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Scaling Online Programs: Strategic Decisions for Growth

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Andrea Carroll-Glover From Capella, to Rasmussen, to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Andrea Carroll-Glover has led online programs for big institutions, small institutions, and helped at every other size and shape since she began working in higher education 15 years ago. How do you do that?

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Online Program Managers: What Are OPMs in Higher Education?

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Online program managers coordinate and run online degree programs for many colleges and universities. It's unclear, however, how pervasive these companies are in higher education. OPMs have become a hot topic in higher education policy circles, but for the uninitiated, it can be hard to understand why.

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Best HBCU Online Programs

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Online programs at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offer the same sense of community and purpose as on-campus programs but with greater flexibility to earn a degree on your schedule. million online students — almost 15% of all U.S. postsecondary learners — online degrees are widely accepted.

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Meeting Students Where They Are: An In-Depth Look at RNL’s Enable Service

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Picture this…Sally Smith is a professional in a specialized career and wishes to continue her education. Through a search (and some magic algorithmics) she has found the perfect niche program at ABC University and requests more information. Today’s prospective students expect personalization, authenticity, and speed.

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Course Design Support Is Crucial to Meet the Growing Demand for Online Learning

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Every year, I look forward to the release of the Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) report from QM and Eduventures, which shares results from a national survey of chief online officers (COOs) across higher education. for adult undergraduates and 50.6% for graduate students), this figure is still striking.

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Online Learning: Instruction Is an Opportunity for Improvement

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Top strengths rated for online learners Importance Satisfaction Registration for online courses is convenient. 89% 81% My program advisor is accessible by telephone and email. 88% 80% Adequate online library resources are provided. 93% 83% Billing and payment procedures are convenient for me.

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Best Online Master’s in Early Childhood Education Programs of 2023

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These programs typically take two years to complete and cost $320-$1,500 per credit. Master's programs offer concentrations, including leadership and special education. We know that early childhood education plays an important role in the development of our nation's children.