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UMUC FED Program: First Year Results

1,200+ students

90+ spouses and dependents

$765,000 discount

42 states represented

100 agencies

30K+ visits to landing page

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Topics in this Session

• About UMUC – Online Education – Military and Veteran

Resources – Program Areas at UMUC

• Benefits for Federal Government Employees

– Eligibility Requirements – Employment Verification

FED Program Benefits Getting Started

• Admissions, Transfer Credits & Prior Learning

• Academic Calendar • Tuition Rates & Financial Aid • Q&A

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About UMUC

UMUC FED Program Benefits

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UMUC: A Global Leader

• Part of University System of Maryland • Regionally accredited • Military heritage • Leader in distance and online education • 150+ worldwide locations

– 20 DC and Baltimore metro locations • UMUC alumni community:180,000+

strong

2015 Educator of the Year

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• Over 90 programs offered entirely online – 30+ undergraduate and 60+ graduate programs (degrees and certificates)

• Vast majority of UMUC’s 84,000 students work full-time • Career-relevant programs • Affordable, flexible education • Experiential learning credit opportunities

UMUC’s goal is to help students develop the in-demand skills that make them more valuable on the job, giving them the skills

they need to advance their career

UMUC: Building Professional Value

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Online learning through UMUC’s Learning Experience Online (LEO) platform allows students to:

• Access course content at their convenience – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Collaborate with classmates from around the world

• Access the online classroom on a smartphone or tablet, including

• Interactive calendar to track assignments, deadlines, and course events

• Detailed videos and instructions to help students navigate through the new online classroom experience

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UMUC’s Learning Experience Online (LEO)

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UMUC’s Military Heritage

• Military Times ranked UMUC #1 “Best for Vets” in 2015 among online/nontraditional colleges

• First university to offer classes on military bases overseas

• Educating the U.S. military since WWII

• 55% of UMUC students are affiliated with the U.S. military

• Receive credit for military experience and education

• Hybrid courses available to maximize veterans benefits

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Veterans Resource Center at UMUC

• VPALs Mentoring Program: UMUC’s individualized peer-to-peer support to veterans, service-members, and their families

• Veterans Lounge at Largo: Access to local, state, and Federal resources from the Department of Veterans Affairs and other third-party organizations

• Veterans Success on Campus: Two VA counselors work on-site at UMUC to provide veteran students with the support and assistance they need to be successful in higher education, their careers, and their lives

• Veterans Success Club: Student-run club for Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, and their family members provides a voice on campus and is successful in fulfilling their academic, employment, and support needs

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Human Resource Management Healthcare Information

Technology

Business and Management

Public Safety Administration Cybersecurity

Acquisition and Supply Chain Management

Homeland Security

Project Management

Highly-Aligned Programs for the Federal Workforce

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Aligning Development with Specific Competency Needs

HR Roles and Competencies

(example)

Undergraduate Programs

Proficiency Levels 1-3

Graduate Programs

Proficiency Levels 3-5

HR Specialist

Compensation Knowledge of compensation concepts, principles, and practices, including pay and leave administration and compensation flexibilities

• HRMN 300 – Human Resource Management • HRMN 395 – The Total Rewards Approach to

Compensation Management • HRMN 400 – HRM: Issues and Problems

• HRMD 610 – Issues and Practices in Human Resource Management

• HRMD 640 – Job Analysis, Assessment, and Compensation

Employee Relations Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution

• HRMN 300 – Human Resource Management • HRMN 408 – Employment Law for Business • HRMN 362 – Labor Relations

• HRMD 610 – Issues and Practices in Human Resource Management

• HRMD 620 – Employee and Labor Relations

HR Strategic Partner Client Engagement/ Change Management Knowledge of the impact of change on people, processes, procedures, leadership, and organizational culture; knowledge of change management principles, strategies, techniques

• HRMN 495 – Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management Practice (Capstone -Strategic Thinking)

• BMGT 365 – Organizational Leadership • BMGT 465 – Organizational Development and

Transformation • HRMN 367 – Organizational Culture

• HRMD 650 – Organizational Development and Change

Project Management Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources

• BMGT 487 – Project Management I • BMGT 488 – Project Management II • Project Management Certificate (18 credits)

• Management or Information Technology Major, Project Management Specialization

Undergraduate Certificate Course Graduate Certificate Course

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Cybersecurity at UMUC

• Cutting-edge curriculum: UMUC Cyber programs are mapped to the NICE framework and are continually updated with input from an advisory board of industry experts and senior executives from Deloitte, HP, CSC, Cisco, ManTech International, and more

• Established reputation: UMUC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education by NSA and DHS

• In-demand programs aligned with Federal needs: More than 5,000 students are currently enrolled in UMUC’s programs

• Award-winning Cybersecurity team, the UMUC Cyber Padawans:

– Cyber Diplohack, First Place, 2015

– Global CyberLympics, First Place, 2014

– North American CyberLympics, First Place, 2014

– Maryland Cyber Challenge, First Place, 2013 and 2014

– DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Digital Forensics Challenge, First Place, Worldwide Overall Undergraduate, 2013

