By giving particular attention to both student and faculty preparedness for online, blended/hybrid teaching and learning, Western Technical College has achieved course completion rates for online and blended/hybrid courses that nearly match our overall college’s course completion rate for face-to-face instruction. A focus on faculty professional development, quality curriculum and instructional design, and required student training for online and blended/hybrid courses has contributed to this success. In this session we will discuss the systems and support that have contributed to this success at Western and encourage session attendees to also briefly share what other initiatives have proven successful for their institutions.
With the support and implementation of the following, Western Technical College has achieved course completion rates for online and blended/hybrid courses that nearly match our overall college’s course completion rate for face-to-face instruction.
Faculty Preparedness: New Faculty Experience and Faculty 101, Adjunct Faculty Experience, Faculty Quality Assurance System FQAS Courses, Blackboard Training, Interactive Distance Learning Training, Online & Blended/Hybrid Instructional Delivery Courses, Writing Across the Curriculum Course for Faculty, and Faculty Resources Website.
Student Preparedness: New Student Orientation, Student Readiness Training, Standard Blackboard menu/course organization, Quality Course Rubric, Master Courses, Credit for Prior Learning, and Career Pathways.
Institutional Support: Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions, Enrollment Advisors, Financial Aid, Foundation, Enrollment Services, Counseling, DisAbility Services, and Career Services, Veterans Services, Community Engagement, Retention Coaches, Tutoring, Assessment & Placement, Proctoring, Tutoring, Learner Support & Transition, and the Campus Shop/Bookstore.