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by Tara Ross July 13, 2016
Learning Systems in Online University Degrees

Students returning to school for an online university degree have considerable differences in demographics and needs from their traditional student counterparts. Typically adult learners, they are motivated to learn skills that will directly apply to their future careers. They are more self-directed in their learning than traditional students just out of high school. When faculty… Continue reading Learning Systems in Online University Degrees

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by Nicole Runyon July 12, 2016
The Learning Management System Directly Impacts Online Teaching Efficiency

The learning management system has a direct impact on the online teaching efficiency of online adjunct faculty. Most faculty veterans are well versed in a variety of learning management systems and, through trial and error, have discovered ways that navigation can both help and hinder efficiencies. Learning management systems need to offer flexibility yet maintain… Continue reading The Learning Management System Directly Impacts Online Teaching Efficiency

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by Nicole Runyon June 24, 2016
Online Learning Platform: Is it possible to have simplicity and flexibility?

The online learning platform comes in many shapes and sizes. While many providers want to offer a more advanced customized product, it’s important to keep easy of use and simplicity in mind as well. Universities select an online learning platform as a foundation and shell in which to house the content of their online learning… Continue reading Online Learning Platform: Is it possible to have simplicity and flexibility?

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by Stacey Scott May 19, 2016
Finding Faculty: Hiring Practices That Work (from personal experience as academic hiring leader)

By Stacey Scott, MEd Asst. Director Maine Educator’s Consortium, Adjunct Online Instructor, Author, School Administrator It’s a monumental investment of time and money when you seek to hire quality faculty. There is no magic bullet or system of guarantees when you want to add the best of the best to your team. As a 20… Continue reading Finding Faculty: Hiring Practices That Work (from personal experience as academic hiring leader)

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by Debra Hagen-Foley May 12, 2016
Career Services to Improve Student Retention

Career services in higher education traditionally have functioned as placement services for graduating seniors. Student retention research demonstrates the significance of career services as a retention tool. As enrollments in many institutions have declined, student retention has become a factor of major significance. Institutions of higher education assume responsibility for providing instruction leading to careers… Continue reading Career Services to Improve Student Retention

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by Dani Babb May 2, 2016
Confessions of an Anonymous Community College Administrator

It’s that time of year again! Time for me to start filling my part time slots for the next academic year. Every year it’s the same process. In March I open a job requisition, in April I interview and in May I hire for the fall. Hiring faculty is one of the most important aspects… Continue reading Confessions of an Anonymous Community College Administrator

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by Dani Babb March 23, 2016
Causes and Solutions to Low Morale of Online Faculty

13 Online Faculty Members Answer, “What Are the Causes of Low Morale for Faculty?” and what Academic Administrators can do about it. For many online faculty, morale is high. Professors look at the bright side of their jobs – the flexibility, ability to work from home, be a full time care-taker while earning an income,… Continue reading Causes and Solutions to Low Morale of Online Faculty

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by Nicole Runyon July 30, 2015
The Online Learning Management System Can Both Help and Hinder Student Progress

The online learning management system won’t, by itself, make or break an academic career. However for students who might already be struggling, having a system that is unreliable or difficult to navigate can serve as a contributing factor in course failure or deciding to a leave a program or school. Before enrolling, a student’s consideration… Continue reading The Online Learning Management System Can Both Help and Hinder Student Progress

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