Dr. Irene Porcarello presented on Mapping Discipline Adjacency (MDA), which focuses on intersections between academic programs to create new pathways for students. MDA provides opportunities for additional credentials by combining related programs. The goal is to equip students with multiple skills for career success. From 2015-2017, HCC researched 38 potential MDA clusters, selected Logistics to International Business as the pilot pathway, and will enroll the first cohort of 10 students in January 2017. Objectives include developing MDA pathways, selecting pilot programs and students, and implementing the pilot to begin in early 2017.

1. MAPPING DISCIPLINE
ADJACENCY
presented by
Dr. Irene Porcarello
President, HCC - Southeast

2. Mapping Discipline Adjacencies
Mapping Discipline Adjacency focuses on the intersections of
different program disciplines that may be interconnected to create
new pathways for student learning and attaining advanced skill
sets; it provides students the opportunity to receive additional
certificates and/or degrees at HCC. The goal is to equip students
with multiple credentials and advanced skill sets in preparation for
a competitive workforce. Ultimately, it is about the student
success.
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3. SEPT – DEC
2015
Research, Assess, Discuss
Jan - Dec
2016
Develop and Select
January
2017
Implement
MDA Project Timeline
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4. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE
September 2015 – December 2015
(Research, Assess, Discuss)
• Identified the MDA Committee
• Conducted research and follow-up with Deans, Chairs, other
• Defined Mapping Discipline (MDA
• Established MDA Framework
(Program Course; Program inter-relationship;
Common Core; New Programs)
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5. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE
January 2016 – December 2016: Develop and Select
• Identified & Developed 38 MDA Cluster pathways
• Continued collaborated with various group leaders
• Selected the MDA Pilot pathway – Logistics to International Business
• Identified student criteria
• Selected 1st student cohort
January 2017 - Implement
• Implement – first cohort begins classes
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6. PLANNED OBJECTIVES
1. Researched and assessed workforce programs as potential MDA
career pathways thus enabling students to attain advanced skill
sets.
2. Developed 38-MDA pathways and selected MDA pilot
3. Selected first student cohort (10 participants) - pending
4. Implement MDA Pilot, January 2017
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7. OBJECTIVE 1: RESEARCH AND ASSESS WORKFORCE
PROGRAMS AS POTENTIAL MDA PATHWAYS
Planned Actions Progress
1. Researched and assessed program
curriculum and determine the best
fit on MDA cluster pathways
Completed
2. Worked in collaboration with the
Guide Pathways committee &
others on interconnection with MDA
cluster pathways
Completed
3. Established MDA Framework Completed
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8. OBJECTIVE 2: DEVELOP 38 MDA PATHWAYS AND SELECT THE
MODEL
Planned Actions Progress
1. Initiated and facilitated meetings
with key stakeholders (faculty,
advisors, and Deans) on selection
of MDA Programs
Completed
2. Continued to Work in collaboration
with committees (Meta Major and
Guided Pathways)
Completed
3. Selected MDA Pilot – Logistics to
International Business
Completed
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9. OBJECTIVE 3: DEVELOP CRITERIA AND SELECT FIRST STUDENT
COHORT
Planned Actions Progress
1. Met with MDA committee to identify
student cohort characteristics: GPA,
enrollment status, TSI Ready, type
of program for pilot
Completed
2. Met with SS Deans & Advisors to
finalize the student criteria
Completed
3. Select first student cohort –
10 participants
Pending
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10. OBJECTIVE 4: IMPLEMENT MDA PILOT, JANUARY 2017
Planned Actions Progress
1. Student cohort attend classes Pending
2. Continue to meet with MDA Project
Leaders (Dean, Chair and district
team)
Pending
3. Assign student cohort to an
advisor
Pending
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11. NEXT STEPS
• Provide ongoing updates to MDA committee, Deans, & Chairs and
district office
• Assign the student cohorts (10 participants) to an Advisor
• Adapt the Addie Instructional Design Model for evaluation and
follow-up
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12. MAPPING DISCIPLINE
ADJACENCY
presented by
Dr. Irene Porcarello
President, HCC - Southeast