PHASE I & II PROGRAMS
PARTNERSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:
The Wyoming Innovation Partnership funds administrative support staff work to ensure a swift launch of programming and ongoing support. This includes developing and utilizing formalized project management structures for ongoing support of statewide partners, project operations and budgetary reporting and accountability.
COURSE SHARING:
In Phase I the course sharing component developed a series of requirements necessary for selecting the course sharing platform. Through this technology, Wyoming higher education institutions have the ability to share courses and for Wyoming students to enroll in courses from other Wyoming institutions.
Through Phase II the course sharing platform will be institutionalized across all colleges and used to support programming. The WIP Software Development program is expected to be the first to offer courses on the new platform.
VIRTUAL REALITY:
The virtual reality component works to expand Wyoming’s higher education institution’s capacity to integrate virtual reality into courses, develop and create virtual reality applications, and coordinate the deployment of virtual reality resources to maximize return on investment.
Virtual reality integration will span throughout the WIP phases and expand the reach of education programs to site bound students and offer additional tools to engage students.
PHASE I KEY METRICS
The Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) underscores the importance of robust partnership efforts, especially in the realms of administrative support, course sharing, and virtual reality integration. In the administrative sphere, WIP's dedicated support staff ensures the swift launch and continuous support of programming. This commitment is manifested in the development and implementation of formalized project management structures, providing ongoing support to statewide partners and ensuring accountability in project operations and budgetary reporting.
Phase I emphasized a course-sharing component, laying the groundwork for a platform enabling Wyoming higher education institutions to share courses, promoting collaboration and flexibility for students. As WIP transitions into Phase II, the course-sharing platform will become institutionalized across all colleges, with the software development program poised to be the first to offer courses on the new platform.
The virtual reality (VR) component focuses on expanding the capacity of higher education institutions to integrate virtual reality into courses. This includes developing applications and coordinating the deployment of virtual reality resources, with a notable investment of $275k in VR equipment and software in Phase I. As a result, WIP not only facilitates collaboration among institutions but also leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance the educational experience for Wyoming students.
