In previous posts I discussed the early phases of online development from traditional through online courses (Part 1) to the creation of hybrid/online programs and degrees (Part 2). In this post, I will address the critical juncture in the institutional … Continue reading
The latest Babson (formerly Sloan-C) study on the state of online learning in the U.S. was released last week. (Babson study link) Going the Distance: Online Education in the United States 2011, by Elaine Allen and Jeff Seaman is the … Continue reading
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(Ignore text below) ________________________________________________________ Online and the Gridiron Higher education is a competitive game. Colleges and universities compete for students, money, faculty and prestige. Online education is part of this larger game, and part of this competitive environment. To … Continue reading
The Association for Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), working with the Sloan National Commission for Online Learning, has produced a landmark study entitled “Online Learning as a Strategic Asset.” This extensive and comprehensive study reinforces some of the main themes … Continue reading
Imagine a six-story brownstone in the heart of New York City generously donated to the City University of New York. The brownstone is structurally sound and the donors have agreed to support the extensive renovation required to transform the space … Continue reading
Colleges can spend a lot of time doing strategic planning. Despite the best of intentions, however, these plans often fall short or are largely ignored as soon as the process is finished. Why is this the case? For the most … Continue reading
The importance of strategic planning for a large institution cannot be underestimated. It provides both context for new initiatives and affirms the importance of such initiatives within an institutional context. Done well, a strategic plan provides a roadmap to specific … Continue reading