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Cybersecurity Programs at UMUC

Graduate Degrees • M.S. in Cybersecurity • M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy • M.S. in Digital Forensics • M.S. in Information Technology with

Information Assurance specialization

Graduate Certificates • Cybersecurity Policy • Cybersecurity Technology • Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation • Foundations of Cybersecurity • Homeland Security Management • Information Assurance

Undergraduate Degrees • B.S. in Cybersecurity • B.S. in Computer Networks & Security • B.S. in Software Development & Security

Undergraduate Certificate • Computer Networking

UMUC’s Cyber Padawans in the collegiate

competition of the Maryland Cyber Challenge

at the Baltimore Convention Center.

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Benefits for Federal Government Employees

UMUC FED Program Benefits

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Federal Government employees, spouses, and dependents are eligible for:

• Waiver of the $50 application fee

• 25% discount on out-of-state tuition for most programs

• Single point of contact

• Customized website for step-by-step application and enrollment instructions (www.umuc.edu/fedgov)

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Benefits for the Federal Government

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• App Fee Waiver: All new applicants are eligible for application fee waiver

• Tuition Discount: Current and new students are eligible for tuition discount

• Discount is for out-of-state tuition only

• Residency/Military status: Students who meet the criteria for Maryland residency and active duty military and their spouses receive the regular UMUC rates

Eligibility for Benefits

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• All undergraduate programs are eligible

• All graduate programs are eligible for the discount except the MBA, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation, executive, and doctoral programs

• Employees must verify their employment, and spouses and dependents must verify their status to be eligible for the application fee waiver and discount

• UMUC uses the IRS definitions of spouse and dependent

Eligibility for Benefits – Continued

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Workforce Relevant Programs

Review Training for Credit

Advising

Scholar Practitioners

Authentic Assessments Library

Tutoring

Open Access Prior Learning

Community College Alliances

Mentoring Honor Societies

Transfer Credit

Effective Writing Center

ONLINE Academic Infrastructure and Support Services

Technical Support

Resume Writing

Interview Prep

UMUC Serving Working Professionals

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Summer/Fall 2015

Getting Started

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Submit online application at www.umuc.edu/fedgov (ACT, SAT, GRE, or GMAT examinations are not required)

Undergraduate: • Must have completed high school or the GED exam • Submit transcripts during first semester

Graduate: • Must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally

accredited university • Submit transcripts before admission

Admissions

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Transfer Credit and Prior Learning

• Undergraduate students may transfer up to 90 credits • Graduate students may transfer up to 6 credits

Transfer Credits

• Earn up to 30 credits through Course Challenge or Portfolio Development

• Earn up to 60 credits from examinations and military training

• Earn 6 credits per semester for on-the-job learning through Workplace Learning

Prior Learning (Undergraduate)

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Undergraduate: 8-week sessions 11 online sessions

per year

Upcoming Start Dates: Summer and Fall 2015

Undergraduate Online Sessions Summer 2015 Fall 2015

Online Session 1 May 18 August 17

Online Session 2 June 1 September 7

Online Session 3 June 15 September 28

Online Session 4 N/A October 19

Graduate Online Sessions Summer 2015 Fall 2015

Online Session 1 May 18 September 7

Online Session 2 N/A September 21

Registration closes 5 days prior to session start

Graduate: 12-week sessions 6 online sessions

per year

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Tuition per Credit Hour

**

Undergraduate Graduate

In-State $279 $458

Out-of-State $499 $659

Discounted Out-of-State ** $374.25 $494.25

Active Duty Military $250 $458

Graduate Cyber/MBA/etc. N/A $694

** Tuition discount for out of state students excludes MBA, graduate cybersecurity, digital forensics, data analytics, and doctoral programs

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• UMUC offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities, including our prestigious UMUC President’s Scholarship

• Grants are available from a variety of sources, including the federal and state governments, UMUC, and private donors

• UMUC provides detailed information and instructions about federal and alternative loans

• UMUC has an interest-free monthly payment plan

Put your academic goals within reach

Financial Aid

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Graduates of Maryland community colleges can complete a bachelor's degree program for about $12,000—an average of just $199 per credit—well below the typical tuition cost for in-state students.

The UMUC Completion Scholarship

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1. Complete the UMUC application for admission a. Select U.S. Federal Government as your corporate sponsor

b. Verify your employment

2. Send a copy of your paystub to cls@umuc.edu

3. Request official transcripts

4. Register for classes

5. Purchase course textbooks

Five Steps to Get Started!

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Contact UMUC

Student Contact: Corporate Learning Solutions (CLS) cls@umuc.edu 855.CLS.5300 Training Officer Contact: Daniel Paulino Director, National Accounts Corporate Learning Solutions, UMUC daniel.paulino@umuc.edu 301.985.7905

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Alliance Website

www.umuc.edu/fed