Why an 8-Week Calendar Could Be the Future of Higher Education

In this episode of the EdTech Elevated, host Dr. Mike Moore interviews Dr. Brad Piazza, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Waukesha County Technical College. Dr. Piazza discusses WCTC's transition to an 8-week academic calendar, which has led to improved student completion rates. He also shares how WCTC is leveraging educational technology and data analytics to make data-driven decisions about program offerings and costs. Additionally, Dr. Piazza talks about WCTC's new Associate of Applied Science degree in Artificial Intelligence, one of the first of its kind at the two-year college level. The conversation also touches on the role of educational technology in the accreditation process and additionally how institutions may use AI to help in the accreditation process. 

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00:07: Intro to EdTech Elevated

00:39: Host Introduction: Dr. Mike Moore

01:13: Guest Introduction: Dr. Brad Piazza

02:20: Brad's Journey in Higher Education

05:02: Switching to an 8-Week Academic Calendar

14:39: Know the Problem Before Throwing Technology at It

15:23: EdTech is a Business

16:39: What’s the cost?

17:46: Technology for Student Support

19:34: Evaluating Program Costs

19:58: The Need for Day-One Access to Course Materials

21:37: Mike’s Love for Course Materials

22:02: Can Institutions Do It Themselves? 

23:11: Using External Solutions for Complex Needs 

24:34: Opportunity Costs and Strategic Partnerships

25:37: WCTC's Unique Initiatives in Artificial Intelligence

28:58: The Fear Around AI

32:47: Closing Remarks 

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