Debi Griffin Eric Satterly Michael G. Strawser Bridging the Gap Debi Griffin Eric Satterly Michael G. Strawser

Addressing the “Landscape” 2.6 M Students Enrolled in Online Only Programs 7.1 M Students Have Taken at least one Online Course 21st Century Student The Rise of Learning Technologies

Faculty Opinion “less rigor”

Faculty Opinion “less rigor” “poorer quality”

Faculty Opinion “less rigor” “poorer quality” “terrible pedagogy”

“TECHNOLOGY ISSUES” Faculty Opinion “less rigor” “poorer quality” “terrible pedagogy” “TECHNOLOGY ISSUES”

Distance Learning Task Force Moodle Advisory Committee Solution? Distance Learning Task Force Moodle Advisory Committee

Distance Learning Task Force Faculty Student Services IT

Distance Learning Task Force Faculty Student Services IT Purpose: Evolving… Primarily a voice of the faculty focusing specifically on faculty development, however, we have also brought items to the table for administration including accreditation, etc.

Distance Learning Task Force Deliverables - Internal Best Practice Materials - Stipend Recommendations - Faculty Development

Distance Learning Task Force Deliverables Faculty Community: Integration of LMS & Faculty FAQ Moodle Orientation Sessions: Gradebook, Video Creation Online Learning Pedagogy: Live and Video Workshops

Moodle Development Advisory Committee Faculty Student Services IT Student Representation Purpose: Evolving…

Moodle Development Advisory Committee Technology Recommendations Wish List Faculty & Student FAQs

A Holistic Vision These committees, right now, serve as the voice of the people…faculty, students, student services, administrators must be heard.

Next Steps Implement Faculty Development Visit individual instructors & departments during departmental meeting times Input from stakeholders on Strategic Vision Town hall meetings Specifically to address concerns These committees, right now, serve as the voice of the people…faculty, students, student services, administrators must be heard.