Thanks for the input Chris. I would have to agree that one of the biggest expenses for any school creating an online program, is the time spent by Admin., Faculty, and Staff devising the structure around course content, implementation etc. Thanks for the input.

What are the differences in training approaches for the Admissions/Marketing department when offering online classes versus traditional courses?

Describe your experiences with Moodle. Are there any other "open-source" LMS programs that schools are using? If yes, what are they and how do you rate their quality?

Where is a good place to find information on the different types of Learning Management Systems that exist? What are some of the obstacles that present day institutions are experiencing with current Learning Management Systems?

Assuming you already operated a succesful "bricks-and-mortar" post-secondary institutuion; What would be the cost of the initial investment to create a blended program using vendors for all aspects of your online course developement and delivery? What are the costs to maintain such a program after the initial launch?

I find that monitoring your cost per lead and cost per start monthly, using a simple excel spreadsheet, really helps when determining the effectiveness a a marketing plan. What other key operational metrics should be focused on to stay on target with your five year plan?

Thank you for the input and timely response.

How does an Institutional Effectiveness Plan compare with a 5 year plan? What essential components can be found in both and what areas are unique to each plan?

What kind of of career/academic background should your internal audit members possess?