Utilizing e-Portfolios for Adult Students
Session Description
This session will outline how one institution implemented an e-Portfolio tool as part of their Adult Degree Completion Program. The e-Portfolio allows students to demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate the competencies they have achieved as part of their undergraduate study and other areas of their lives. Ultimately it provides the students with a promotional tool for prospective employers. The tool will be demonstrated as well as suggestions for institutions considering e-Portfolios as part of prior learning assessment, capstone courses, etc.
Session Focus
Online Programming
Session Audience
Program Staff
Student Services Providers
Advisers
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a4a7cacd761297077dbc5eb6b7df10c6.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Dianna Rust, Middle Tennessee State University")
Dianna Rust, Middle Tennessee State University
Contact information
Dianna.Rust@mtsu.edu; 615-898-5325
Brief Bio
Dianna Z. Rust earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mass Communication from Middle Tennessee State University and earned her Ed.D. from Tennessee State University. She currently serves as Associate Professor in University College and as Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of University Studies, Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies and Professional Studies. She previously served as Associate Dean, University College and directed the academic outreach and distance learning efforts at MTSU. She has instructed courses for the Regents Online Degree Program as well as on-ground classes.
Additional Presenter #1
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cc8f3a7e820e6c952f25dd34805266d0.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Layne Ray Bryant, Middle Tennessee State University")
Layne Ray Bryant, Middle Tennessee State University
Contact Information
Brief Bio
Ms. Layne Ray Bryant is Manager of Distance Learning Resource Services and an Adjunct Instructor for University College at MTSU. She began teaching online courses in 2005, and has served as a course developer since 2008. Her research interests include retention and student engagement in distance courses. Ms. Bryant holds a B.A. in French from Appalachian State University and an M.B.A. from Middle Tennessee State University.