these optimal durations with supporting evidence from national standards or best practices.

10 40.2 Is there a benchmark/vision on which we can base our comprehensive review of the current program's curriculum productivity and alignment? Do you have a competency model, or do you expect the vendor to create one for the University?

KSU expects the vendor or consultant to create one for the University.

11 40.2 How do you perceive your existing training programs? Are there any existing challenges that you need to resolve?

KSU currently does not have an existing training program. The major challenge is that KSU does not have a training program to calibrate a consistent first- and second-year experience program.

12 40.2 Can we assume that 100% of the content will be reused for redesign? Or do we need to create/source new content?

KSU recommends creating new modern content to enhance the student experience. Currently, our content does not stress or build a sense of belonging nor highlight the importance of effective study skills, time management techniques, or career exploration. Our previous focus highlighted the history of KSU and notable alumni.

13 40.2 How should the syllabi address the varying lengths (four, eight, and fifteen weeks) in terms of content density and learning outcomes?

The syllabi should focus on achieving the desired student learning outcomes. KSU recognizes that content density may pose a challenge for four- and eight-week courses. Four- and eight-week courses may leverage more project-based or competency-based learning principles to achieve student learning outcomes. KSU is also open to developing self-paced asynchronous courses for four- and eight-week courses. In addition, KSU understands these courses will be one or two credit hours per semester but needs a vendor or consultant to recommend optimal credit hour alignment with the recommended modules to build out an effective first- and second-year student experience.

14 General Are there specific career preparation, leadership development, and collaborative project outcomes you're targeting for the SYE and SYS?

Yes, career preparation is focused on achieving CPE's Ten Essential skills. Our focus is effective leadership development with opportunities to demonstrate their leadership skills. One thing missing from our curriculum is managing conflict professionally and effectively communicating to advocate for or against topics. Conflict resolution strategies are a