Distance Education:
Program Design/Management
TGOW Institute specializes in the design and management of low-cost distance education program delivery systems for adult degree completion. Our distance education program designs include academic and student support systems designed for working adults, ages 23 and over, who desire to complete their degree requirements through computer-mediated on-line instruction. These support systems include the means to ensure daily contact between faculty and students via e-mail or state-of-the-art Instant Messaging, an on-line library and reference desk, and electronic file exchange capability.
Self-directed adult learners are enrolled into an on-line electronic learning forum [ELF] that is available 24/7 anywhere in the world where access to the Internet is available. Once in the ELF, students can complete course-related readings assignments, and submit homework in timely manner.
Adult learners experience interactive on-line participation, live discussions, simulated practice exercises, and approach problem-solving through innovative techniques that utilize a full range of internet educational resources, and allow them to infuse personal reflections and individualize their learning process.
Adult Degree Program:
Curriculum Design
TGOW has over ten (10) years of experience in designing courses and degree programs for adult learners. Among the complete degree programs we have designed are majors in:
- Information Technology
- Communications Management
- Organizational Management
- Hospitality Management
We have also participated on design teams for courses in an adult degree program in Criminal Justice Administration, and special courses that support these majors, such as Action Research Project.
Most recently, TGOW has been engaged in the conversion of adult degree program courses into an on-line delivery format. We have completed the conversion of courses for a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management, and over 54 semester hours of General Studies core courses to supplement major requirements.
At the high school level, TGOW has worked with such school districts as the State of California in helping it meet its goals of valuing diversity in its curriculum, and with the Dayton Public Schools District, assisting with its goal of infusing Black History content into K-12 social science courses.
One of the highlights in our consultant work was the recent request to assist Greenville Weston High School, Greenville, MS, design a new course offering titled Service-Learning for Social Change. The final course design was implemented in January 2006, and 25 senior-level honors students were enrolled at this award winning high school in the Mississippi Delta.
Grant-writing, Program Planning, and
Implementation
TGOW Institute specializes in strategic planning research and development. For 0ver twenty (20) years, our staff has been engaged in assisting grassroots organizations, community-based agencies and educational institutions reach their programmatic goals and objectives. We have helped these groups and organizations secure local, state and federal grants, as well as funding from private foundations.
Our program planning & implementation efforts have resulted in new and innovative designs to address a range of social issues including program that have addressed:
- Drop-out Prevention for Unwed Teen Mothers
- Rites of Passage for Black College Men; &
- Service-Learning for Social Change
Other initiatives have led to programs such as:
- Globalization of the Curriculum
- Cultural Heritage/Tourism Development
- Black Cultural Festivals: Jazz & Blues
Program Evaluation
TGOW Institute recognizes that effective evaluations are critical for the success of programs and/or company expansion. TGOW Institute has experience in college and private business, and public sector program evaluation. TGOW has provided evaluation feedback on the effectiveness of client’s activities, programs, staff competencies, marketing literature and other areas of assessment utilizing various quantitative and qualitative evaluation tools.
Our work in the area of program evaluation is national and global in reach, including:
- Adult Education Completion (State of California)
- Jamaica’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (Ford Foundation)
- Southern African Democratization (USAID)
- Christian University (San Andres Island, Columbia)
- Distance Learning Capacity (UNCF/Special Program)
- International Programs Evaluation and Tertiary Program (UNCF/Southern African)
For more information about our service capacity, and our availability to assist you:
E-mail: moreinfo@tgowinstitute.com
