30-60-120 Project - What is this?

LC programs are currently structured in multiple ways, which causes problems with articulation both within the College and with other institutions.   The goal of this project is this:

• “The value of a LC credential, course, and credit will be standardized measures of learning which are understood by post-secondary institutions worldwide.”   The result will benefit students as it will increase opportunities for exchanges and in accessing increased learning pathways.  

It's called the 30-60-120 project because they are working towards having 30 credits / semester; 60 credits / year; and 120 credits / diploma. 

So think about the meaning of "credit".   Here credit is "defined as the amount of learning effort in a course, including the class / tutorial / lab / homework / group work time / and the amount of independent learning that a student must do to succeed in that course.  

This project involves the VPA/CLO, HR, EMLS, Finance, IPR, and CTLI (how’s that for acronyms :) and has broad implications for curriculum, tuition, workload, etc.

• Phase 1 is complete.  The RO has put the existing courses through a conversion process so they equal a standard course credit value of 1.5, 3 or 6 credits.  

• Phase 2 will involve determining levels of programming development and redesign required, etc.  

I have more details on this so just ask if you are interested.   This project has broad implications so it’s important all of us are aware that it’s happening.