Project Kitty Hawk

More than 550 students are now enrolled in 11 degree programs specifically designed for working adults across three UNC System institutions. These online degree programs, offered at North Carolina Central University, East Carolina University, and Appalachian State University, were designed and launched in partnership with Project Kitty Hawk, an affiliated entity of the UNC System that offers education technology services to help institutions attract and serve working adults. “To see 558 students enrolled in PKH-powered programs just under a year after the first program launched is a testament to the vision and hard work of the teams at NC Central, ECU, App State, and Project Kitty Hawk,” said Peter Hans, president of the UNC System. “I’ve repeatedly said that it is our moral obligation to better serve adult learners. The UNC System is now making good on that obligation and educating hundreds of new students who previously lacked access to the high-quality education our universities provide.” Learn More: https://ow.ly/YshB50TMvcx #NCHigherEd #NCed #UNCSystem

?? We're hiring! ?? Are you passionate about helping students reach their full potential and achieve their academic goals? We're looking for a talented teammate to join Project Kitty Hawk as a Student Success Coach. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students taking PKH-powered programs offered at our partner universities. You'll provide guidance and support to help them succeed in their educational journeys. Your role will involve advising students on course selection, study habits, time management, and career goals, all while fostering a supportive and inclusive online learning environment. If you have a background in academic advising, counseling, or student services, and are enthusiastic about working with students, we want to hear from you! Interested in joining our team? Apply now and help shape the future of online education!? https://lnkd.in/eD4KRjDu #PKH #StudentSuccessCoach #OnlineLearning #JoinOurTeam ??????

Check out this article about the PKH Re-Enrollment Program, one of our offerings that's focused on bringing back students who have some college experience, but no degree. ? Our system-wide approach has brought over 2,800 students into University of North Carolina System institutions since the program's inception a little more than a year ago. ? Thank you to Higher Ed Dive and Kate Rix for highlighting the strategy and success of the PKH Re-Enrollment Program in this great story! #ProjectKittyHawk #PKH #AdultLearners #UNCSystem

Faculty members that teach PKH-powered courses are experts in their fields, and are often thinking about what's on the horizon for their industry.? ? Dr. Yolanda VanRiel is the department chair of Nursing at North Carolina Central University and has 25 years of nursing experience and 20 years of experience as a nurse educator. She recently wrote a piece for Medical Economics about how virtual nursing can help address nursing shortage challenges.? ? Thank you to Dr. VanRiel for continuing to push for innovations in the field of nursing, and for serving as a linchpin in the PKH-powered RN to BSN program offered at NCCU! ?? #Nursing #NCCU #RNtoBSN #innovation #FacultySpotlight #PKHProud

This week, Appalachian State University welcomed the first cohort of students into PKH-powered degree programs! Students are now taking courses within two programs, Health Care Management and Supply Chain Management. App State is the third university partner offering PKH-powered programs within the UNC System, joining our current partners of North Carolina Central University and East Carolina University. At PKH, we’re proud to make higher education more accessible for adult learners in North Carolina. Read more about our partnership with App State below ?? #AppState #PKH #AdultLearners

?? We're hiring! ?? Are you passionate about helping students reach their full potential and achieve their academic goals? We're looking for a talented teammate to join Project Kitty Hawk as a Student Success Coach. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students taking PKH-powered programs offered at our partner universities. You'll provide guidance and support to help them succeed in their educational journeys. Your role will involve advising students on course selection, study habits, time management, and career goals, all while fostering a supportive and inclusive online learning environment. If you have a background in academic advising, counseling, or student services, and are enthusiastic about working with students, we want to hear from you! Interested in joining our team? Apply now and help shape the future of online education!? https://lnkd.in/eD4KRjDu #PKH #StudentSuccessCoach #OnlineLearning #JoinOurTeam ??????

In addition to our PKH-powered degree programs, Project Kitty Hawk offers a system-wide approach to re-enrolling learners who have stopped out of UNC System institutions. In just a little over a year, the PKH Re-Enrollment Program has brought more than 1,700 students back into UNC System institutions, and some of the smallest schools in our state are seeing the largest impacts.? ? “Our partnership with PKH has proven to be invaluable for UNCP, greatly enhancing our efforts to re-engage students and support them as they return to achieve their goals,” said Dr. Robin Cummings, chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. “Whether they are simply re-enrolling to finish what they started or seeking new opportunities in life, it is incredibly rewarding to see the project’s positive impact for so many individuals. As a school of access, UNCP is appreciative for the work this collaboration has initiated to remove barriers and ensure North Carolinians have every opportunity to pursue higher education.” Read more about the success of the PKH Re-Enrollment Program in this post from the University of North Carolina System. https://lnkd.in/gAPkKQsK #ProjectKittyHawk #PKH #AdultLearners #UNCSystem

“The way that it’s set up is so easy, and someone is always there." This quote from Sarah Williams, a student at East Carolina University enrolled in a PKH-powered psychology program, perfectly reflects what we're striving to create at Project Kitty Hawk: a learning environment where adult learners can thrive. We're proud to partner with ECU to make quality education accessible and flexible for North Carolina's adult learners. Thank you to East Carolina University for highlighting the success of our partnership in this story. ? #ProjectKittyHawk #OnlineEducation #AdultLearners #ECU #SuccessStory

We are thrilled to announce that Appalachian State University is now the third institution to offer Project Kitty Hawk-powered programs! App State joins our current partners, N.C. Central University and East Carolina University. The first program that students can sign up for at App State is a degree in Health Care Management, and several more are on the way later this year. There are now 10 PKH-powered programs in the market that adult learners can sign up for: North Carolina Central University ?? RN to BSN ?? Information Technology ?? Business Administration ?? Health Administration ?? Public Health Education East Carolina University ?? Psychology ?? Information & Cybersecurity Technology ?? Multidisciplinary Studies: Security Studies ?? Criminal Justice Appalachian State University ?? Health Care Management We’re proud to serve the institutions of the UNC System and help them provide greater access to higher education to the state’s adult learners. #PKH #AppState #AdultLearners #HigherEd #UNCSystem

A $7.8 million appropriation by Congress will provide technical upgrades for UNC System campuses to improve access to degree programs for adult learners. The funding will enable UNC campuses to accelerate the utilization of the online learning platform built by Project Kitty Hawk and create more high-demand online degree programs to reach working adults and military-affiliated students. Learn More: https://ow.ly/qijG50RuSc3 #NCHigherEd #NCed