Have to research what is the community need, costs, interest, etc. Otherwise you are just wasting time and money in starting a new program that does not have the opportunity for grads to obtain jobs or for that matter enroll into the new program.

Knowing you competition, speaking to potential employers, and analysing the need for this new program.

It is import to have governing and advisory boards because they will bring unique experiences, skills, and knowledge and can help to enhance the knowledge and skills that are already at the college. 

Orientations are important to familiarize new employees with their new job and the company. They can help with adjusting to a new work environment, defining job responsibilities, and possibly help with employee retention. 

A realistic job preview is not only helping it getting people interested in a job but also helps they have a clear understanding of what the job entails and about the work environment. 

It is a good idea to advertising listing in a variety of ways and creating the aids with AIDA can help make sure you will get quality applicants that fit the needs and wants of qualities within a applicant. 

Utilizing incumbent employees through observations and interviews is important to help identify the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics you want in the instructors for your institution.

It is importance to provide access to professional development and in-service activities to continually improve instruction. 

Having a plan with multiple components should be followed to make sure you are addressing the different part of online instruction. 

It is importance for new online faculty to receive guided practice and instruction on their new school's implementation of their Learning Management System even if they have used it before at other schools.