The Disruptive Norm Conference
October 10-12, 2018
#disruptivenorm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER | SCHEDULE | SESSION TOPICS | REGISTRATION
Point Park University Online Learning invites you to the inaugural online education conference for small colleges and universities.
Given the many disruptors and challenges that small colleges and universities face, there is perhaps no greater disrupter than the growth of online education.
This conference is a working conference designed for upper level administrators that manage online learning programs and divisions. It will allow participants to network and engage with administrators on topical issues that affect smaller schools, bring in their challenges and problems in the online learning space, and work collaboratively to design and present potential solutions.
Attendees will work in one of 10 working groups covering a number of topical interest areas. Groups will tackle problem areas and propose solutions, which will be presented to the whole.
Space is limited – there are only 60 spots available for this conference.
“Half of American universities will be bankrupt in 10 to 15 years. The reason? Online education.”
Keynote Speaker
Richard Price, Research Associate for Higher Education, Christensen Institute
Richard Price is a research associate at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation where he focuses on researching disruption in higher education. Richard’s work delves into some of the most pressing topics in higher education today, including policy initiatives, enrollment trends, alternative financing mechanisms, and innovative business models. He is currently working on an analysis of coding boot camps and their potential to scale beyond a software engineering curriculum. Richard also spearheads the Institute’s “Innovators Worth Watching” blog series, which highlights emerging trends and potential disruptors in EdTech. Prior to joining the Institute, Richard worked as a financial analyst at Point Break Capital Management, a hedge fund based in Miami. He attended Princeton University where he earned a BSE degree in Computer Science.
Learn more about the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation.
Conference Schedule
Wednesday, October 10- Registration 5–7 p.m.
- Meet and Greet Reception
- Registration 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.; Coffee and Light Breakfast
- In the weeds – Welcome and Introductions 9 a.m., Nelson Chipman, Asst. Vice President, Point Park University Online
- A Bird’s Eye View Presentation 9:30 a.m., Dr. John Pearson, Provost, Point Park University
- Keynote Speaker 10 a.m.
- Lunch Noon – 1 p.m.
- Working Session Working Parameters 1 p.m.
- Working Session Groups 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Dinner 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Working Session Groups (continue as needed) 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Breakfast 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
- Presentations of Working Sessions 9 a.m.
- Pecha Kucha style – 20x20 – 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide
- Grab and Go Lunch and Closing Noon
Working Session Example Topics
- Cultural Adoption and Change Management
- Faculty Adoption Issues
- Program Selection
- Outside Partnerships (OPM)
- Recruiting
- Pricing
- Retention
- Course Design and Technology Tools
- Faculty Development
- High Impact Practices
Registration
Early-Bird Registration (before Aug. 1, 2018): $275
After Aug. 1, 2018 registration cost: $350
Cost includes all meals and materials.
Registration closes September 28, 2018